Denise Nelson Email & Phone Number

Greater Atlanta Area

Peachtree City Ga

Eaton is a multinational power management company with 2017 revenues of $20.4 billion.– Managed a $6M annual spend in the Innovation Center. Procured materials for prototypes as well as production runs. We set up fully operational production lines for brand-new products. After testing, lines were then shipped to our manufacturing sites in Mexico, Mississippi, and Colorado.– Placed and expedited orders for seven factories and 100+ suppliers in the U.S. and Mexico to ensure timely delivery and accurate delivery dates for $20M of inventory that contained approximately 6000 SKUs.– Interfaced with internal and outside contacts including, but not limited to: Sales, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, Credit, Inventory Control, Receiving, Traffic, and the executive suite.– Processed Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reports for weekly production planning, and for replenishing supply chain orders and levels. – Partnered with vendors to ensure best service and pricing. Negotiated, renegotiated, and administered contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives. – Reduced inventory from $14M down to $7M. Improved inventory turns by 50%. – Performed cycle counts; achieved two-year exemption from physical inventory from HQ due to high accuracy. – Reconciled past dues as old as three years; achieved 30-day turn on all invoices. – Monitored shipments and interacted with freight carriers to reduce lead-times. Ensured shipments came in on time, and resolved problems related to undelivered goods.– Established and monitored stocking agreements and consignment / Kanban usage.

Greater Atlanta Area

G&K offers a range of workplace uniforms for sale or rent, plus facility cleaning and safety products.– Managed $4-5M annual spend. Responsible for purchasing inventory items and materials.– Oversaw supply chain and in-store stock for customers including Pepsi, Frito Lay, and Delta Air Lines.– Eliminated $6K of obsolete and slow moving inventory through product rework and product substitution.

Greater Atlanta Area

Leggett & Platt is an S&P 500 diversified manufacturer of products found in most homes, offices, and vehicles. The company is made up of 14 business units, 22,000 employee-partners, and 120 facilities in 18 countries. – Managed direct and indirect spend for the Masterack Division. This division outfitted utility trucks for customers including AT&T, Dish Network, and Georgia Power.– Maintained and kept adequate levels of inventory at all times through analysis of SAP reports, and by interaction with production supervisors. – Interviewed vendors and visit suppliers’ plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices. Negotiated pricing and delivery of inventory items. – Reduced vendor list by implementing a consignment program. – Continually sourced new and existing products to meet on-time demands.– Actively resolved ongoing accounts payable discrepancies. – Played a key role in this division achieving ISO 9000 certification.

Greater Atlanta Area

Wilen manufactured and distributed a wide range of professional cleaning products including mops, brooms, and microfiber products for both the commercial, industrial, and consumer markets.– Examined, selected, ordered, and purchased materials consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements, or other factors, such as environmental soundness.– Bought materials and commodities for resale to wholesale or retail consumers.– Maintained and procured inventory stock through forecasting, MRP, and blanket purchase orders. – Maintained extensive contact with vendors through meetings, phone calls, and emails. – Worked closely with warehouse personnel to assure accurate and timely deliveries of inventory.– Resolved accounts payable issues with receiving and vendors. – Authorized return of materials (RMA).