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Shawnee Mission, Kansas, Us

Seville, Seville, Es

Description: Promoted to spearhead $13 million procurement operations and installation of structural, electric, and communications infrastructure of second-generation ethanol (celluloric) plant. Successfully manage Request-for-Quote (RFQ) process, procurement, installation, and operation of multiple projects, including an innovative badge entry system to secure the facility. Design efficient, safe semi-trailer fleet to transport biomass bales and streamline automated biomass loading and unloading.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:- Effectively supervised product deliveries at primary physical location, SAP, and third party warehouse receiving, and successfully completed physical inventory audits of $12+ million spare parts inventory.

Seville, Seville, Es

Responsible for contract verification with 3rd parties and month end reporting.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:- Developed Access based month-end reports, which automated the process reducing time required to close from 2-3 days to several hours.

Seville, Seville, Es

Managed transportation, stock control, warehousing and monitoring the flow of goods.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:- Conceptualized innovative SQL-based planning tool for truck and rail shipments.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Promoted to apply extensive understanding of planning, resource allocation, human resources, and automation to develop and launch SharePoint management solution, which streamlined communications and provided centralized data access for employees, clients, and vendors. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:- Slashed costs by $100,000 per year and saved 7,000 workforce hours by utilizing custom and macro software to implement critical systems automations to automate repetitive tasks.- Increased truck shipments by 70% by modifying shipment scheduling and adjusting resource allocation, which also provided vast improvement in efficiency without requiring overtime pay to employees.- Cut workforce labor costs by 67% through workflow management designed to maximize productivity and efficiency.- Increased parts forecasting accuracy to 99.84% through expertise in supply chain management.- Achieved accuracy of 99.91% during monthly physical inventories.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Delivered top-flight management of 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse and 55 material handlers, shipping/receiving agents, and forklift drivers. Uncovered cost-saving opportunities throughout receiving, shipping, exceptions, parts identification, inventory control, and supply chain management. Successfully directed cycle counts, physical inventories, and parts identification for over 3,000 SKUs and 1.2 million parts. Lowered repair backlog from 27,000 units to 4,000 units through resource reallocation and implementation of effective planning initiatives. Collaborated with division managers to offer useful data information on employee productivity, inventory forecasting, parts usage, transaction comparisons, and slow moving part identification.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:- SharePoint solution reduced exceptions backlog by 80% in the first month and 95% when fully implemented, which significantly lowered email volume and allowed for quicker response time to inquiries.- Reduced physical inventory variance from $690,000 to $14,000 in two weeks by utilizing transaction reports, part movements, and hands-on parts identification to determine problem areas.

Developed and implemented strategic repositioning, restructuring, and product development for each client with a keen focus on raising standards of operations, management, and client service. Supported, coached, and mentored clients and their staff to develop more effective troubleshooting and customer service.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

Promoted to provide technical support and training for startup of new Call Center, which fielded upwards of 10,000 daily calls and housed over 500 employees. Analyzed and evaluated 150 first-level technicians to assess level of technical proficiency and identify areas where additional training was needed.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:- Coauthored a new hire training curriculum focused on customer handling and technical skills, which has been accessed to train more than 300 technicians.- Facilitated new hire training and orientation for technicians to ensure all new staff had the knowledge and ability to handle customer needs and effectively communicate troubleshooting steps to customers.- Designed in-depth product training for small groups of technicians to educate them on necessary pre-sales information as well as provide them with materials to improve post-sales product support.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

Implementing ESD safe solutions sold by the company throughout Europe. Supervising installers on-site to ensure proper installation and setup of ESD safe furnitute, fixtures and flooring.