Jennifer Cobb Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Worldwide, Oo

Focus on Advanced Planning Systems (APS) implementations across a variety of technology platforms, business process design, and supply chain / business transformation assessments. Successful at implementing sustainable transformations for clients across a variety of industries. Known for leading strong and successful teams while maintaining a focus on work life balance of her teams.

Worldwide, Oo

Supply Chain and Network Operations - Synchronized Planning and Fulfillment

Plano, Texas, Us

Plano, Texas, Us

Managing Network Optimization Strategy (NOS) Program of projects to improve both operational supply chain functions to develop & implement new strategy for both network and inventory within Hilti North America (HNA). Partnering with cross-functional teams to identify problem areas and develop solutions. KEY COMPETENCIES: CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, WORKSHOP FACILITATION, PROCESS DESIGN, CHANGE MANAGEMENTReduced safety stock levels across HNA by 6%, improved warehouse replenishment efficiency by 15% within first 6 months, reduced inventory in warehouses included in upstreaming pilot by 30% with minimal service impact.● Organized project kick-off and identified 12 projects for phase 1 / Assigned teams/team leads to each project● Supported / led teams and projects through preparation, design, pilot phase, and full implementation● Focused on lead time reductions and developed new global reporting standard for supplier efficiency● Supporting operational Materials Managers through functional expertise trainings and strategy updatesKEY COMPETENCIES: CHANGE MANAGEMENT, STRATEGIC THINKING, PRESENTATION, CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ALIGNMENTPerformed software selection and executing implementation of ProModel software for HNA ● Executed investigation/RFP for simulation/analytic software (sourced companies) and identified value-add areas and potential projects for test uses● Attained management approval to purchase and implement software● Supported training of simulation /modeling team of key users from various functional teamsKEY COMPETENCIES: PRESENTATION DESIGN, CUSTOMER RESEARCH, RELATIONSHIP BUILDINGFostered VIP customer relationships by sharing lean concepts during customer visits● Revitalized presentation and designed simpler slide deck focused on basics of Lean and introduced Lean in Construction, tailoring to each customer's interests, industry, and needs

Schaan, Li

Managed team of 15 located in Dubai, UAE and Istanbul, Turkey to support entire META (Middle East, Turkey, and Africa) Region for Hilti. Applied global standard forecasting / demand planning processes and new JDA software within individual business units (BUs), Market organizations (MOs), and for overall META region. KEY COMPETENCIES: SUPPLY PLANNING, DEMAND PLANNING, S&OP, CHANGE MANAGEMENT, STAKEHOLDER ALIGNMENTLowered forecast bias from 40% to -1% through implementation of management level Sales Planning process across META market organizations● Partnered with regional and market management teams to introduce them to sales planning concept (statistical forecast, demand review, alignments with Marketing teams, management sign-off process)● Designed SFI (sales forecast integration) and executed process for META / became key user of JDA software● Focused on continuous improvement, aligning stakeholders with the vision and reduction of over-forecasting KEY COMPETENCIES: PROCESS MANAGEMENT, TEAM BUILDING, CONSENSUS LEADERSHIP, POSITIVE LEADERSHIP, PROJECT FACILITATIONAchieved increase in employee engagement/satisfaction survey results from 40% to 80%.● Interviewed and met with all team members and utilized feedback to focus on improving team engagement and job satisfaction ● Concentrated on developing team leads to ensure team support KEY COMPETENCIES: MAINTENANCE, FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT, TEAM BUILDING, DATA ANALYTICSAssisted and developed Materials Management / Demand and Supply Planning team to raise service metrics despite widespread supplier availability issues● Focused on team member development to increase functional expertise (Safety stock / inventory maintenance, forecasting, ordering product, coordination with production plants, communication with marketing/sales teams)● Collaborated with team members to create self-responsible, workload balance group and implement projects

