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Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

Optimizing strategic sourcing activities for various product categories, with a primary focus on jobsite bluetooth audio applications (earbuds, earmuffs, speakers, etc) and Voice/Data/Video testers.

Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States

Enhanced sourcing strategies and cost savings for Packaging, Resin and Metal Stamping categories.

Libertyville, Il

-Optimize all strategic sourcing activities with industry-leading manufacturers and distributors, building strong partnerships that result in improvements to the company’s on-time delivery performance and overall cashflow.-Negotiate back-end rebate programs with best-in-class manufacturers like Intel and Lenovo, while annually procuring over $25 million worth of critical components and fully-configured systems.-Implemented an Approved Vendor List and Vendor Scorecard from scratch, ensuring that supply chain compliance and performance metrics were being met within the organization and by all current and new suppliers. This aided the company in being awarded with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications.-Presented quarterly reviews with key suppliers to analyze trends in spend and identify areas of improvement.

Northbrook, Illinois, United States

-Execution of entire Procure-to-Pay process for 225 million pounds of polypropylene resins and engineering thermoplastics in 2016 and 2017, resulting in nearly $18 million in overall gross margin.-Improved PP portfolio’s KPI’s while implementing new team policies and procedures with the Product Manager, reducing inventory Days-On-Hand from 82 days to the targeted 45-50 days.-Daily negotiations with vendors on pricing support and availability of on-the-spot orders.-Spearheaded the integration of Christler Chemicals and Plastics to M. Holland, assuming all Procure-to-Pay responsibilities for entire CC&P operations while adhering to the team’s evolving Standard Operating Procedures.

Chicago, Il

-Analyzed freight pipelines for new customers, resulting in savings of over 10% for their current inbound freight. -Supported Sales with extensive reporting and data on new opportunities with potential clients.-Subject matter expert for On-Demand software programs, offering formal training and troubleshooting to colleagues.

Chicago, Il

-Management of entire operational process for over 50 freight lanes for ArrowStream’s largest customers, from load placement to invoicing (orders-to-cash), resulting in over $8.5 million in annual revenue. -Launched monthly service reports to analyze trends in carrier performance and identify areas of improvement.

Lake Forest, Il

-Guided all cross-functional duties within Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to produce forecasts for company’s largest accounts of Single-Sided Poly Hot Cups business (Starbucks, Panera, Einstein, etc.).-Utilized Manugistics software to identify and implement demand and drive production decisions.-Provided tracking and reporting of changes to forecasts due to new/lost business.

Lake Forest, Il

-Provided leadership and training to a team of 5 CSR’s while maintaining the same previous CSR responsibilities.-Conducted bi-weekly Compliance Program reports for the team, driving CSR improvement and development, and ensuring CSR’s are working under the Standard Operating Procedures provided by management

Lake Forest, Il

-Managed daily SAP ordering process for over 40 regional customer accounts, guaranteeing high-levels of communication, quality service and overall customer satisfaction.-Created new procedures with warehousing for pick-up customers, resulting in minimized delays and earning multiple individual Solo Strong awards.

Green Bay, Wisconsin

-Staffed and supervised a team of 25 drivers at 5 separate offices statewide, ensuring consistent performance through quarterly reviews and in-depth back-up coverage plans. -Monitored the annual statewide budget of $1 million by focusing on operational costs such as payroll, scheduling, and vehicle maintenance, which always resulted in full quarterly bonus achievements.-Analyzed over 20 separate courier routes throughout the Wisconsin market using RiMMS routing software, providing ideas that totaled over $100,000 in annual cost-saves for the company’s largest client.

-Improved the production of reports for review by the firm’s principles.-Researched housing information which was utilized in the preparation of appraisals for review by third parties.-Provided other general office support.

Appleton, Wi

-Participation in the recruitment process of prospective student-athletes to the university.-Provided qualified prospects with information on the university through telephone calls and emails.-Completed reports on individual recruits for review of the coaching staff.

B.A., History

Activities and Societies: Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Lawrence University Vikings Football Team

Education record

Activities and Societies: Study Abroad