Provide data and systems solutions for purchasing, inventory, transportation and forecasting issues throughout the supply chain network. Working to modernize and simplify processes and systems to allow for more efficient use of inventory.• Aggregate and analyze data sourced from various disconnected ERP systems by utilizing SQL to improve forecasting accuracy and stock availability to enhance organizational effectiveness.• Created a supplier-distributor-customer process to reduce part-level communication problems impacting PPV and margins.• Established an automated method of collecting branch manager part-level feedback to improve workflow, interdepartmental collaboration, and mitigate disruptions to operations. • Developed Power BI data visualization dashboards to analyze distribution network health and ensure alignment with KPIs.• Manage dynamic freight costing to improve efficiency and cost-effective shipment method decisions. • Streamline processes to allow for more ERP and system driven decision making, reducing unnecessary mistake-prone activities.• Implemented enhanced and simplified process steps related to the optimization, routing and scheduling of shipments between the central distribution center and 117 North American branches to ensure timely pack, ship, and delivery success.

Planned multiple production lines from purchasing to distribution in a dynamic supply and demand environment. Worked alongside the demand planning, production, and quality teams to align production capabilities and capacity with customer demand. • Coordinated production of 60 heart disease rehabilitating medical devices totaling over $40M in annual sales.• Maintained 300 component inventory levels averaging $3 million using MRP parameters to ensure material availability.• Executed a shelf-life remediation project positioned between the quantity, supply chain and finance organizations. Presented to site leadership regarding the impact of the 67K expired components identified by utilizing SQL and Oracle JDE.• Lead supply chain integration activities surrounding the purchase of an external medical device company including stress testing new suppliers’ quality and delivery capabilities and ensuring FDA quality validation production timeliness.• Cultivated relationships with 70 unique suppliers to enable effective and productive communication.• Ensured global cannula availability for COVID ventilator patients by planning 30% production overtime and expediting raw material supply. Achieved consistent supply while facing extreme variability in production capacity and customer demand.

Led 25 hourly employees working on 17 production lines operating across two business units while managing various projects. Operated as the area SME and go-to resource for quality assurance, supply chain, engineering, and material handling partners. • Developed an ERP system and SOP-driven process to optimize a previously convoluted excess and obsolescence reduction process. Initially repurposed $800K of potential inventory scrap and implemented a streamlined process for ongoing operations.• Gained extensive managerial and change management skills through overcoming considerable obstacles associated with consolidating a shared service area to operate under a single supervisor.• Created a cross-functional operation scheduling system to prioritize the load of a constrained and bottlenecked resource, reduce costly downtime and eliminate communication errors.• Earned a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for remediation of operator training in accordance with FDA requirements.• Developed operational metrics and ERP driven dashboards to engage direct reports with throughput and productivity initiatives.• Ensured consistent production process sheet accuracy to maintain accurate labor cost accounting.

Implemented component inventory and warehouse process efficiency projects using SAP in a warehouse distribution center environment.• Managed and maintained shipping material stock levels warehouse-wide using statistics-based demand analysis.• Analyzed warehouse pick metrics to velocity-slot material stock locations reducing put-away & pick travel times.• Implemented SAP inventory control logic to protect hazardous materials in accordance with EHS standards.• Revitalized Bell’s RFID dolly tracking system to create system-wide location awareness of all conveyance dollies.• Designed a material flow and Kanban system for the helicopter blade crating operation that reduces redundant quality inspections, wait times, product damage and shipping delays.

Analyzed item master excel files to identify and eliminate 103 duplicate stock items held within two distribution centersAnalyzed 60 trucking routes to create a facility routing booklet that assists divers with efficient and accurate turn-by-turn directions, trip metrics and dock contacts Designed and implemented a system-wide process to recycle 6.7 tons of used plastic per yearDeveloped DC-based communication and leadership skills through various projects