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Fort Washington, PA, US

• Drive the product and business-planning processes for cross-functional teams.
• Analyze customer needs, current market trends, and potential partnerships from an ROI and build-vs.-buy perspective.
• Assess current competitor offerings and seek opportunities for differentiation.
• Analyze product requirements and develop appropriate programs to ensure they’re met.
• Develop, implement, and maintain production timelines across multiple departments.
• Appraise new product ideas and strategize appropriate go-to-market plans.

Fort Washington, PA, US

• Configure and implement core modules of the ERP system to meet customer’s requirements all while adhering to a strict project deadline.
• Maintain and troubleshooted core ERP, modules, and associated components to ensure no defects are present in customer’s live environment.
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and enhancements in coordination with internal, customer, and third-party IT teams.
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Conduct system testing, debugging, and documentation of configurations and customizations/enhancements.
• Collaborate with Managed Services and/or Technical Services team to ensure optimal performance and availability of the ERP system.

Green Bay, Wisconsin, US

• Reported to the division’s General Manager / Vice President
• Six direct reports and fifty indirect reports.
• Responsible for the sourcing and procurement of over $80 million worth of materials annually. These include but not limited to roll-stock, transportation, plant automation/equipment, machine maintenance, etc.
• Responsible for the planning and delivery of over 1.1 billion MSF annually to over 350 customers domestically.
• Oversee complex replenishment program (VMI & Consignment) to industry leading manufacturers including but not limited to L’Oréal Paris, Berry Plastics (10 Manufacturing plants), Members Mark, Philips, Keen Footwear.
• Improved OTIF% by 16% in first two years, and currently reporting 99.93% for 8 consecutive months.

Green Bay, Wisconsin, US

• Coordinated multiple yearly customer-production schedules and managed last-minute customer requests, changing priorities, equipment limitations and delivery dates.
• Developed feasible 18-month production schedules for finished goods and component items based on capacity requirements.
• Prepare accurate daily production schedules for Manufacturing Teams using scheduling software.
• Implemented new Production Schedules leading to increased productivity and material flow.
• Developed and maintained Master Production Schedules, Forecasting and Capacity Planning.
• Used SAP Capacity Planning tools, determined future production constraints, loaded level production plan, identified corrective actions, i.e.

Green Bay, Wisconsin, US

• Log all shipments and package all product according to customer purchase orders while double checking all invoices for mistakes
• Work with freight forwarders to facilitate all international orders by generating all international customs documentation (commercial invoice, certificate of origin. etc.)
• Reconcile daily inventory counts between invoices and daily shipping logs
• Manage and train all new employees within the shipping department
• Keep inventory of all shipping supplies and make sure all supplies are stocked
• Work with our quality assurance department to make sure all policies and procedures are up to date and being followed to the standards set by annual BRC audits.

Temple, Texas, US

• Planned and directed all receiving, storing, handling returned/damaged goods, and administrative tasks to ensure customer and company requirements are met.
• Managed the Receiving team in the unloading of freight trucks delivering merchandise to the DC; counting of pieces/ packages/ pallets; and signing of Bill of Ladings according to company policy. Ensures correct.
• Main point of contact for all inquiries regarding Receiving. Works with internal partners (Accounts Payable and Purchasing) and vendors regarding orders received. Answers questions and provides information to resolve.
• Adhered to all protocol regarding the receipt of food grade products: documents receipt appropriately, confirms shipments are accurate and approvals are obtained prior to distribution; follows up on outstanding.
• Accountable for all Inbound functions during inspections and audits: keep accurate records, provides information and answers questions
• Scheduled all inbound shipments and is main point of contact for carriers regarding initial scheduling and changes.

Temple, Texas, US

• Organized the safe and efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of warehoused goods.
• Maintained receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Responsible for warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintained warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Temple, Texas, US

• Key member of distribution operations team that coordinated shipments across northeast region.
• Loaded products weighing up to 3,000 pounds onto trailers for delivery.
• Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
• Unloaded cargo from truck with hand trucks and pallet jacks.
• Operated powered lift trucks, floor sweepers, pallet jacks and forklifts safely and with a 0% incident rate.
• Received Rookie of the Year achievement award at McLane Foodservice in August 2013.

Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Business Administration And Management, General