Schaan, Li

Facilitated projects related to implementing Supply Planning / S&OP and continuous improvement of internal replenishment and inventory positioning processes. KEY COMPETENCIES: SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION/DESIGN, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP, AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENTEstablished and began roll-out of Hilti Integrated Planning (HIP) project, including MPS (master production scheduling), S&OP (Sales and Operations planning), and Distribution/Central planning processes for 8 plants across 3 continents/6 countries● Prepared, designed, and executed multiple stages of HIP projects utilizing traditional and Agile Project Management (SCRUM methodology)● Led 19-30 multi-national team members to support, design, and implement HIP projects throughout multiple stages as 10-80% resources● Partnered with 10 outside consultants to develop processes and redesign JDA software to meet Hilti's needsKEY COMPETENCIES: DEMAND AND SUPPLY PLANNING, EVENT MANAGEMENT, CHANGE MANAGEMENT, EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE Traveled to share HIP/ new S&OP (including both Demand/Sales Planning and Supply Planning) processes with multiple market organizations and management levels (Northern Europe, META, North America, Central Europe, all 8 Business units at Hilti Headquarters, and other various teams) ● Aided change management program reaching over 1700 stakeholders (newsletter, events, experience rooms, stakeholder alignment) ● Built / designed experience rooms to be interactive, fun, memorable, and to provide learning opportunities

Schaan, Li

During 2 month period between international positions, completed in depth analysis and provided root cause analysis report and presentation on issues with internal replenishment shipments.

Schaan, Li

Providing 6 month support for Direct Fastening (DX) Materials Management department. Daily tasks include managing orders from the markets, ensuring supplier availability/on-time shipments, material forecasting/ordering. * Achieved above expectations in all metrics including product availability, days on hand, and inventory value targets.* Integrated with international team and provided insight and feedback to both HNA and HAG Materials Management teams.

Schaan, Li

Worked to ensure proper inventory levels achieved to support $8-11 million in HNA mechanical anchoring monthly inventory turnover via proper forecasting, purchasing, and receiving market feedback/insight.* Consistent improvement in forecast accuracy and months on hand targets.* Provided daily support to field sales team with inventory requests and order maintenance.

Schaan, Li

Managed Transportation Operations team and supported with import, export and domestic replenishment functions.* Supported with implementation of Logistics Specialist Development Program (4 month rotations) including candidate selection, initial on-boarding, and development of program targets. * Identified and implemented efficiency improvements to ensure transportation team could function with reduced headcount and rotational personnel.* Lead/Project Manager for HNA on North Cone project to identify/improve distribution methods for HLA markets.

Schaan, Li

Assisted with management of 18-20 team members and provided support with daily warehouse tasks (picking, packing, receiving, etc.).* Automated daily balanced scorecard tracking for DC and time to complete process reduced from ~1 hour to 10 minutes. * Developed new process to track and manage CCNs, reducing time of investigations and improving overturn ratio. Process rolled out to HNA DC network in spring/summer 2012.* Designed and implemented 5s Aisle Boards which supported that warehouse was “audit-ready” on a daily basis.

Schaan, Li

Managed team of 6-8 Logistics Services Representatives to support with van inventory/demo orders, Hilti Center inventory levels, and overall support to the network of 17 distribution centers.* Implemented new van inventory order form to make email orders both more accurate and more efficient for entry into SAP.* Created and maintained intranet presence for LSR group and ensured BTS candidates/sales team trained on available forms.* Coordinated with Materials Management to monitor Hilti Center requests for manual min/max settings and STOs.

Worked within the Project Management/Cross-functional Team on project launches and series production projects at Mercedes-Benz US International (MBUSI).* Co-lead in benchmarking project for Quality departments of Vance and Rastatt vehicle production facilities.* Managed the tracking, investigation and reporting of supplier quality issues found during offline audits.* Handled third party invoicing and supplier chargebacks for SQE department.

Schaan, Li

BU Measuring - Martin Hilti Foundation Program

Schaan, Li

Columbia, Sc, Us

Woking, England, Gb

Tuscaloosa, Al, Us

Parsippany, New Jersey, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Mba, Global Supply Chain & Operations, German

German Language And Literature

German Language And Literature

B.S., Operations Management

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

German Language Classes