EZO-FLO International offers over 6,000 plumbing-related products from water connectors, appliance installation, water valves, outlet boxes, expansion tanks, and more. EZ-FLO is a global company with operations in the US, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands as well as Central and South America. The company operates a wholly-owned manufacturing facility in Ningbo, China. EZ-FLO's "Eastman" brand is sold in large home improvement stores around the country.- Engaged with product… Show more EZO-FLO International offers over 6,000 plumbing-related products from water connectors, appliance installation, water valves, outlet boxes, expansion tanks, and more. EZ-FLO is a global company with operations in the US, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands as well as Central and South America. The company operates a wholly-owned manufacturing facility in Ningbo, China. EZ-FLO's "Eastman" brand is sold in large home improvement stores around the country.- Engaged with product managers to identify risk and opportunities regarding category items- Analyzed forecasted and historical demand in order to execute POs and inventory transfers- Maintained a fill rate target of 95%- Enhanced planning tools which lead to greater efficiency and improved accuracy Show less

Izba is a consulting company that provides end-to-end supply chain services to start-ups. Izba's goal is to bring Fortune 500 experience on a fractional basis so that founder's can be more equity and cash efficient as their business grows. Whether in short or long-term engagements, the company provides thought partnership and day-to-day management.

KPS Global, LLC manufactures insulated panels for large walk-in coolers and freezers and provides custom design and installation across many industries. The company operates primarily in the US, Canada, and Mexico assisting warehouse clubs, grocery stores, convenient stores, and other businesses with their controlled environment needs. KPS is an industry innovator in product and application.As Senior Buyer I served the manufacturing plant in Fort Worth, TX, and was responsible for all… Show more KPS Global, LLC manufactures insulated panels for large walk-in coolers and freezers and provides custom design and installation across many industries. The company operates primarily in the US, Canada, and Mexico assisting warehouse clubs, grocery stores, convenient stores, and other businesses with their controlled environment needs. KPS is an industry innovator in product and application.As Senior Buyer I served the manufacturing plant in Fort Worth, TX, and was responsible for all raw materials and parts. This included purchases for production, safety, and maintenance teams. Identified and sourced capable suppliers for new raw materials while carrying out RFQs with new and existing suppliers for cost savings initiatives and quality improvement.In this role I managed hundreds of active SKUs and approximately $5 million in spend annually. I oversaw a supplier transition which lead to 50% savings on COGS. Through process improvement and cross-functional engagement, I revitalized a struggling product line, increased on-time shipments by 40%, and cut costs by 60% on materials. Show less

By evaluating COPQ claims I performed root cause analysis and implemented new processes to help enhance communication and prevent future charges. In this process I worked with suppliers to identify failures and reclaimed $85,000. In this role I purchased turnkey items across the Walk-In industry from 50+ suppliers, ensuring on time delivery of hundreds of open orders to construction sites and stores around the country as well as Mexico and Canada.I engaged with internal and external sales… Show more By evaluating COPQ claims I performed root cause analysis and implemented new processes to help enhance communication and prevent future charges. In this process I worked with suppliers to identify failures and reclaimed $85,000. In this role I purchased turnkey items across the Walk-In industry from 50+ suppliers, ensuring on time delivery of hundreds of open orders to construction sites and stores around the country as well as Mexico and Canada.I engaged with internal and external sales representatives, finance leadership, installation teams, and production supervisors and challenged processes, ideas, and expectations to produce a more cohesive team environment. Show less

Melaleuca, Inc. is a consumer goods company that manufactures over 400 wellness products and operates in 14 global markets. In 2017, Melaleuca achieved $2 billion in revenue. Product categories include bath products, supplements, beauty lines, household cleaning, and pharmaceutical products.► Reduced overall inventory within category by 32% in one quarter by overseeing production planning for 300 unique products across 2 manufacturing facilities accounting for $2M in inventory for the… Show more Melaleuca, Inc. is a consumer goods company that manufactures over 400 wellness products and operates in 14 global markets. In 2017, Melaleuca achieved $2 billion in revenue. Product categories include bath products, supplements, beauty lines, household cleaning, and pharmaceutical products.► Reduced overall inventory within category by 32% in one quarter by overseeing production planning for 300 unique products across 2 manufacturing facilities accounting for $2M in inventory for the Bath & Body category.► Communicated with teams around the world and provided HQ assistance and expertise. ► Launched products requiring SKU creation and management, Bill-of-Materials creation, forecasting, branch mapping, production work orders, and transfers of finished goods. ► Managed worldwide distribution to 14 global markets, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of inventory globally.► Helped to facilitate project management of a product line rebranding including running-out old inventory to minimize scrap costs, SKU set up for all new items, production planning, and distribution of 55 newly launched products.► Weekly and monthly reporting to supervisors and managers highlighting KPIs (critical inventory items, stock outs and process improvement for avoidance, scrap, expedite costs, etc.). Show less