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Waukegan, Illinois, United States

Completes projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accurately evaluating results. Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Uses Lean Six Sigma methodologies as a framework to strategically approach projects involving process improvements. Troubleshoots complex problems and makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, yet produces effective results. Works cross functionally with teams and champions change by contributing to overall professional development.

United States

Continuous Improvement Bubble Project- lead and participated in 30 projects bringing productivity and process improvement through the use of disciplined execution and six sigma principles. Lead a team of Buyers and Expeditors while implementing process improvement to provide the best possible customer experience. Procurement of water/wastewater utility catalog products for 5 distribution centers across 29 product categories. Inventory analysis including stock service level and backorder reduction. PO, BOM and DC Transfer fulfillment. Supplier and SKU master data. Pricing and contract negotiation. Resolve complex receiving and invoice discrepancies. High concentration in problem solving with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.2006: USABlueBook career began as a CSR 2007: Transitioned into Purchasing as an Expeditor2009: Promoted to Buyer2011: Named Team Lead 2012: Promoted to Senior Buyer / Team Lead2019: Bubble Project in Lean Continuous Improvement

Administrative support to the GM, Dealer Principle, Finance and Sales Managers. Reporting, lead distribution, vendor relations and project management.

Telemarketing and compilation of sales lead data.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

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