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Wayne, New Jersey, United States

Responsible for maintaining effective working relationships with the 3rd Party sites aligning on changes on forecasts, capabilities, supply disruptions, specifications/standards, approved vendor orders, product launches and initiatives. • Lead 3P Team with KPI monthly management and reporting• Assumed leadership for 3P group to ensure improvement of AP Past Due• SAP cleanup across entire 3P group to ensure proper signals are sent to Planning• Lead Rebill improvement and testing process for this customized reporting within SAP• Daily responsibility for sites’ order management, quality, and resolving daily constraints

Expert Consultant that assists organizations in creating efficient inventories that increase profit by implementing a comprehensive strategy, using proven techniques and process steps. • Delivering change management that drives efficient inventory, which increases sales, gross margin, and customer satisfaction, while reducing inventory levels and complexity. • Incorporating targeted process steps that provide a comprehensive review of the current state of an organization’s inventory and its ability to deliver highly profitable results. • Review and adjust organizational structure, processes, and reporting, then aligning job descriptions to represent new requirements. • Development of associates’ skill set to ensure smooth transition to the new processes and competencies.

Bridgewater, Nj

Responsible for process development for forecasting, assortment matrix, reporting and overall start up procedures for newly launched Eyewear division within Kering.• Improved process for New Item Selection, incorporating “science” into the decision-making. • Created a sales planning report to be utilized during S&OP meetings with sales leaders creating an atmosphere for collaboration.

Somerville, Nj

Direct staff of 39 associates, including three directors and six managers across six countries. Responsible for strategic sourcing of factories, including in-line quality control in China as well as worldwide inventory planning, and allocation driving to sales of $400 Million at wholesale. • Rationalized vendors and negotiated new contracts, adding $2.3M pre-tax. • Developed new systems & controls to govern and reduce inventory. • Reengineered quality control processes reducing defects 63%. • Reduced aged/obsolete inventory by 30%. • Optimization of shipping costs saved $500K annually.

Charlotte,Nc

Directed team of analysts in managing the replenishment inventory and processes for all departments within Belk, purchased product driving to $1B in replenishment sales. Hired, trained and developed staff to consistently apply appropriate business principles, improving results. • Improved replenishment & stock position with Six Sigma. • Developed “Item Locator” system to reduce stock outs. • Managed integration of replenishment systems for two acquisitions.

Clifton, Nj

Mentor, Oh

Valley View, Oh

B.S.B.A., Management

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification