Contract food manufacturer in both the food service and retail space·Identified and implemented cost reduction strategies achieving 20% savings within the first year.·Enhanced inventory controls and optimized business processes through successful ERP implementation.·Designed barcoding systems for seamless inventory tracking, improving operational efficiency.·Established and chaired weekly cross-functional meetings, fostering improved communication and collaboration.·Oversaw a 90% sales growth while simultaneously reducing inventory value by 36%.·Utilized Microsoft Office in coordination with the ERP system to develop queries, internal apps and automated reports contributing to faster more informed decision-making especially needed in a highly volatile market.

Leading producer and distributor of gourmet foods. ·Oversaw end-to-end responsibilities including forecasting, capacity planning, sourcing, purchasing and inventory control. ·Guided the Operations teams in implementing a 5S program on the shop floor, fostering a lean manufacturing culture. ·Spearheaded the Kaizen events, resulting in a 15% improvement in equipment utilization. ·Managed comprehensive inventory procedures, attaining an inventory accuracy level of 99+%.·Maintained a 98% customer service level while concurrently increasing inventory turns.·Identified and developed sources for contract manufacturing extending the company’s capabilities.·Played pivotal roles in 2 corporate acquisitions and mergers, contributing to the organization’s growth and success.

Midwest steel fabricator that manufactures trailers, ramps, rollers, and other implements for the lawn & garden industry. • Designed and implemented a demand planning system. • Initiated the use of supplier agreements with key steel suppliers, which resulted in more stable costs and predictable supply levels. • Created a forecasting tool for steel purchases, which improved the accuracy of contracted quantities.

Tier 1 manufacturer of fuel tanks for the heavy truck industry. • Successfully reduced the on-hand inventory, thereby increasing the annual inventory turns from 25 to 60. • Instituted the company’s first-ever cycle count program, which improved accuracy from 60% to 95%. • Improved the reliability of the MRP system, allowing MRP data to be provided directly to suppliers and thereby eliminating the need to generate weekly purchase orders for repetitive material buys. • Developed forecasting tools which helped to improve communications with the supply base, reduce costs, and improve on-time delivery.

Tier 1 manufacturer of functional components for the automotive industry, primarily Honda of America. • Responsible for all aspects of inventory accuracy. • Developed a system for evaluating, tracking, and reporting the causes of inventory discrepancies. • Developed a demand planning tool, which improved supply and decreased on-hand inventory value by 20%.

Developed and utilized the Production Control and Quality Modules of an ERP system. • Responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives, which corrected the root causes for inventory variances. • Created and utilized an Excel program for forecasting annual sales and plant loading report. • Coordinated and supervised the physical inventories.