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Foster City, California, Us

-Human Resources, Marketing, and Finance applications strategic sourcing category lead

Foster City, California, Us

-Cybersecurity strategic sourcing category lead

Foster City, California, Us

-Cybersecurity category lead -Software License Agreements-Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreements-Software Maintenance Agreements-IT Services Agreements

Round Rock, Texas, Us

-Dell Internal Use Software Procurement-Software License Agreements-Software as a Service (SaaS) Agreements-Software Maintenance Agreements-IT Services Agreements-Program manager for integration synergy savings initiative

Round Rock, Texas, Us

-Manage the relationship between Dell Enterprise Storage team and 6 strategic suppliers for a total spend of $115M annually-Drive the analysis and negotiations of product cost and contracts related to procurement and strategic planning-Assist in creating the sourcing strategy and supplier bench marking as it relates to future marketing roadmap-Manage quarterly operations review for Dell Storage team-Recognized $2.5M special negotiations cost savings

Round Rock, Texas, Us

-Manage and conduct strategic supply chain analysis for 7 Enterprise Storage programs-Identify and recommend opportunities for improving efficiency, effectiveness and capabilities of the supply chain for the Dell Compellent business-Provide procurement expertise to ensure optimized supply chain strategies and business plans are in place for assigned programs and to ensure best cost and continuity of supply -Lead representative for procurement for all extended core teams regarding sustaining and new product introduction programs-Managed mitigation of $7.7M of excess raw material and finished goods throughout FY16

Round Rock, Texas, Us

-Managed relationships between 5 strategic suppliers for a total spend of $136M for Enterprise Peripherals controller cards and silicon-Coordinated and integrated the worldwide flow of materials and information among suppliers, operations/manufacturing, distributors and customers for NPI and sustaining programs-Supported 4 levels of business for all of Dell Enterprise, managing component transitions to limit excess and obsolete inventory-Assisted in savings of $2.2M through quarterly strategic buys for FY15

Austin, Texas, Us

-Managed $14M worth of inventory and operational procedures for over 30 co-packers and distribution centers throughout the United States. -Reconciled inventory each month end, down from $100K variance to $53.00 in 4 months -Ensured production is reported and entered into system correctly by location -Supervised transfers of raw materials and finished goods-Maintained weekly meetings with sales and operations team for obsolete and expiring inventory.-Project lead for barcode scanning implementation in Austin warehouses.-Worked daily with on-site warehouses to ensure proper operational processes are in place to control all aspects of inventory.-Assisted in nearly 30% reduction of inventory since December 2012

Chicago, Il, Us

-Analyze sales trends of $88M Thermal and Hydration Division.-Forecast demand for over 100 customers worldwide.-Track inventory levels in multiple distribution centers throughout North America.-Production and capacity planning for multiple factories throughout China.-Place weekly orders for replenished product.-Weekly planning of containers leaving China factories for the United States.

Chicago, Il, Us

-Analyze all aspects of the entire $100M Intimate Apparel Division. -Iplan Financial Planning.-Sales and receipt forecasting.-Markdown planning.-Subsidy and allowances placement.-Store Modeling Assortment Planning and Sku Affordability expert for Sears Apparel. Assist in Intimate Apparel project to determine minimum presentation for all doors.-Weekly reporting to entire Sears Apparel department in regards to 200 test door initiative.-Lead analyst for Dot.com Intimate Apparel sales presence and growth, $1.5M sales last year.-Corrected shipping issues by working with vendor and logistics teams in Winter 2010 to recover $156K in sales for highly seasonal product.-Lead role in May project to reallocate non-productive inventory saving $636K.-Train and develop incoming Inventory analyst.

Chicago, Il, Us

-Analyzed the $20M Private Label Intimates Division. -Extensive range of tasks including: order processing, sales forecasting, promotional tracking, GMROI analysis, and sales trends in over 900 stores.-Worked with system programs to monitor daily sales and replenish inventory.-Reduced non-productive inventory by 20%.-Maintained 97% ad-in stock rate.-Reduced peak inventory by over -30%, saving $4M compared to LY.-Maintained strong business relations with 10+ vendors.-Worked closely with buying team to ensure proper distribution of product across all stores and assist with vendor financial plans.

Taught various subjects to students ranging from Elementary to High School.Prepared and executed sub plans based on specific classroom and teacher requirements.Directed classrooms of up to 35 students for up to 8 hours a day.

Northville, Michigan, Us

Supported in the acquisition of Delphi Automotive, Kettering, OH.Initiated RFQ and routing of raw material steel for new suppliers.Involved extensively in Global Quality Control of suppliers.Member of Tenneco TITAN Production Portal Implementation Team.

Us B.A., Supply Chain Management

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General