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I specialize in building and maintaining strong client relationships while driving financial success. With a proven track record in Supply Chain Management, I bring a unique blend of financial acumen and deep supply chain process knowledge to overcoming challenges. I thrive as the primary point of contact to ensure exceptional customer commercial management and satisfaction.Experienced in financial aspects, including pricing strategies, negotiation, savings planning, and payment terms negotiation. My goal is to enhance financial performance while meeting customer requirements.

As Purchasing Manager I managed all aspects of direct procurement operations, including supplier relationship management, new supplier sourcing, payment term and price negotiations, resin indexing, and pricing and LTA maintenance.I lead the team in strategic resourcing during the automotive resin shortage crisis of 2021.

Greenville, Michigan

Director of Supply Chain Management responsible for managing the flow of material from suppliers through operation and to the customer. Lead various teams to meet operational expectations. Setup full circle recycling programs for new customers and monitored the Supply Chains.

Jcim-Grand Rapids

Leads the plan to coordinate and establish operational inventory levels, by plant, by region, consistent with divisional objectives in customer service and working capital management. Optimizes product availability in a multi-location, global distribution environment. Applies broad based supply chain knowledge, manufacturing operations and production control techniques in the preparation of production plans consistent with marketing forecasts and plant capabilities to achieve target goals.

Jcim-Grand Rapids

- Manage $10 million of PG inventory. - Responsible for monitoring freight in and out of the facility to ensure monthly freight budgets are met. - Resin consolidation project lead, I work to increase efficiency by removing waste.

Jcim Grand Rapids

- Responsible for monitoring daily customer demand and inventory of 400+ unique products - Developed a daily production schedule for 33 injection molding machines - Collaborated with process engineer, operations manager, quality manager to drive C.I.

- Improved operations by eliminating waste and increasing efficiency - Executed 22 weddings and receptions - Consulted with the owner to expand product and service offerings

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Supply Chain Management

Ba, Supply Chain Management

Activities and Societies: Supply Chain Management Association, International Business Student Organization, Recruitment Chair.