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Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Responsible for designing and implementing scalable and efficient solutions using the Salesforce Platform• Analyze business requirements, create architectural designs, guide development teams, and ensure best practices are followed throughout the implementation• Collaborate with stakeholders and make strategic recommendations to optimize Salesforce implementations

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Exemplify strong expertise in gathering and translating business requirements into technical specifications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation.• Proficient in solution design, architecting tailored Salesforce solutions that align with business objectives and drive measurable outcomes • Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in cross-cloud flow implementation, enabling seamless integration and automation across different… Show more • Exemplify strong expertise in gathering and translating business requirements into technical specifications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation.• Proficient in solution design, architecting tailored Salesforce solutions that align with business objectives and drive measurable outcomes • Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in cross-cloud flow implementation, enabling seamless integration and automation across different Salesforce clouds• Extensive experience in implementing and configuring Sales Cloud and Service Cloud functionalities, such as lead management, opportunity tracking, case management, knowledge base, and service level agreements• Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver B2B Salesforce solutions, showcasing deep product knowledge and expertise in solution design methodologies• Experience delivering Manufactuing Cloud implementations and solution design using Sales Agreements, Program Based Business, Advanced Account Forecasting and TCRM analytics Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Networking and Lead generation through local groups and online presence• Clean up existing data in order for strategic reports and dashboards to be created in Salesforce• Guidance on KPI’s that are useful to grow businesses using Salesforce CRM• Combined Quick Books cost data with lead and opportunity records in order to analyze marketing spend per lead source

Chicago, Il

• Centralized BI Reporting using Salesforce Einstein Analytics to provide interactive dashboards that showed sales, cost and margin trends by customer, carrier and division• Created on time fields and metrics so transportation brokers could identify carriers causing late deliveries and correct them before they became customer issues• Created weekly and monthly cost budgets in order to achieve profitability based on the forecasted sales• Centralized Sales leads in order to… Show more • Centralized BI Reporting using Salesforce Einstein Analytics to provide interactive dashboards that showed sales, cost and margin trends by customer, carrier and division• Created on time fields and metrics so transportation brokers could identify carriers causing late deliveries and correct them before they became customer issues• Created weekly and monthly cost budgets in order to achieve profitability based on the forecasted sales• Centralized Sales leads in order to effectively follow up and convert them to new business using Salesforce CRM• Created warehouse Operational KPI’s in order to improve labor scheduling, productivity and profitability Show less

Rosemont, Il

• Centralized logistics planning and execution for 50 US Foods divisions as Replenishment was also centralized• Analyzed and executed a Produce Hub Strategy - Analyzed categories and items that fit the hub strategy in order to grow volume and be optimal on inbound and outbound lanes - Teamed up with Sourcing and Replenishment managers to execute the strategy - Gained control of logistics closer to source in order to get best pricing, improve shelf life and buy in bulk to… Show more • Centralized logistics planning and execution for 50 US Foods divisions as Replenishment was also centralized• Analyzed and executed a Produce Hub Strategy - Analyzed categories and items that fit the hub strategy in order to grow volume and be optimal on inbound and outbound lanes - Teamed up with Sourcing and Replenishment managers to execute the strategy - Gained control of logistics closer to source in order to get best pricing, improve shelf life and buy in bulk to service multiple divisions - Eliminated multiple picks and excessive crossdocking to reduce costs on transportation - Created new logistics plans with each origin location change as produce moves frequently both within the US and from domestic to import • Managed a team of six Show less

Rosemont, Il

• Developed new location mapping strategies to optimize distribution for new customers • Created new processes to align inbound logistics, divisions and route optimizers in order to create distribution plans that led to several new accounts • Continued to manage the produce carrier strategy by providing solutions to the field in order to maintain high service levels needed for delivery of the short shelf life items• Managed a team of three• Promoted my Sr. Analyst to Manager

Rosemont, Il

• Developed Reporting for all Produce distribution centers in a decentralized environment• Created baseline financials for over 60 divisions to monitor weekly progress• Reviewed and updated logistics data in order to execute a full network bid for Produce lanes - Resulted in $2 million in cost savings

