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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Oakbrook Il

Oakbrook, IL

• Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons for the seasonal segment of business
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
• Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.

Lake Forest, IL

• Generate and maintain demand forecasts for all finished goods within 6 profit centers worth 300MM lbs annually
• Maintain demand history database, all forecast related system parameters, and statistical forecasts within JDA
• Mine data, review baseline forecast, review financial forecasts, prepare documentation for monthly demand meetings.
• Prepare business data reviews comparing statistical vs. marketing forecasts for management within the Marketing, Business, and Finance groups

Central Region

• Work closely with supervisors in order to maintain a conduit between account reps and management
• Coach new employees and continuously mentor to aid in personnel development
• Run daily analysis of order data to maintain a seamless order and billing process
• Identify cost savings through streamlining the order processes and obtaining more consistency

Lake Forest, IL

Manage orders through the supply chain.Responsible for national and international key accounts. Worked closely with other departments and levels of the company on a daily basis to meet customer’s needs (Sales, Inventory, Marketing, Warehousing, Transportation)Trained and supported the Canadian Customer Service TeamTraining experience in a classroom setting

Responsible for troubleshooting problems with online orders and providing solutions. Coordinated with cross-functional teams in different locationsInternally processed orders and analyzed data, identifying reoccurring themes.Provided sales support for the online consumer business.

Award winning representative within company's consumer business. Team leader driving sales profitability and sales support to coworkers.Nationally recognized sales record, achieving above and beyond department goals and metrics