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Lexington, Kentucky, Us

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

-Operating as the Subject Matter Expert for Accessories (Sheets, Protectors, Encasements, Travel & Office) and Outsourced Manufacturing Processes across organizations.-Leading cross-functional development and implementation of Category Sourcing Strategy, generating best in class values in cost, performance, and technology; for a growing category totaling $90M+ in spend.-Implemented Sourcing tools such as the Six-Step Process and RFI/RFQ/RFP to manage challenges and identify new opportunities with my supplier base.-Facilitate the direct interface to the supply base, and accountable for supplier performance and autonomous management of all strategic and tactical issues necessary to the Company’s success.-Responsible for creating all supplier contracts, statements of work, and agreements for all relationships within my assigned categories.-Spearheaded an opportunity to realize significant savings and improve overall service level with outsourced manufacturing partner, gained project alignment with senior leadership, negotiated terms of agreement, and direct project management team through the implementation of initiative that will generate over $1M in savings

Lexington, Ky, Us

-Managed the overall performance of a $30M product category comprised of multiple product lines.-Shaped the nature and scope of present and future products by reviewing existing specifications and identifyingunmet requirements; appraising new product ideas, product and packaging changes and product refreshes.-Presented to executive management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts andmerchandising plans, including phase-gate presentations and business cases for new products.-Developed and led time-integrated plans with sales, marketing, and manufacturing for new product introduction.-Led the launch of four new products and line extensions within the first six months in role.

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

-Led cross functional project teams for assigned projects to deliver cost, quality, schedule, product performance, brand claims, craftsmanship, net present value, and payback. Managed multiple projects concurrently.-Developed the overall Project Master Schedule with input from all the functional schedules. Facilitated recurring meetings with the project core team to ensure their functional schedules support the Master Project Schedule.-Built relationships and drove accountability with functional leads on core team to execute their functional tasksand develop and to close issues and successfully execute new product launch.-Implemented reintroduction of TempurSealy brands with the largest retailer in the industry on a significantlyexpedited schedule.-Launched three of the most commercially successful product lines within the Tempur+Sealy brand portfolios.-Winner- Cross-Functional Collaboration Award- November 2019.

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

-Responsible for coordinating projects with national and regional suppliers to include but not limited to: PPC Projects, New Product Development, IT Support and Indirect as appropriate to support Tempur Sealy’s day to day business requirements. -Lead or participate on cross-functional teams intended to perform cost engineering analysis and execution, develop new products or services, and other goals as directed.-Responsible to create and maintain all project documentation including but not limited to project charter, savings estimates, tollgate checklist and project timelines. -Responsible to report project status and cost savings outlook to management team and cross functional team as necessary.-Coordinated with Legal, IT, Operations, and Marketing to capture ownership of any appropriate Intellectual Properties and retain Tempur Sealy’s ability to optimizing sourcing while limiting restrictions and constraints.-Interfaced with Category Manager to negotiate Supplier Terms and Conditions.-Worked with internal customers to understand any cause and effect restrictions for services or products.-Communicated project status to Director of Sourcing on a regular basis (weekly priority matrix updates, quarterly status reports, monthly metrics etc.).-Identified cost and complexity drivers of new and existing programs (ie: labor, logistics, materials, IP, etc.)-Worked cross functionally to develop best practices and early involvement within all projects.

-Brand Development & implementation of new brand strategies-Developed materials & inventory management to reduce costs across service accounts and wholesale sales-Developed garage makeover sales & marketing strategies & implementation across Vortex dealer networks-Designed & maintained corporate websites for service & distributor functions-Designed & maintained dealer web cooperative websites-Developed & implemented social media marketing initiatives-Managed sales staff to increase sales & customer service performance

Schedule appointments over the phone, electronically and in person.Greet and check in guests.Prepare repair order estimates, authorize repairs and prepare billing invoices.Schedule and coordinate subcontracted repairs.Dispatch and manage work distribution with technicians.Investigate each repair on a case-by-case basis to find warranty eligibility. Coordinate guest transportation for courtesy shuttles and courtesy loaner vehicles.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

-Participated in Project Rubicon BTO and offline shipping activities to reduce inventory and carrying costs.-Provided after go-live support as a go-to for the assimilation of the new forecasting tool.-Developed and administered intensive training through Powerpoint-aided presentations for a new forecasting tool utilized by NAR appliances.-Collaborated with top Trade Customer to develop short-term and long-range demand forecast.-Drove cross-functional operations execution to enable required fill-rate levels.-Facilitate recurring trade customer visits, status meetings and conference calls.-Completed training course and actively pursuing ccOPEX certification to deliver quality and process improvement through Six Sigma and Lean principles.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

-Oversaw scheduling of all outbound stock shipments - improved on-time shipping by 10%.-Surpassed availability and fill rate targets in 2007 for designated product category.-Implemented automated network transaction within SAP to reduce manual inputs.

Benton Harbor, Michigan, Us

Managed forecast and inventory for two national accounts in major appliances and floor care.Successfully completed Lean Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt training.Lead Kaizen events with cross-functional teams utilizing Lean Sigma tools.

-Supervised and coordinated all sales staff daily operations and training.-Aided in customer service to build and foster healthy relationships with the customer base.-Designed and implemented advertising campaigns through print and electronic media.

-Supervised and delegated daily operations of front office sales staff and service technicians.-Actively managed and reported on inventory, ordering status and order performance. -Acquired and sustained wholesale business accounts with other shops and dealerships.

-Supervised and completed the responsibilities of the Front Desk Staff.-Actively managed large group bookings with the in-house reservation software.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Marketing And Entrepreneurship

Ba, Business Management, Marketing & Entrepreneurship