• Managed a portfolio for two manufacturing sites valued over $10 million. • Ensured timely delivery of materials while managing inventory levels to meet manufacturing requirements and customer deadlines. • Performed cost and quality analysis to maintain service levels and budgetary requirements.• Cultivated positive vendor relationships to ensure adherence to SLAs and issue resolution.

• Sourced alternate parts as needed to keep assemblies on time. • Planned, created, submitted, & maintained Purchase Orders.• Managed portfolio of more than 2,200 products to proactively support operational procedures.• Successfully negotiated pricing on non-contract items saving over $50,000 annually.• Defined and reported team KPIs to highlight improvement opportunities.• Maintained process documentation for consistency throughout team activities. • Worked cross-functionally to keep purchased materials compliant to industry standards.• Resolved inventory related issues such as quantity discrepancies or product expiration.

• Collaborated on analytical projects including evaluation of new supply chain opportunities or process improvements.• Responsible for territory of fifteen 3PL warehouse partners.• Acted as subject matter expert, trainer, and team lead to drive department goals.• Leveraged root cause analysis skills to correct inventory discrepancies and improve processes. • Liaised with technology teams to improve system functionality for more efficient workflows.• Built new and maintained published process documents used throughout Operations, providing step-by-step instructions as well as team responsibilities for procedural standardization.• Grew strong and constructive relationships across internal and external partners. • Led projects on a product line transition team, focused on: product line exits, network optimizations, and new product lines.• Coordinated warehouse transfers, re-packaging jobs, and order fulfillment processes to meet internal or partner business objectives.• Created and implemented a company wide compensation program rewarding tenure.

• Compiled and reported company wide service levels, leading related improvement initiatives.• Coordinated the resolution of product quality incidents, involving corrective and preventative efforts with suppliers and partners.• Established new and updated processes to continue executing on the most efficient workflows. • Provided training and coaching to employees that improved procedural adherence and system understanding. • Developed freight claim tracking and management process to maximize claim recovery.

• Transformed customer complaints into positive experiences through timely, accurate, and comprehensive resolution. • Established strong communication skills while organizing shipments with external parties.