Project Manager
CurrentKEY RESPONSIBILITIES 🔑⚙️📋● Strategic Planning: Defined project objectives, including reducing stockouts, minimizing lead times, and optimizing inventory levels. Developed a comprehensive project plan with detailed timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements.● Stakeholder Collaboration: Established strong relationships with key stakeholders at both Zones LLC and Costco, including procurement, logistics, and warehouse management teams. Facilitated regular communication and collaboration to ensure alignment on project goals and address emerging challenges.●Data Analysis and Insights: Led the analysis of Costco's historical sales data, product characteristics, and supplier lead times. Identified key optimization opportunities, such as demand forecasting, dynamic warehousing strategies, and supplier network optimization.● Technology Implementation: Collaborated with Zones LLC's technology team to implement ZoneSuite platform. Customized the platform to integrate with Costco's existing systems and enable real-time inventory visibility, automated replenishment orders, and predictive analytics.● Vendor and Partner Management: Partnered with Costco's preferred vendors and logistics providers to negotiate better rates, implement efficient delivery schedules, and improve communication channels. Secured buy-in and collaboration for system integration and process changes.● Risk Management: Proactively identified and mitigated potential risks, such as system integration delays, unexpected product demand surges, and supply chain disruptions. Developed contingency plans and ensured flexibility in the project execution.● Outcome Monitoring and Reporting: Defined and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs) such as stockout rate, inventory turnover, and delivery lead times. Generated regular progress reports for stakeholders, highlighting achievements and potential areas for further improvement.