Nutrition Master Scheduler / Team Lead• Leads global master scheduling activities for nutritional products representing $1.7 billion annual sales by developing capacity, labor and material solutions to meet fluctuating customer needs.• Develops strategic supply chain stability and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve balanced, cost-efficient supply chain best practices.• Mentors team members by building relationships, cultivating abilities and offering guidance.• Collaborates with cross-functional partners to successfully launch new products and execute business sustaining projects.• Serves as the analytical liaison and subject matter expert for the organization.

Affiliate Liaison / Distribution Planner / Master Scheduler / Production Scheduler• Led Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) across South America markets accounting for more than $70 million in annual sales.• Managed the replenishment activities of $10.4 million of inventory while achieving cost, service level and inventory policy goals.• Analyzed scenarios to minimize the impact of demand volatility by balancing supply and optimizing inventory.• Engaged cross-functional teams to proactively identify potential supply gaps and implement the solutions. • Collaborated with business partners to support new product launches, promotions and regulatory changes.• Executed feasible manufacturing schedules on time supporting sales in more than 100 countries.• Made complex decisions with limited time and information to overcome capacity, labor and material constraints.• Developed extensive training documents to drive repeatable, best-practice processes.

• Developed long range inventory reduction strategies by utilizing quantitative analysis and partnering with worldwide affiliates.• Responsible for monthly reporting and root cause analysis of more than $780 million of global inventory. • Led monthly inventory meetings with executive leadership to explain inventory trends and reduction project updates.• Developed and maintained key inventory metrics including Days Sale On Hand (DSOH) and Days of Demand (DoD).• Partnered with cross functional teams to solve inventory issues and identify synergies

• Managed the day-to-day domestic transportation functions while implementing continuous improvement opportunities.• Led the scheduling and delivery activities of 21 employees to ensure accuracy and on time performance.• Reviewed and negotiated vendor contracts to achieve mutually beneficial pricing agreements.• Fostered relationships with internal counterparts and external vendors to build successful partnerships.• Developed and maintained operational metrics to analyze team performance and identify improvement opportunities.• Mentored and developed staff through coaching, training and teamwork.

• Responsible for supply chain analysis, strategy development, and process improvement initiatives to reduce cost and improve service. • Oversaw the parcel transportation activities of 23 carriers and performed ad hoc network analysis to ensure optimal service.• Designed and implemented innovative strategies that have achieved more than $8 million of annual cost savings by: • Creating and distributing Request for Proposals (RFP). • Evaluating RFP participants through cost and service analysis. • Reviewing contracts and negotiating competitive rates. • Led the processes of implementing and terminating vendors.• Developed and maintained supplier scorecards through data extraction and manipulation to evaluate vendor performance.• Implemented and managed the carrier invoice audit and payment process by developing comprehensive audit systems and payment processes to insure proper payments.

• Directed account operations to ensure project execution is in compliance with customer expectations • Managed the activities of more than 70 employees through direct communication and interaction • Created analytical reports to track account progression and pursue cost reduction initiatives • Responsible benefit questions, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring • Developed employees to generate maximum levels of productivity while maintaining high standards • Directed product delivery and seek out additional revenue generating opportunities