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Pinehurst, Nc, Us

Sanford, North Carolina, United States

• Prepare proposals, request quotes, and negotiate purchase terms and conditions.• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues and concerns.• Evaluate products and suppliers according to key business criteria.• Ensure consistent quality of existing products.• Collaborate with the operations team to maximize production efficiency• Analyze industry and demand trends and support senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.

Train, test, and evaluate AI large language model (LLM) natural language processing (NLP) tasks using reinforcement learning with human feedback (RLHF) methodologies

Hamlet, North Carolina, United States

Led a high-volume distribution operation with 200 associates and $200MM annual sales.• Utilized people analytics methods to improve performance incentive, resulting in efficiency increase of 17%.• Performed financial data trend analysis and visualizations to reduce labor costs by 35% and achieve a 20% reduction in supplies and expenses.• Designed and implemented KPI dashboard and routine review process, resulting in “best ever” quarterly metrics attainment.

Wagram, North Carolina, United States

Directed a team of 125 direct/indirect reports operating 11 tissue converting lines.• Collaborated with the Continuous Improvement Lead and Maintenance Leads to analyze machine downtime data and causes, leading to 20% increase in uptime and output.• Built strong strategic communication with HR to analyze hiring assessment data, improving new hire retention by 33%

Wagram, Nc

Led distribution center supporting $100MM in annual sales with 50 direct/indirect reports.• Collaborated with SAP subject matter experts to implement improved material handler user interface and transaction reporting, achieving 99% inventory accuracy within 2 quarters at facility with historically poor inventory accuracy.• Led financial data analysis project resulting in $350K annual savings, supplies & services.

Hartsville, South Carolina

Oversaw N. America transportation planning team responsible for $200MM annual freight spend.• With CI Manager and Data Analyst, cleaned and analyzed extensive transportation data to create a sustainable and recursive process to identify lanes with poor financial results, achieved a 6% truckload cost reduction in an inflationary market.• Implemented change management strategies, restructuring to team-based structure, and introducing data-driven performance metrics.

New Bern, Nc

Led a joint commercial and operations role for an $11MM annual sales facility.• Developed data visualization and trend analysis tools to achieve a 19% contribution margin, 48% profit increase, and lowest inventory days on hand (DOH) in the division.• Implemented complete reboot of monthly senior safety leadership meeting to include data-driven decision-making for safety initiatives and focus areas.• Led a successful corrugated vendor transition, resulting in over $300M in annual savings.• Collaborated with customers to design and implement automation and error-proofing in the order fulfillment process, reduced shipping errors and improved customer service.

Nashville, Tn

Managed team which handled all inbound & outbound traffic for manufacturing plant with $30+MM annual sales.• Led site implementation of complex ERP system.• Developed appointment system to level workload.• Coordinated warehouse organization improvement for increased safety and shipping accuracy.

Nashville, Tn

• Had key role in securing $7MM annual sales growth by collaborating with cross-functional team to meet product performance requirements.• Performed customer visits to build customer relationships and engage in problem solving.

Nashville, Tn

Planned efficient workflow for 6 production lines. Designed and implemented production planning process which led to 50% decrease of inventory days on hand and 10% machine uptime increase.

Nashville, Tn

Led customer service and financial activities, including order fulfillment, bills of lading, invoicing, and P&L activities.

Granite Falls, Nc

Promoted to operations leader and on-site HR point of contact for manufacturing plant with 150+ employees.

Hartselle, Alabama

Acted as plant liaison between department supervisors and temporary personnel agencies.

Hartselle, Al

Performed supervisory duties for plywood reel department. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, training team members, producing orders efficiently and to customer specifications.

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Andersen AFB, Guam, Munitions Storage & Handling, 1995-1997Langley AFB, VA, Flight Line Delivery, 1993-1997Lowry AFB, CO, Technical Training, 1993Lackland AFB, TX, Basic Training, 1992