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Chico, California, United States

Chico

• Managed all assigned suppliers and contracts.• Effectively worked with supplier to negotiate optimal terms for contracts and costing.• Partnered and supported vendors to decrease inventory burden throughout the Supply Chain.• Created and managed Klean’s Supplier Scorecard program to measure key KPI’s using a continuous improvement approach.• Identified risk and disseminated relevant information to key internal stakeholders regarding supplier status, competitive data, changes in market dynamics and industry trends.• Analyzed internal requests for projects including scoping requirements, creating timelines and project plans, defining supplier requirements and executing requests ensuring all stated needs are met.• Identified and qualified new suppliers to meet strategic and new product needs.• Researched and anticipated shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers and negotiated accordingly.• Developed and deployed strategies to reduce costs of components and finished goods.• Actively supported code of conduct related to sustainability and environmental stewardship.• Partnered with all suppliers to execute Environment and Fair Labor initiatives. • Managed execution of new product development through liaison with suppliers and internal staff.• Performed cost and scenario analysis through competitive benchmarking.• Facilitated effective and timely communication (direct and indirect) between key internal stakeholders and suppliers, including but not limited to email communications, voice/video conferencing and face-to-face meetings.• Successfully created and executed project plans to move entire packaging supply chain to new supplier while transitioning 50% of product line to a new qualified supplier on time.• Traveled overseas at least 4 times per year.

Chico, California Area

• Executed the development, supplier qualification and approval of new sources.• Analyzed, planned, coordinated and executed NPD initiatives through liaison with suppliers.• Worked directly with Product Department and suppliers to facilitate accurate exchange of information; provided detailed summaries on all communications via email, conference and video calls between Klean and suppliers.• Coordinated and lead cross-departmental teams related to product and supplier qualification initiatives.• Maintained and developed professional relationships with all suppliers.• Provided Key Account Operational Support Management for key accounts (including, but not limited to Target).• In partnership with suppliers, executed Environmental & Fair Labor initiatives.• Planned and executed additional Sourcing projects as assigned.• Key account operational support management

Chico, California Area

• Analyzed, planned, coordinated and executed NPD initiatives through liaison with suppliers.• Worked directly with Product Department and suppliers to facilitate accurate exchange of information; provided detailed summaries on all communications via email, conference and video calls between Klean and suppliers.• Coordinated and led cross-departmental teams related to product and supplier qualification initiatives.• Maintained and developed professional relationships with all suppliers.• Provided essential support in the identification and qualification of new suppliers.• Operational project management for key accounts, including but not limited to: Target (onboarding + 1st year)• Worked with suppliers to gather environmental data for manufacturing impact assessments for each product line.

Chico, California Area

• Strategized and generated international channel growth from $1.5 million to $8 million in 4 years. • Managed all aspects of business and communication with international distributors, including: monthly buy coordination, forecasting, sales operations, customer service, warranty, logistics, marketing, and product management.• Expanded custom branding program internationally and coordinated projects to completion. Supported distributors in setting up and developing printing operations within their markets.• Identified strong partners, hired and developed new distribution in more than 10 global markets.• Cultivated, strengthened and maintained business relationships with all 21 distributors.• Collaborated internally to improve global business mindset and expanded customer support to our International markets in customer service and marketing.

Chico, California Area

• Provided sales support and customer service to domestic wholesale accounts.• Collaborated with outside sales rep groups to grow and support territories.• Managed domestic distributors and other key accounts as assigned.

Texas, Lousiana, Mississippi

• Performed over 1200 disaster home inspections following hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Dolly, Gustavo, and Ike in accordance with FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program; and maintained quality control scores in 98th percentile.

Austin, Texas Area

• Served as Owner’s Representative living aboard and managing day-to-day operations of the 105 ft. debut vessel built by Calixas. • Purchased materials, hired, coordinated and ,managed marine contractors through completion of commissioning vessel.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Geography

Cultural Exchange Program

Associate'S Degree, Behavioral Sciences