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Phoenix, Az, Us

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Responsible for production supply plans generating over 500 million LBs of annual production for a Fortune 500 manufacturer across internal & external manufacturing.• Successfully manage client KPIs such as customer fill rate (CFR), inventory optimization, asset capacity utilization, waste, master data error reporting & touch-free planning compliance.• Work cross functionally with manufacturing, materials, demand, etc. to determine whether forecasted volume can be delivered through a monthly long-range capacity planning analysis. Present findings to upper management and provide creative solutions to any gaps.• Lead continuous improvement projects using lean six sigma methodology and project management framework to improve and automate processes within the supply planning organization.• Championed new planning software implementation (OMP) with an emphasis on getting to 100% touch-free planning by root causing solver output issues and employing new system parameters to manipulate stock models and deliver satisfactory results.

Chicago, Illinois

• Outpaced ‘compliance to schedule’ (CTS) target of 97% or higher each month by holding suppliers accountable for order commitments, proactively communicating gaps to senior leadership, and implementing auxiliary plans to keep plant volume whole.• Facilitated all SAP APO master data updates for 30+ SKUs to ensure continuous stream of accurate information by maintaining capacity calendars, lot size & rounding values, production versions, BOMs, run rates, loss factors and changeover matrices.• Hosted weekly scheduling meetings with product supply to review demand & determine necessary changes to the production schedules• Worked cross-functionally to ensure all labor, material, and operational inputs could support the aligned schedule by holding weekly scheduling meetings with all internal stakeholders• Performed quarterly blackout calendar and master data audits with product supply team

Chicago, Illinois

• Managed over 275 raw ingredient & packaging materials to sustain warehouse and SAP accuracy and provide an uninterrupted supply of materials for the manufacturing process.• Led 19 monthly material cycle counts to ensure SAP system and financial accuracy by overseeing weekend labor teams to count warehouse stocks and understand variances using Integrated Lean Six Sigma tool kit.• Collaborated daily with suppliers & transportation to ensure raw materials were never shorted for production• Adjusted ordering supply based on the production schedule to ensure DOH inventory remained in good health• Worked closely with HQ and plant teams to execute material change notifications, set up of new material numbers for SKU BOMs, and order materials for new product development• Ensured timely and accurate data submission to manufacturing applications within SAP to update changes to orders and inventory of materials

Toledo, Ohio

• Managed adherence to multi-million freight spend budget by tracking inflation & monthly market pricing• Built and maintained data analysis tools within Microsoft Excel and Power BI• Tracked carrier performance through running a variety analytical reports to ensure OC customer base is provided with the best possible logistics solutions (KPI adherence)• Led and participated in numerous continuous improvement projects associated with productivity initiatives, commercial excellence, and multi-skilling talent development• Contributed in annual RFQ carrier bid to ensure service and inflation levels remain in good standing• Collaborated with material planners, plant level leadership, sourcing specialist, and carrier partners to ensure service levels are met to industry satisfactory standards• Negotiated freight pricing with carrier partners on a short-term and long-term basis• Audited incremental charges associated with freight movement to ensure all costs are correct

Toledo, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio

• Actively sold products through forming relationships and utilization industry sales techniques • Appeared as #1 sales associate on numerous leaderboard postings • Aided customers through shopping experience by offering in-store assistance pertaining to product information and whereabouts• Strategically marketed product offerings through merchandising and promotional sales • Ensured good customer service by maintaining clean work environment and timely POS check outs

Cleveland, Ohio

• Served as the primary point of contact for all customers visiting rental branch• Finalized transactions with customers by closing rental contracts and selling additional protection products offered by the company• Tracked and reported out weekly sales performance to upper level branch leadership• Visited numerous local dealerships and auto body shops to discuss partnership alignment, business collaboration and improvement opportunities • Performed regular bin audits to ensure contractual agreements were accurate

Toledo, Ohio Area

• Labored for two summers (2014, 2015) • Maintained 40 hour work week• Duties included: Sweeping floors, forming & pouring concrete, and heavy lifting• Learned about trade from experienced co-workers

Toledo, Ohio Area

• Informed school community and alumni about upcoming events• Used cold calling techniques to finalize alumni donations to organization• Processed donations by filling out required forms• Helped retain donation base by writing hand written thank you notes

Supply Chain Managment, Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration

NCAA DIII Athlete (Football) Full-time, four-year student-athlete OAC Champion; National Championship Semi-Finalists

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