• Ordered and maintained inventory levels for raw materials and supplies to meet production and customer demands. • Responsible for demand forecasting and supply chain activities supporting customer(s) and / or demand streams.• Created and maintained forecast models incorporating business intelligence and demand information gathered from internal and external sources.• Developed and maintained a demand forecast that incorporates current and accurate market information.• Identified and brought to resolution any demand / supply imbalances preventing achievable, effective, and level-loaded Master Production Schedule.• Reviewed historical sales trends, researched demand drivers, prepared forecast data, developed statistical forecast models, and evaluated forecast results.• Managed entire SIOP process by utilizing a collaborative and consensus approach to partnering with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Operations to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.• Ensured communication of meeting decisions to all relevant functions and ensures execution is proceeding.• Supported implementation of tasks across business units and functions.• Prepared rolling projections in partnership with demand & supply planners, inventory management, sales, operations, and finance.• Defined forecast granularity (details level) and netting rules with all stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Sales, Finance, Order Management, Planning, and Supply Chain).• Measured and improved forecast accuracy and assisted in the reduction of inventory.• Initiated, participated, and lead improvement projects for forecasting process.• Supported fulfillment at short-notice customer demands.• Developed routine and ad hoc demand-related reports.• Facilitated weekly conference calls with global suppliers to discuss shipping schedules, service levels, rate of production, invoice approval, and any gating issues.

• Managed all aspects of planning, forecasting, procurement analysis, order shipments, and inventory management. • Determined targets and action plans to achieve proper Inventory levels to support OTD goals to customers, inventory turns, etc.• Oversaw day-to-day Inventory functions in warehouse, receiving and packing areas to ensure compliance with established departmental and operational procedures and performance goals to optimize Customer Service.• Maintained Inventory of parts, within assigned components to meet stated goals of Inventory while maintaining production schedules.• Developed and implemented long and short-term strategies for preventing Inventory discrepancies.• Processed changes to Inventory levels (i.e., minimum/maximum levels, reorder quantities, estimated annual usage, safety stocks, etc.).• Developed/improved material/inventory management best practices including planning, purchasing methods, warehouse management and advanced replenishment methods.• Maintained and organized physical stocking locations as needed for efficiency in picking orders, performing inventories, and cycle counts• Reviewed planned incoming material and rescheduled as required to meet shipment forecasts and ensure Inventory is in accordance with planned levels. • Ensured correct processing of all Inventory related transactions to maintain a high degree of accuracy in both current and historical inventory data.• Worked in close cooperation with various departments in identifying cost reduction and capacity improvement opportunities.• Maintained effective working relationships with operations team to communicate developing trends and direct information gathering activities.• Reviewed inventory activity and made recommendations for obsolescence.• Moved and Planned lay out of warehouse facility improving efficiency and inventory control without interruption of daily customer shipments.

* Managed all aspects of planning, forecasting, procurement analysis, order shipments and inventory management.* Formulated bimonthly ship schedules with global vendors to improve efficiency and decrease freight costs.* Established, developed and standardized process and procedures in the areas of supply chain and operations.* Utilized procurement processes using specific procurement methods to analyze procurement and supply chain requirements.* Developed and implemented systems for internal controls that ensured compliance.