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Neenah, WI, US

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Overseeing a global program spanning 100+ manufacturing sites and distribution centers (DCs) and 50+ carriers to enhance supply chain end-to-end visibility capabilities.
• Spearheading the design and implementation of a Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platform to optimize supply chain operations.
• Defined global scope and supply chain requirements while orchestrating a multi-vendor RFP process to achieve aligned strategic partnership delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings from platform and supply chain.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, regional groups, and external partners to advance product roadmaps, delivering cost savings, improved service levels, and increased user engagement.
• Developed business operating model and governance structure for global real-time visibility platform.

Irving, TX, US

• Led the global strategy development and implementation of Supply Chain Control Tower digital platform.
• Drove Control Tower platform strategies for Planning and Logistics, delivering tailored solutions aligned with business and technical needs.
• Product Manager leading cross-functional Supply Chain/IT team focused on creating AI/ML model for Transportation Use Case.
• Utilized Product Management processes and Agile mindset to execute customer insight driven digital solutions.

Irving, TX, US

• Creating Supply Chain visibility and control through implementation of digital logistics on a global basis.
• Product Manager for agile development team build of Supply Chain Control Tower connecting SAP, WMS, TMS, and FourKites track & trace platforms to create integrated holistic view of Supply Chain
• Real-time visibility with exception management of Finished Good supply chain operation highlighting potential risks to service (OTIF) and cost.
• Desktop & Mobile applications developed to support supply chain teams wherever they are.

Irving, TX, US

• Responsible for Logistics, Finance, Internal Control, and Security at high volume manufacturing facility supporting Depend, Poise, and U by Kotex brands.
• Led team of 100+ combined salaried, union, and contract employees to successfully deliver world class results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.* Achieved 50% improvement in safety results while managing over 60%.
• Led Logistics team to deliver 20% improvement in key cost focus areas.
• Facilitated overall mill conversion cost gap closure via cross-functional workshop and cost playbook management.

Irving, TX, US

• Drove continuous improvement of $200+ million distribution operations expense spend
• Led Customer Supply Chain Cost Transformation initiative to deliver $30+ million annual savings.
• Identified & collaborated on supply chain strategic initiatives to deliver improved performance and cost.
• Consulted with business teams to develop supply chain strategies for new products and product improvement projects.
• Led Distribution Operations LEAN strategy deployment processes including strategy A3 development, mid-year & end-of-year reflection sessions, and monthly status A3 reviews.

Irving, TX, US

• Implemented and led innovation portfolio management processes and strategies for global innovation on consumer brands of Kleenex, Scott, Cottonelle, and other brands.
• Coordinated innovation stage-gate (IMF) processes for Global Family Care business
• Utilized LEAN tools including A3’s, Visual Management, Standard Work, and SPS to continuously improve existing processes.
• Deployed and operationalized the use of Clarity software system for project information management, project portfolio management, and stage-gate facilitation.
• Supported development of global innovation pathways for all Family Care product categories

Irving, TX, US

• Project Manager for commercialization of new innovative product line that won New Product of the Year award. Led development of supply chain and cross-functional team to deliver scope, cost, timeline, and quality.
• Coordinated 3rd party manufacturing for North America Poise and Kotex businesses with sites in China, Mexico, and the Czech Republic
• Developed, negotiated, and achieved leadership approval for new internal supply agreement policy between US and China teams that resolved major business and partnership conflicts. Process is now considered K-C best.

Irving, TX, US

• Strategic Product Supply leadership and Product & Technology Development core team for Baby & Child Care sector of Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa (MEA) region.
• Coordinated MEA regional finished product sourcing strategy for diapers and training pants.
• Led South Africa diaper expansion business justification and capital project development through appropriation approval.
• Supported start-up of greenfield expansion Personal Care facility in Russia helping team exceed start-up objectives.
• Led global grade change benchmarking including over 30 K-C facilities in 20 countries.

Irving, TX, US

• Responsible for operations management of three Poise Pad manufacturing machines.
• Achieved and sustained record productivity with no recordable injuries on all assets.
• Managed team of five direct report engineers and over 50 union employees.
• Led team that transformed a machine from perennial worst in large production facility to consistently first in productivity.
• Supported implementation of major union contract change.

Irving, TX, US

• Coordinated Product Supply of Surgical business manufacturing in Slovakia, Honduras, and Mexico.
• Project management of numerous productivity and cost reduction projects saving over $2 million annually.
• Liaison with Marketing and R&E to drive implementation of product innovation and renovation projects at manufacturing facilities.

Master Of Science, Industrial Engineering

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering