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Cumming, Georgia, United States

Create invoices for assigned customers using multiple billing inputs. Analyze reports and other inputs to upload changes to the company's fixed asset inventory. Other duties to be assigned...

Cumming, Ga

Purchase hardware, software, and services to support business units in Seattle and Boston. Recently negotiated a multi-year software renewal agreement for multiple business units that led to at least 25% cost savings ($500K+), plus 0% financing for 3 years and only one annual payment. Built a tool to enable analysis of hardware/software support renewals, leading to improved cost management. Once enough data has been input, the tool will enable analysis of trends. Developed a process to ensure renewals orders are issued on time. Manage ISO9001 purchasing forms and work instructions. Took on half another employee's job after a reduction in workforce in summer 2020.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa

Delivered vendor managed inventory (VMI) training individually and in group settings to new hires and seasoned analysts. Developed a tool to assess the success of training programs and identify training gaps. Planned and executed to close gaps. Transitioned positions from seasoned analysts in diverse locations to new hires in Wilkes-Barre.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa

Managed 30 projects of various complexity for commercialization of products around the world. Facilitated cross-functional and cross-border collaboration. Commercialized 6 flavors of Sugar Free Tang for Puerto Rico that were produced in Mexico.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa

Managed flow of inventory for assigned customers to ensure compliance with customer requirements. Collaborated cross-functionally to improve forecasts and achieve fill rate targets. Completed sourcing analysis for cheese and salad dressings, which led to closer alignment of replenishment orders to forecast. Turned around an account that was about to go off of VMI by using analytical ability and collaboration skills to gain the buyers' confidence. Shortened processing time for a key report from 12 hours to 90 minutes per week using Excel skills. Served as SAP super-user, which entailed resolving invoice and shipment posting errors and doing some rudimentary root-cause analysis. Delivered Microsoft Office training to groups of peers.

Duluth, Ga

Analyzed data from multiple sources to create meaningful information. Identified and ensured correction of flawed data in the new ERP system. Drove continuous improvements by developing and presenting metrics to team and management. Managed $1 million dollars of production parts. Shortened monthly reporting cycle by more than 3 days. Evaluated more than 14,000 line items, identifying those that were obsolete, leading to a potential inventory reduction of $5.5 million. Developed a process and tool to forecast order dates, quantities, and cash flow for senior management prior to a major contract being awarded. Presented lunch-and-learn Excel training for my team and others.

Alpharetta, Ga

Managed flow of inventory to assigned retailers. Conducted sales analyses at multiple levels. Provided recommendations for changing product assortments as well as future fashion buy quantities. Presented performance reviews to customers and account management. Reduced excess inventory on replenished goods at a key account from 36.5% to 9.5% in one year, which was remarkable in a slow turn business. Collaborated with counterpart in Retail Floor Space Management to evaluate SKU-store group level performance. Proposed assortment changes, increasing turns by 4% and in-stock from 94.3% to 96%.

St. Simons Island, Ga

Held a series of progressively more responsible positions beginning with a low-level position in the MRO storeroom and culminating in a high-visibility position which entailed managing the inventory flow to a key customer’s 13 distribution centers and 500 stores nationwide. Collaborated with shipping and transportation to schedule warehouse replenishment orders during the week, allowing customer orders to receive the preferred weekend shipping time slots. Managed flow of inventory to consignment warehouses and resolved any associated issues. Performed monthly inventory reconciliation for the consignment warehouses. Received vice-president's award for excellence as well as recognition from peers and other management.