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Bakersfield, California, United States

Arvin, California, United States

• Managed order to cash transactions and return processes, reconciling incomplete payments or necessary returns in the POS system at the last mile retail level.
• Used Channel Inventory Planning for dealing with inventory available for sale via native eCommerce store and two different integrated marketplaces with variable promotions and pricing.
• Updated demand planning and inventory reports/tools, tracking inbound purchase orders to ensure timely deliveries.
• Managed safety stock levels to ensure business continuity and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards of operational efficiency.
• Negotiated pricing and delivery dates with distributors to optimize stock levels and avoid overstocking.

Arvin, California, United States

• Managed California-wide supply chain and distribution networks for a high-growth agricultural & CPG startup with a strong emphasis on quality and compliance.
• Developed a statistical forecast based on historical data to predict production outputs and inform production scheduling.
• Implemented a process to eliminate over-pulling, under-pulling, or packing errors, achieving high compliance with legislation.
• Coordinated all warehouse activities, including intake and returns, ensuring seamless operations and compliance.
• Managed order to cash transactions for COD orders at the distribution level, organizing payment pickups for vendors in collaboration with Accounts Receivable and Finance teams.
• Engaged in Fulfillment & Capacity Planning for production and distribution, forecasting up to 6 weeks in advance and constraining schedules against available supply, equipment utilization, and labor budgets.

Arvin, California, United States

• Developed and managed comprehensive supply and production plans, ensuring alignment with business goals and market demand.
• Established and scaled California-wide supply chain and distribution networks to support business growth.
• Designed and launched raw material sustainability policies and supply chain KPIs to support business continuity and deliver presentations to C-Level executives and senior leadership.
• Implemented forecasting models to anticipate production / procurement needs and adjust supply plans accordingly.
• Created detailed reports and dashboards using Excel to monitor supply chain metrics and measure business KPI's.

Bakersfield, California, United States

• A business-casual fine-dining restaurant. Overseeing and directing wine and spirits purchasing, I was responsible for:
• Demand Forecasting: Developed accurate forecasts using historical sales data and market trends. Using consumption, and seasonal based formula achieved 90% customer service level of inventory.
• Supplier Collaboration: Led pricing negotiations and collaborated on promotional campaigns, ensuring optimal stock levels and cost efficiency.
• Inventory Control: Conducted regular audits, achieving minimal variance and aligning procurement activities with strategic revenue targets. Reduced costs by implanted implanting risk management solution, seeing a.
• Supply Planning: Through custom analytics supported 95% turnover year over year, with $1,500,000 of yearly transactions in bar.