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First Brands LLC, Deerfield Beach, FL 2021 - PresentSupply Chain ManagerManaging all domestic outbound distribution for this manufacturer of Automobile windshield wipers. Partner with 5 3PLs who service all Pylon customers including Costco Toyota,, and Walmart. Also managing all domestic outbound transportation.• Developed key metrics and reporting to measure quantitative performance across all 3PL facilities.• Key team contributor in transitioning Costco, Toyota, and Walmart fulfillment business from previous company owned warehouse to 3PL facilities.• Leveraged 3rd party logistics to provide load optimization, customer required reporting, and LTL order consolidation to reduce outbound domestic freight.• Developed consolidated rate card to leverage volume at multiple 3PLs to reduce inbound and outbound cost reductions.

Managed all material movement for this small manufacturer of air purification systems designed for commercial applications. Lead all inbound, outbound and material movement internally and at external 3PLs and contract manufaciurers.• Re-organized warehouse to prioritize efficiency and placing materials at point of use. Optimized material flow from inbound supplier deliveries through the manufacturing process, and out on end customer sales shipments. • Operations and SalesTeam Lead for successful Oracle NetSuite and WMS implementation.• Negotiated with suppliers to implement consistent carton/pallet labeling to support WMS and eliminate inventory discrepancies.• Lead replenishment efforts to support contract manufacturers for increased capacity to eliminate customer backlogs.

Leading Supply Chain transition from Twinlab owned factory to 3rd party procurement of turnkey finished goods for this nutraceutical, phytocannabinoids, and sports nutrition company. Sourcing and developing contract manufacturer supply base. Key team member establishing best practices and procedures for newly developing and growing Supply Chain. Manage a staff of two Buyers.• With Senior Leadership support initiated and managing a Sales & Operations Planning process improving alignment among all functions of the company and improving allocation of working capital to maximize ROI.• Sourcing and developing contract manufacturer supplier base.• Support e-commerce site startup, adding an incremental $2.2 million in gross sales within the first year.• Implemented new Excel demand and supply planning tools, raw material stocking agreements, and leading forecasting efforts with contract manufacturers to reduce lead times and costs.• Operations Team Lead for Netsuite ERP implementation.• Developed and implemented standardized reporting for Supply Chain transparency.• With Senior Leadership support initiated and managing a Sales & Operations Planning process improving alignment among all functions of the company and improving allocation of working capital to maximize ROI.• Sourcing and developing contract manufacturer supplier base.• Implemented new Excel demand and supply planning tools, raw material stocking agreements, and leading forecasting efforts with contract manufacturers to reduce lead times and costs.• Operations Team Lead for Netsuite ERP implemenataion.• Developed and implemented standardized reporting for Supply Chain transparency.

Built a new Demand Planning and Purchasing Team to manage all finished goods procurement for this global, multi brand manufacturer/wholesaler. Transitioned former manual process onto ERP systems, implemented building blocks for Sales & Operations process. Managed a staff of two Buyers.• Established a Purchasing Department with first time policies and procedures. Built a reporting system for a central point of information.• Engaged with the Sales Teams to gain their buy in regarding the Demand Planning process, implemented a structured organized method of communicating market intelligence.• Collaborated with Logistics to improve manufacturing processes from Asian suppliers, including space optimization, communication, and leveraging multi-brand buying volume for cost efficiencies.

Manage purchasing and inventory management operations for this startup company which imports wigs and hair extensions from Asia and sells to wholesalers and direct response retailers such as QVC and HSN. Reporting to the President, responsible for procurement, inventory management for multiple locations, inbound logistics, and management of private label business.• Established planning process for meeting QVC and HSN show requirements.• Consolidated package branding in order to leverage volume and reduce costs.• Implemented inventory management parameters using sales history and forecast analysis, ABC analysis, and establishing min/max values.• Implemented a control process and reporting in order to manage private label business to insure accurate purchasing, shipment, and invoicing.• Key member of Great Plains Dynamics ERP implementation.

