Create packaging and ingredient purchase orders for White Bear Lake production plant.Use SAP ECC and APO modules to analyze demand forecasts, historical consumption, and recent trends to determine stock levels and purchase order timing.Follow up with vendors to ensure on time delivery. Adjust purchase order timing as needed.Escalate vendor supply issues to supply chain management and corporate procurement.Manage the movement of materials to and from off-site storage facility to work within plant storage constraints.Assist with packaging and ingredient ordering for Newington, CT and Biscoe, NC production facilities.Partner with corporate procurement to resolve vendor pricing and item set up issues.Assist with production scheduling.Partner with plant operations to address vendor quality issues and escalate concerns as needed.Ensure timely payment of vendor invoices.

Utilized EWM and ECC modules in SAP to process inbound and outbound shipments. Generated internal transfer orders and deliveries for shipments to third party storage facilities. Analyze daily SRR reports to identify potential issues with outbound shipments and escalate concerns. Partnered with QA to deliver samples and check status of items pending release for customer orders. Conducted monthly cooler cycle counts to verify location integrity.

Oversaw the daily operations of a 100,000 square foot distribution facility. Utilized SAP to accurately process customer orders. Serviced multiple Import/Export accounts. Procured supplies to support operations. International Maritime Dangerous Goods certified.

Provided direct supervision for a work group of 100 team members and 6 leads in a fast paced, multicultural environment. Drove process improvements that led to significant reductions in rework. Conducted daily start up meetings that focused on safety and operational concerns. Managed weekly schedules to optimize throughput and improve daily carton per hour productivity by 44%. Planned facility production schedules to minimize overtime and maximize throughput.

Partnered with procurement team to implement inventory control and bill of material modules in Microsoft Dynamics SL. Conducted meetings with electrical engineering team to identify postponement and kitting opportunities for aeronautical test cell wiring harnesses. Tenure shortened due to Covid-19

Streamlined training processes to rapidly onboard new hires. Conducted large group training sessions. Trained new hires on the safe operation of powered industrial trucks, and various powered equipment. Recertified employees on the utilization of powered equipment per company and OSHA requirements. Utilized soft skills to provide coaching and mentoring.