Established a new functional department at HEM focused on Supply Chain Planning; expanding to also include Master Data Management and Supply Chain Analytics. Lead the transformation and maturation of our demand, supply, strategic, and budget planning processes globally and implement an Integrated Business Planning process and cloud-based applications to support business growth and risk mitigation. Incorporate best practices, design an organization based on competency needs and fill identified gaps through education and work design planning, and implement advanced planning tools in Oracle Cloud to enhance our productivity, strengthen customer service, and create a culture of data-driven decision-making.Oversee the Master Data Management and Supply Chain Analytics functions and teams with a goal to develop advanced analytics and visualizations that solve business problems and increase our preparedness and resiliency as a global supply chain.Team awarded the Silver Mike Huber award in 2022 for supporting the integration of a newly acquired business and establishing the foundation of an S&OP process to support business growth.

Led the Customer Care and Customer Set-up/Pricing Departments. Drove for top-notch customer service, strong customer relationships, and enhanced customer-centric culture. Streamlined order management processes, strengthened the coordination with internal partners (i.e. Logistics, Sales, Plant Operations, Credit, and Trade Development), and standardized policies and procedures globally.Team awarded Gold Mike Huber Award in 2019 for mitigating the impact of U.S. floods.

Managed the planning and scheduling teams, including Demand Management and Plant Scheduling, in long-term planning and detailed plant scheduling efforts. Drove increased plant efficiency while improving error-free service to customers and minimizing inventory costs. Developed Master Scheduling and Demand Control roles and associated processes to be rolled out globally. Governed the S&OP and capacity management processes.

Managed the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process in the effort to balance supply with demand for all plants across the globe. Evaluated the manufacturing network and alternative sourcing opportunities to increase supply chain efficiency and meet or exceed customer service requirements. Supported the development of key metrics and business processes that were accurate, efficient, and meaningful. Provided support for production planning, inventory management, order fulfillment, product costing, and logistics.

Developed metrics and reporting procedures for the supply chain and finance organizations that were strategic and accurately analyzed the performance of the business. Created financial models to forecast the effects of inflation and pricing alternatives. Established a method, tool, and process to account for cost savings activities and opportunities. Supported the implementation of a Transportation Management System (TMS) and associated impacts on finance, accounting, and supply chain.

* Manufacturing Strategy project in Oil Field Services - evaluated current, global manufacturing footprint and developed recommendations for optimizing operations and efficiencies in the supply chain* Strategic Sourcing in Cable Services - managed company-wide sourcing event for collections department in order to develop a sustainable, preferred vendor program* Complexity Reduction in Consumer and Industrial Products - managed a component rationalization project within a commodity product to drive complexity out of the supply chain* Inventory Control in Government Logistics - simulated and analyzed various safety stock levels and network optimization techniques for most effective manner of storing product* Supply Chain Planning and Analysis in Government Logistics - analyzed root causes for developing requisitions for products to recommend efficient ordering practices

Graded weekly assignments, facilitated discussions, and managed a year-end project for the class. Frequently oversaw the Introduction to Engineering class as well.

Worked as an Industrial Engineering intern within Entergy Nuclear. Conducted assessments to determine the optimal security staff schedule as well as the baseline efficiencies at the manufacturing facilities. Developed models to track NRC regulation compliance.

Implemented Lean Six Sigma principles within a manufacturing plant. Developed a kanban system in the switch manufacturing department, conducted a 5S assessment in the core manufacturing department, and managed a SMED analysis with the core winding process.