Hoffman Estates, Il

I manage a combination of seasonal and year round categories. Over the last five years, I have managed over 10 different product categories in the Sporting Goods Department. At any one time, I manage inventory that accounts for up to $300 million in yearly sales. Inventory is managed in up to 11 distribution centers and 1800 retail outlets. Maintaining high service levels while constantly adjusting forecasts allowed Sears and Kmart to minimize clearance and explore more… Show more I manage a combination of seasonal and year round categories. Over the last five years, I have managed over 10 different product categories in the Sporting Goods Department. At any one time, I manage inventory that accounts for up to $300 million in yearly sales. Inventory is managed in up to 11 distribution centers and 1800 retail outlets. Maintaining high service levels while constantly adjusting forecasts allowed Sears and Kmart to minimize clearance and explore more merchandising opportunities due to confidence in the modeling of their core assortment.I constantly push our supply chain to improve their capabilities so I can improve our turns, minimize our inventory investment and continue to support sales plans.I also worked as a Subject Matter Expert by outlining additional upgrades to the Manugistics forecasting and ordering system that would improve the management of the business.In addition, I teach a monthly Retail Math class to 15 - 30 attendants looking to strengthen their retail knowledge. Show less

Hoffman Estates, Il

I brought my analytical skills to the retail environment by resetting over 200 items assorted in 900 stores according to sales instead of space which lead to a 24% sales increase in an $80 million program. I developed relationships with offshore markets (our best selling stores) through bimonthly calls that resulted in a sales increase of 304% in Puerto Rico. I also improved our in stock levels to 98% in peak season from 92% the previous year.

Glenview, Il

As a Sr. Inventory Analyst, I was the sole member in charge of reducing excess and obsolete inventory accumulated when Anixter bought five fastener companies. Integrating five different inventory systems with Anixter's system lead me to create standard reporting for all five regions of the United States in order for teams to analyze their excess inventory. I reduced the excess and obsolete inventory by $4.5 million through development of new customers, reworking product and working with sales… Show more As a Sr. Inventory Analyst, I was the sole member in charge of reducing excess and obsolete inventory accumulated when Anixter bought five fastener companies. Integrating five different inventory systems with Anixter's system lead me to create standard reporting for all five regions of the United States in order for teams to analyze their excess inventory. I reduced the excess and obsolete inventory by $4.5 million through development of new customers, reworking product and working with sales teams to negotiate resolution. Show less

Glenview, Il

As Inventory Manager, I sourced and priced kits with multi-level bill of materials to meet various business needs. I managed one buyer to purchase inventory with lead times ranging from two to twenty weeks to arrive one week before they were needed for assembly. Inventory was reduced to its lowest levels while min/max levels were maintained in a growing program. I developed and coordinated daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly schedules and tasks between purchasing, customer service… Show more As Inventory Manager, I sourced and priced kits with multi-level bill of materials to meet various business needs. I managed one buyer to purchase inventory with lead times ranging from two to twenty weeks to arrive one week before they were needed for assembly. Inventory was reduced to its lowest levels while min/max levels were maintained in a growing program. I developed and coordinated daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly schedules and tasks between purchasing, customer service, operations and quality control. Streamlining these processes lead to over $200m of profits in six months. My sourcing and service improvements lead to Anixter winning a global service contract from Cisco Systems. Show less

Glenview, Il

As a Sr. Buyer, I managed and trained three buyers to maximize turns, identify low cost suppliers and explore creative ways to meet the unique demands of our customers. We achieved the highest GP and turns wihile the business remained constant. We also achieved the highest service rate (99.97%) in the history of the group. I developed and maintained a JIT program that accounted for over $1 million in COGS. The outstanding service lead to a nomination for Supplier of the Year from Nortel… Show more As a Sr. Buyer, I managed and trained three buyers to maximize turns, identify low cost suppliers and explore creative ways to meet the unique demands of our customers. We achieved the highest GP and turns wihile the business remained constant. We also achieved the highest service rate (99.97%) in the history of the group. I developed and maintained a JIT program that accounted for over $1 million in COGS. The outstanding service lead to a nomination for Supplier of the Year from Nortel Networks. Show less

Glenview, Il

As a Buyer, I helped integrate thousands of new components into Anixter's purchasing system. After that, I rotated through several of the accounts, managing inventory for up to $32 million in sales.