Lisa Corning Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

I manage profit and loss (P&L) records for Consumer Gifting & Home, overseeing bookings of over $90M. Additionally, I lead a team of product specialists and develop strategies leveraging data analytics. Key achievements - ● Collaborated with customer care to gain insights about customer needs and launched products and technical solutions, resulting in an increase of over $2M in bookings.● Directed eight cross-functional product strategies from ideation to implementation, resulting in launch of a product generating over $250K in net revenue within three months, becoming top-performing product.● Ensured a 99% fulfillment rate during peak season by negotiating with vendors, conducting product testing, and analyzing demand and manufacturing capacity.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

I established strategic partnerships with vendors and packaging suppliers. Furthermore, I developed timelines for product launches, coordinating with 30 stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery. In addition, I performed budgeting and prepared financial reports for documentation.Key achievements -● Devised supply chain strategy to facilitate tenfold growth and boost revenue from $250K to over $2.5M within a four-year period.● Achieved 98% in-stock rate by managing brand replenishment orders and implemented contingency plans.● Increased brand penetration from 5% to 30% by determining accurate SKU-level gross sales forecasts by identifying growth opportunities.● Orchestrated launch of flagship products at prominent retailers resulting in over $500K in additional sales.● Developed strategic partnerships with retailers including Ulta, QVC and Anthropologie.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

I conducted online and retail replenishment for company's brand and third-party products. I also partnered with the marketing department to develop digital marketing campaigns and visual campaigns in stores. Additionally, I collaborated with the technology team to enhance product database and launched automated inventory reports for quick overview of targets, stock alerts, and excess inventory. Key achievements -● Implemented a supply chain strategy that supported 120% growth in direct-to-consumer business, increasing revenue from $4.2M to $9.2M within a span of two years.● Managed month ending inventory valued at approximately $1M, achieving a turnover rate of four times per year.● Executed cross-functional initiatives, resulting in complete elimination of high-risk inventory, reducing it by 100% within a five-month period.● Planned inventory, set annual and quarterly targets, and effectively managed weekly supply for 750 SKUs.● Exceeded inventory budget expectations by 9% across e-commerce and six physical store locations.

Waltham, Ma

I supervised daily, weekly, and monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to analyze forecast variations and on-time delivery performance. In addition, I led the sales team and identified business opportunities, market trends, and customer needs to expand our customer base and increase market share. Key achievements -● Managed external order routing for 30% of peak season volume, managing 15 outsourcers and ensured fulfillment of customer demand, achieving on-time fulfillment rate of 96.5%.● Formulated a robust monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to support production and launch of 75 new business card products, resulting in 400% increase in pearl stock.● Generated $5M of annual cost savings by introducing and modelling routing rules to optimize production network.

Providence, Rhode Island Area

I developed and distributed an internal sales and operations planning (S&OP) inventory management playbook, accompanied by three Excel-based tools.Key achievements -● Conducted a comprehensive analysis and delivered a compelling inventory optimization strategy worth $10M.

Gloucester, Ma

Managed company-wide production plans, maximized plant utilization and efficiency, and achievied annual case fill over 99%. Responsible for overseeing a team of inventory planners who scheduled and budgeted over 100 SKUs across all production facilities. Updates were presented to senior management on a monthly basis.

Gloucester, Ma

Primary scheduling contact for Gorton’s co-manufacturing business. Streamlined the supply chain processes and visibility between Gorton’s and key co-packer. Achieved the Gorton’s Way Award through involvement in the Lean Leaders’ program, which annually recognizes one individual for continuous learning, changing, and improving.

Gloucester, Ma

Scheduled over 120 million pounds of production for retail, warehouse clubs, and McDonald’s Fish Fillet annually. Gained proficiency in Gorton’s Advanced Planning Software (APS), including modeling line configuration, staffing parameters, production rates, inventory targets, and safety stock requirements.

Gloucester, Ma

Developed cross functional experience in marketing research, brand communications, and consumer services. This rotation was integral to my advancement within Gorton's, providing a solid foundation for growth.

Gloucester, Ma

Procured corrugate material for both Gloucester and Montreal production locations totaling over $4 million annually. Also led the renegotiation of the incumbent corrugate suppliers' contract to achieve $90,000 in annual savings.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Supply Chain Management & Marketing