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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Used strong interpersonal skills to enhance interdepartmental communication which resulted in improved collaboration and timely execution of projects, streamlining reporting and procedures.Developed reporting methods to analyze inventory valuations and production levels for all Undercar product lines, and in addition to consideration of various trends, sets target values accordingly to meet goals of company for Executive level reporting.Worked closely with President of Asian Operations and Asst. VP of Purchasing to identify underperforming areas and suggested resolutions.Led transition across various teams for Undercar product line expansion.Managed weekly meeting between Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Operations departments.Led component purchasing for newly launched product line.Managed inventory position by reviewing forecast, production, on-hand availability, quality status and placed PO to suppliers accordingly.Performed PO follow up for accuracy of quantity, cost, and expected due date.Resolved PO discrepancy issues with suppliers and accounts receivable.Worked to maintain appropriate Months on Hand and incoming supply to support production volume.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Responsible for sourcing and negotiating multiple categories of raw materials and finished goods as well as collaborating with various business areas to identify sourcing needs and opportunities. Worked aggressively hands on within the supply chain in an extremely fast paced and frequently changing environment. Managed a $15m annual cost of product spend.Traveled internationally to visit partnering supplier mills.Worked closely with VP of Product Development and Sustainability and Senior Product Manager to bring customer ideas to life through costing, sampling, and production.Coordinated efforts between multiple departments to monitor status and completion of key tasks to reach project completion. Ongoing cost negotiation for new programs with focus on locking in quarterly costs on stock items.Worked with on-sight supplier representatives to ensure on-time delivery of quality product which meets specifications.

Cincinnati Area

● Purchased 700 textile items from over 40 domestic suppliers● Managed inventory needs based on history usage and upcoming forecasts● Negotiated costing with suppliers annually or more frequently as needed● Sought out and developed relationships with potential suppliers● Sourced needed domestic items for customers/ bids● Followed cotton and oil commodities to anticipate needed costing decreases or potential increases● Collaborated with Compliance and Trade, Forecasting, Quality Assurance, Sourcing, and Warehouse Receiving● Streamlined receiving and transfer procedures for overseas container accuracy issues ● Provided and maintained multiple weekly reports

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Head of Recycling Committee Dorm Representative

High School, College Preparatory

Activities and Societies: Spanish Club

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