Purchasing And Supply Chain Management
CurrentDirected purchasing and inventory management through product sourcing, demand planning, inventory forecasting, PO writing, delivery scheduling, and logistics tracking. Developed comprehensive financial plans and purchasing strategies that maximized inventory levels while minimizing inventory days-on-hand. Updated existing inventory flow management tools to create a reliable look into the future inventory flow at all domestic and international warehouses. Created granular unit-based forecasting that was indispensable for creating purchasing strategies, as well as assisting other departments with financial planning and sales forecasting. Completed detailed margin analyses to create pricing strategies both domestically and abroad.Built and maintained strong relationships with existing vendors while developing new supplier contacts for new company products and international warehousing needs. Negotiated over a 50% reduction in price increases from manufacturers during the supply chain complications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Oversaw the transfer of all European inventory to Germany, while receiving the necessary German/European customs and trade codes.Organized and executed large scale, end-of-year, physical inventory counts across all warehouses. Developed time-saving Excel macros to automate tedious tasks and eliminate inaccuracies and inefficiencies across the company. Implemented a standardized receiving process that included mandatory quality control before the receival of inventory into the company’s system. Successfully managed the end-of-life inventory phase-out of more than 10 product lines. Developed product and shipping sustainability standards that ensured products were made and transported in a manner that respects workers and minimizes the impact on the natural environment. Represented Kahtoola in Washington D.C. to push forward the accountability necessary to eliminate forced labor from global supply chains.
