Supply planning and purchasing for over 300 bulk chemicals across 12 branches in 4 statesProduction scheduling for bulk chemicals into blended package variantsCreation and distribution of daily reports for western region measuring key performance indicators such as late purchase orders, uncovered backorders, inventory vs. safety stock,inventory vs. lead time, and sales vs. forecastOversight of methanol railcar supply chain for western region. Duties include collaboratingwith sales, logistics, and supply chain; analyzing monthly orders vs. railcar availability vs.supplier performance.

Planning and management of purchase orders for raw materials, third-party intermediate materials and finished goods within a global pool of suppliers fulfilling 4 branch plants. Assistance in planning for direct-ship of raw materials to India, China, and Vietnam.Primary supplier contact concerning on-time delivery, pricing, logistical and quality issues to maintain accurate supplier scoring.Part of cross-functional team consisting of planning, procurement, quality assurance, change control, and R&D personnel to identify critical raw materials at-risk, identifying root causes and implementing action plans.Authorization of internal material requisitions of in-house material for R&D trial use.Work order and machine-hour forecasting for manufacturing group.

Previous positions held: Keyholder, Backstock Associate, Sales AssociateSales leadership, overseeing daily store operations and meeting of sales goals. Training and supervision of floor and inventory personnel.Inventory management and optimization, ensuring accuracy of inventory, placing orders/transferring product between store locations within the US.Implemented procedures to improve accuracy of inventory as well as efficient ordering and replenishment of top-sales items.