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Collaborated with suppliers, internal departments, and Asia-based counterparts in the execution of programs and initiatives. • Established pricing and suppliers for different products. Responsible for the buying and management of over $13,470,000 and 3400 SKUs this year.• Evaluated supplier capabilities and established new sources for products as markets and business requirements dictate. • Participated in negotiations and development of suppliers. Built and maintained relationships with customers to ensure delivery in accordance with agreed upon terms. • Designed and implemented cost-out initiatives. Implemented cost savings of over $633,000 due to China’s currency depreciation• Coordinated Target testing requirements with Asia counterparts and suppliers to ensure on time delivery.• Issued POs and expedited orders as needed.

Accountable for on-time and accurate program execution of large-scale programs for assigned product categories. Responsible for coordination across multiple departments. Resolved complex issues regarding supply plan.• Managed inventory levels and developed load impact analysis for large scale programs. Reduced Target Stationery finished goods inventory by 53%. Reduced Roll Wrap & Flat Wrap finished goods inventory by $913,000 in one year.• Coordinated product manufacturing and procurement. • Managed sales plans against inventory plans along with inventory budget planning. • Maintained favorable service metrics while minimizing finished goods scrap.• Performed in-depth forecast and change management analysis.

Managed Walmart inventories for optimal inventory performance, out numbers, and service levels. Held complete program ownership and accountability for over 2500 SKUs (scrap budget, inventory levels, service levels, on time performance at retail). • Developed, entered, reviewed, and updated program forecast and item level forecast. • Performed on-going analysis of seasonality, turns, and trends. • Managed and coordinated program and retail requirements between Product Management and Sales Operations. • Ensured on-time program execution and program accuracy. Coordinated with Product Management new line planning for key programs/initiatives.

Coordinated the workflow through the department. Served as main point of contact for all Manufacturing Plants and Distribution Centers.• Ensured the smooth introduction of new programs and products by planning with Corporate Scheduling, Product Management, Creative, Forecasting, Purchasing, and Manufacturing.• Developed, negotiated, and implemented the production plan, which included multiple manufacturing lines with differing lead times and capacity constraints.

Analyzed all aspects of inventory for multiple product lines. • Reduced WIP inventory and finished goods inventory while maintaining higher fill rates and lower out numbers.• Coordinated with numerous departments to insure on-time delivery of product.

Planned order quantities and delivery dates for all purchased products. • Reviewed daily purchase requisitions and released purchase orders accordingly. • Expedited orders as needed. • Managed product availability to ensure service levels were met. • Maintained relationships with suppliers, researched and located new suppliers.

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Purchasing/Materials Management And Production/Operations Management

Activities and Societies: APICS

Master Of Business Administration - Mba