Analyze inventory considering both internal and external variables. Work with sales and vendors to identify growing markets and position the company to grow with market demands. Help drive days inventory outstanding down by monitoring excess and negotiating returns. Work with sales and finance to monitor KPIs for overall business success.» Project Management: Forecasting, monitoring, reporting on status of projects and inventory while driving budget goals and constraints. Evaluate profitability of incoming projects and leverage it against potential risk to the business – working with the field to reduce inventory exposure wherever possible.» Inventory Reporting: Working closely with leadership to report on weekly inventory status, monitoring COGS of top tier vendors, analyzing the current status vs. growth incentive goals and forecasting/aligning purchases accordingly. Understanding current market restraints and demands and aligning purchases.» Product Change Management: Oversee product changes, additions, and discontinuations. Work with the field to communicate changes and the implications to the business. Identify strategic stocking initiatives and put those packages in place with minimal risk to the business.» Return Authorizations: Evaluating returns from customers, ensuring minimal loss on product, freight, and fees. Liaison between the field and vendors to assist with vendor returns.

Oversaw Anixter’s largest customer specific inventory network. Managed a group of seven employees (in office and remote). Continually coached team to improve sales team support. Presented monthly project inventory monetary reports to Director, VP of Inventory, and COO of Anixter.» Created monthly reviews with team to consistently drive performance.

Led a team of 16 employees responsible for purchasing direct shipments and other non-stock items. Instructed team on how to resolve complex inventory and customer service requests. » Created process documents for various new procedures to create efficiency and coach new and existing employees. » Spearheaded implementation of complex macros to streamline the purchasing process.

Directed team of four individuals responsible for managing Anixter’s Integrated Supply customer segment. Championed monthly forecasts to advise sales and customers on possible inventory service failures.

Liaised with vendors and marketing on pricing and payment terms for three portfolios. Completed monthly stock rotations for excess materials in the network. Created Access databases and queries to review network failures. Played a key role in resolving AP issues and maintaining sales and vendor relationships.

Matched customers shipments with carriers across the U.S.. Maintained strong relationships with carriers and negotiated shipment terms