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As a matter of fact, it IS rocket science! Leading the supply chain team for an organization that designs and manufactures high pressure fluid filters. Our filters are the last thing the fuel sees before it hits the rocket engine! On the distribution side of the business we're the leading hydraulic fluid power distributor in the Midwest. Responsibilities include demand and supply planning, purchasing, employee development, ERP implementation, inventory management, continuous process improvement, warehouse operations and logistics.

Elmhurst, Il, Us

Taught Business and Finance Strategies in the Master of Supply Chain program.

Oak Brook, Il, Us

Leading a high-performing team of supply chain professionals who drive success in all business processes related to Demand, Supply and Inventory Planning, Purchasing, Supplier Quality and Technical Administration.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Advisor for high-performing graduate level students working on industry-based projects in the INTM Supply Chain Program.

The Executive Network Group (ENG) has assisted executives in career transition since 1991. ENG has earned a national reputation as a premier networking organization for men and women and is recognized as a unique resource of middle and senior level managerial talent. We assist members in their job search activities by facilitating networking among people dedicated to filling jobs, advancing careers and satisfying the needs of recruiters and employers.Leading, on a voluntary basis, a Job Search Work Team of 12 Executives from various disciplines in performing a highly effective job search utilizing the Orville Pierson method. Recognized by team members and organization leadership as a leader who collaborates, motivates and implements process-driven methodologies to optimize our collective and individual search efforts.

Tinley Park, Illinois, Us

Linked Datacom business unit requirements to successful, measurable supply chain execution. Translated business expectations into documented service-level agreements, ensuring supply chain met requirements. Ensured detailed extraction of demand data from business unit to use for effective execution. Worked with supply chain to plan capacity, materials, and logistics to enable cost-effective, on-time delivery. Oversaw inventory levels to support delivery. Analyzed financial statements to identify areas of improvement and worked with manufacturing team to improve profitability. Analyzed manufacturing sources and landed costs to determine whether manufacture of products in location best optimized cost and service. Supported development of new processes to support new products, acting in sponsorship or program management role.

Tinley Park, Illinois, Us

Led team of supply chain program managers to ensure on-time delivery of project materials for end customers. Identified upcoming projects, gathered requirements for materials and delivery dates, and ensured materials were built and delivered on time at lowest possible cost, as well as measured and reported on performance. Built and managed global team which owned all local forecasting, warehouse management, logistics management, service improvement, customer project management, and purchasing. Created and executed sales and operations planning process for end customer project business. Managed global on-time shipment and global warehouse customer backlogs, implementing measures with analytics and processes to optimize performance. Developed collateral and delivered presentations to respond to customers' requests for proposals. Served as key leader of team that analyzed and reduced service complaints.

Tinley Park, Illinois, Us

Acted in supply chain leadership role for initial global rollout of Oracle order to cash (OTC) implementation. Designed and implemented process to measure and continually improve performance during introduction of Oracle modules in multiple warehouses. Created risk management plan for fulfillment portion of OTC rollout. Served as project manager for implementation of third-party, logistics-managed Middle East warehouse. Implemented first phase of customer project management process. Laid groundwork for global supply chain organization by developing framework for organizational and functional aspects of team, including developing job descriptions and hiring supply chain managers in multiple international locations.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Owned all North America forecasting and inventory planning processes for aftermarket products and radio products, including total life cycle management, from new product introduction to product obsolescence. Developed new product fulfillment process, working closely with marketing organization to understand forecasted demands and plan stock programs to balance high service with reasonable inventory investments. Measured success and adjusted planning accordingly. Developed and managed excess/obsolescence process, including calculation and maintenance of reserve values with determination and tracking of scrap. Implemented and executed statistical forecasting process. Managed fulfillment team responsible for parts supply related to internal radio repair operation. Oversaw $125,000,000 inventory of 32,000 items. Directed staff of up to 25 associates.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Achieved 50% increase in planning productivity by implementing standardized forecast processes and partnering with six diverse business teams to ensure accurate data alignment. Reduced item-level forecasting activity 78% by implementing GAINS statistical forecasting package. Performed justification, program management, and testing of installation. Forecasted 20,000 items in varying life cycle stages.

Bsie, Industrial Engineering

Ms, Supply Chain Management