Responsible for managing a $42 million retail inventory for JC Penney and Army, Air Force, and Navy Exchanges in the fragrance, cosmetic, and skincare category until 2006. Promoted to Senior Sales and Category Manager from Vendor Managed Inventory Manager and gained one direct report. Reported to Senior Vice President and assumed sales and category management responsibility for the $12 million inventory for Army, Air Force, and Navy Exchanges. • Collaborated with Department Store Sales Group to manage Britney Spears Curious fragrance to the #1 launch position of Fall 2004, generating $6 million in new sales.• Increased forecast accuracy by utilizing Logility Demand Planning tool by selecting different methods to apply depending on where a product is in its life cycle.• Increased incremental sales by $5 million annually by being Vendor Managed Inventory champion and adding three additional accounts to the program.• Increased incremental sales by $1.2 million annually by increasing order fill rates and increased market penetration.• Increased JC Penney $30 million retail inventory turns from 1.6 to 2.4, increased EBITA by 8% within first three years.• Supported startup and ongoing Elizabetharden.com e-commerce site, contributed to compounded annual growth 460% within the first 3 years• Increased incremental sales by $750k annually by creating and managing high profile in-store events for Elizabeth Arden skincare at the Military Exchanges.• Saved a minimum of $650k annually by improving accuracy of account demand forecasting for Elizabeth Arden Supply Chain.• Increased incremental sales and decreased retail inventory liability by implementing a more efficient process for new item setup and allocations which improved order cycle times, new product launch dates and programs, and more accurate plan o grams.• Saved $180k in freight costs annually by changing international shipping routing guides.

Arrow Electronics, Deerfield Beach, FL 2000-2001Materials Planner/Product Manager North America/BrazilManaged $11.5 million dedicated inventory for Motorola Team of Arrow Alliance, a division supporting the most complex and demanding customers of this $14 billion global electronics distributor. Product Manager for AMD in support of Motorola North America and Brazil.• Enhanced team profitability by proactively managing Motorola special pricing programs with suppliers• Developed supplier relationships, which facilitated a decreased dedicated inventory from $11.5 million to $2.8 million in support of decreased requirements in a down market.• Increased AMD non-volatile memory product profit margins and inventory turns while managing pricing, product life cycle, allocation, and LTA contract issues.

Arrow Electronics, Deerfield Beach, FL 2000-2001Materials Planner/Product Manager North America/BrazilManaged $11.5 million dedicated inventory for Motorola Team of Arrow Alliance, a division supporting the most complex and demanding customers of this $14 billion global electronics distributor. Product Manager for AMD in support of Motorola North America and Brazil.• Enhanced team profitability by proactively managing Motorola special pricing programs with suppliers• Developed supplier relationships, which facilitated a decreased dedicated inventory from $11.5 million to $2.8 million in support of decreased requirements in a down market.• Increased AMD non-volatile memory product profit margins and inventory turns while managing pricing, product life cycle, allocation, and LTA contract issues.

Responsible for raw material purchasing and inventory management for over 800 parts to support the Mexico based manufacturing operation of this $50 million power technology manufacturer. One of two buyers with responsibility for over $4 million of annual purchases. Managed a supplier base of over 85, with 20 located in the Far East. Responsible for international and domestic sourcing for new product launch; achieved 12% savings, $380k, below purchased parts target cost. Utilized forecast driven IBM Advanced System 36 MAPICS MRP to effectively manage commodities.Played role on Quality Assurance team related to ISO 9002 certification and corrective action projects.

Responsible for all purchasing, production planning and material utilization to support this $4.5 million manufacturer of mechanical controls for the aerospace and industrial markets, with an annual purchasing budget of $400,000. Managed raw, WIP, and finished goods inventories. Reduced purchased material component of costs from 38% to 26% through sourcing and qualifying vendors; reduced the purchasing budget 16% while sales remained constant.Member of implementation team for a new, windows based manufacturing system, Visual Manufacturing; responsible for implementation of Purchasing, Materials Planning, and Global Scheduling modules.

Responsible for supporting this $50 million flexible packaging manufacturing facility. Managed a raw materials inventory by procuring over $10 million of material per year from over 25 North American suppliers. Proactively supported manufacturing through the purchase of paper, foil, films, resin, by identifying, sourcing and qualifying new vendors to meet cost and quality objectives. Reduced costs by over $85,000.