Manage global demand planning for two Power Tools brands, including over a dozen manufacturing and distribution sites, supporting over $200 million in annual sales - Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to streamline processes and optimize inventory turnover, maximizing profitability - Develop short & longer term demand forecasts to drive improved forecast accuracy and assist business management in development of business and sales plans - Coordinate cross-functional S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings to align business objectives, resolve capacity constraints, and optimize resource allocation

Led demand planning for five brands across EMEA and North Asia, collaborating closely with key stakeholders in marketing, supply chain, and finance - Partnered with marketing and product teams to drive substantial sales and market expansion - Formulated short and long-term demand forecasts to guide business and sales strategy development - Contributed to enhancing demand planning processes and systems, aiming to boost forecasting accuracy

Provided product expertise and addressed customer inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment- Managed fresh produce inventory, prioritizing quality to enhance customer satisfaction- Conducted thorough checks of expiration dates, adhering to health and safety standards to maintain product freshness and compliance

Designed and executed a process to optimize trailer inventory levels and introduced a trailer utilization metric at Coca-Cola Bottling Consolidated Co - Identified cost-saving opportunities through efficient trailer inventory management - Utilized breakeven analysis, process simulation, and advanced statistical models to evaluate ROI and enhance operational efficiency

Conducted annual credit risk assessments by reviewing borrower's financial data and utilizing predictive models- Generated comprehensive reports, incorporating financial ratios, metrics, and third-party credit ratings, to present a holistic view of credit risk- Collaborated with credit analysts, loan officers, and capital markets officers to propose and present strategic changes to department and bank executives

Led a team of nine employees, ensuring exceptional customer service and overseeing cash register operations- Managed daily accounting, handling transactions exceeding $10,000- Achieved recognition twice for outstanding customer service by consistently exceeding customer expectations- Coordinated with various departments to optimize operational efficiency

Supported customer needs and maintained accurate inventory records- Reviewed and approved numerous orders and invoices, effectively managing inventory- Boosted revenue through product quality enhancement and creating attractive displays- Stepped in as Department Manager on a temporary basis for two months