· Direct all forecasting, supply and demand planning, inventory, logistics, Customs, distribution, quality, warranty, customer service and finance functions for US market· Lead global supply chain council which develops long term strategy to align supplier capacity, sourcing selections, and supply chain functions to multi-year strategic plans. Extensive experience with suppliers and staff in Asia.· Team leader and collaborator who enjoys the process of staff selection and staff development with very limited employee turnover· Align product development with global go-to-market delivery and launch timelines· Implemented S&OP process to better match supply with demand, particularly during COVID-19 bike boom· Restructured logistics partners to drive decisions with data and moved to company self-run distribution center· Implemented Sage X3 ERP for global rollout. Implemented connected B2B system for dealer ordering and visibility.· Negotiate SaaS, IT, contractor, and indirect spend categories to focusing on timeliness, effectiveness, and P&L profitability

- Direct global merchandising, sourcing, pricing, inventory planning and distribution channels for bikes, parts, apparel, and accessories- Manage open-to-buy and increase inventory turns through improved forecasting and leveraging true net requirements and timing- Orchestrate Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align cross-departmental needs and expectations for demand, supply, and finances.- Create revenue plans from an inventory perspective to manage capacity, turns, open-to-buy and forward looking cash flow needs.- Implemented PDCA [Plan, Do, Check, Adjust] monthly executive-level review aimed towards continuous improvement in inventory, sales, promotions, and product decisions. KPI and analytically driven for continuous improvement.- Management of 7 employees from warehouse staff, buyer, and Taiwan coordinator roles- Daily interaction and 3-4 trips annually to overseas vendors, customers, and trade shows throughout Asia and Europe. - Negotiate and manage pricing and contracts for chosen forwarders and logistics providers.- Aid in complete bike spec, pricing, and go-to-market for all new product.- NetSuite and Microsoft Office advanced user. - SKU infrastructure, landed cost analysis, and global pricing and margin metrics.

- Manage all operational aspects for Niner's global supply chain network from pricing, planning, forecasting, purchasing, logistics, warehousing, value-add activity, and distribution. - Orchestrate Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align cross-departmental needs and expectations for demand, supply, and finances.- Create revenue plans from an inventory perspective to manage capacity, turns, open-to-buy and forward looking cash flow needs.- Transitioned Niner from a 3PL distribution partner in California to a self-run distribution center in Colorado to centralize inventory and implement value-add processes (JIT/postponement).- Oversee 3PL warehouse in Vietnam (and moved facility from Taiwan).- Management of 7 employees from warehouse staff, buyer, and Taiwan coordinator roles- Daily interaction and 3-4 trips annually to overseas vendors, customers, and trade shows throughout Asia and Europe. - Negotiate and manage pricing and contracts for chosen forwarders and logistics providers.- Aid in complete bike spec, pricing, and go-to-market for all new product.- Soft goods and web store hard goods product management.- NetSuite and Microsoft Office advanced user.

- Manage Niner's global planning, forecasting, and purchasing. - Implemented S&OP process to align supply and demand plans cross-departmentally.- Manage open-to-buy plans to keep desired safety stock, increase inventory turns, and improve service levels while balancing financial needs of the company.- Negotiate and manage pricing and contracts for chosen forwarders and logistics providers.- Moved Niner's global 3PL distribution partner from Taiwan to Vietnam; continued oversight of Californai distribution center

Aid in the forecasting, purchasing, trafficking, and quality control of bicycles, frames, and aftermarket products at Felt. Develop performance clothing and bicycle accessories, oversee aftermarket frame specifications, and aid in operational processes.

Retail sales, fitting, mechanics, merchandising, inventory, and various tasks at a local bicycle retailer.

Various intern work for procurement and finance departments including work on contracts, developing a Small Business Administration database, writing a "Buyer" employee handbook and "how to" manual. Also supplier relations, ERP system restructuring, and various work for the purchasing process.