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Mount Prospect, Illinois, Us

• Responsible for overseeing all Finished Goods, Raw, Packaging and WIP in the organization to ensure efficient flow of materials through the manufacturing sites by collaborating with counterparts at all levels of the organization and external suppliers.• Transformed Mizkan's inventory management from reactive reporting to proactive risk identification, reducing excess inventory and optimizing turnover while developing a robust Aging Inventory report, enabling timely decisions that minimized disposables and supported sales efforts.Spearheaded the slow-moving and obsolete inventory process, achieving a $500,000 reduction in disposals in the first year through strategic partnerships and leveraging the Spoiler Alert SaaS platform to sell unsold products, thus reducing environmental waste by connecting with new buyers for surplus inventory.• Proficiently leverage data analysis and reporting tools to derive actionable insights that inform procurement strategies while identifying potential risks within inventory management and developing proactive approaches to mitigate these issues.• Collaboratively implemented a supply chain transformation project to integrate Material Resources Planning (MRP) into the new CRM system, facilitating better alignment of material KPIs with the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) framework.

New York, Ny, Us

• Proactively managed 3,000+ unique packaging and raw materials through sales and operations planning (S&OP), supplier capabilities, and strategic sourcing to efficiently produce finished goods to meet customer needs.• Successfully maintained supply continuity from 25+ suppliers, ensuring the availability of essential materials while optimizing costs and safeguarding against disruptions in the supply chain.• Developed and implemented continuous improvement strategies that resolved operational challenges for both internal teams and external stakeholders, enhancing overall productivity and service levels.• Led initiatives aimed at inventory reduction through effective change management by leveraging SAP and collaborating with 6+ manufacturing plants, resulting in a 15% reduction in inventory costs and improved cash flow.• Prepared and presented monthly reports to internal leadership on projected volumes, supplier performance, and global supply chain challenges. This proactive communication facilitated informed decision-making and strategic alignment across the organization, ultimately delivering significant bottom-line results.

Rosemont, Il, Us

• Developed and implemented an effective procurement strategy that accurately forecasted weekly and seasonal trends, leading to improved inventory levels and more strategic commodity buying to ensure alignment with market trends and client demand. • Designed and launched a department-wide Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that streamlined the accuracy of commodity buying reports, ensuring all team members complied with established processes to foster consistency and reliability in reporting.• Devised creative solutions through cross-functional collaboration that assured timely deliveries, accurate pricing, and quality deliverables, achieving a remarkable 99.5% service level across all accounts, thereby driving customer loyalty and retention.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Us

•Orchestrated transportation services for inbound and outbound deliveries to uphold supply chain success to maintain 12 key client relationships, including Pepsi, Clorox, Subway, and Home Depot. •Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and client supply chain needs to resolve bottlenecks; and exceed customer expectations, augmenting year-over-year revenue growth. •Spearheaded data analytics initiatives with Key Accounts Team to continuously review 6 key pick-up and delivery metrics, successfully identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Supply Chain Management, Economics

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