Shamini Peter - Accomplished Supply Chain Professional Email & Phone Number

Sterling, Illinois, United States

Spearheaded Multifaceted Oversight: Successfully led the oversight of three pivotal verticals within the global solutions framework, strategically aligning custom manufacturing and procurement, global strategic alliance management, and transportation and logistics management to optimize operational outcomes.• Optimized Production Processes: Implemented process enhancements that streamlined production workflows, resulting in the consistent delivery of high-quality customized merchandise within specified timeframes.• Enhanced Collaborative Capabilities: Spearheaded the expansion of a strategic partnership network, augmenting market reach and fostering a collaborative environment that accelerated innovation and solution-driven approaches.• Efficient Global Supply Chain Orchestration: Orchestrated seamless and cost-effective supply chain operations on a global scale, leveraging advanced logistics strategies to ensure timely product distribution and customer satisfaction.• Streamlined Compliance Initiatives: Streamlined trade and regulatory compliance processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and legal requirements while minimizing operational complexities.• Negotiated Favorable Group Pricing: Successfully secured increased rebate rates and favorable pricing terms for group buying initiatives on a global scale, optimizing cost-saving opportunities and driving bottom-line growth

8 W 38Th Street, New York

As the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Supply Chain at Axis Promotions, I led global procurement and supply chain operations, collaborated with sales teams to secure preferred vendor status with Fortune 100/500 clients, and successfully executed the acquisition of Axis Promotions to HALO Branded in 2020.• Managed B2B parameters on the ecommerce platform, performing cost analyses for product offerings.• Nurtured and led the company's operations team in finance, marketing, ecommerce, product safety, and procurement.

Manhattan , New York

Served as liaison between sales teams, clients, and operations to develop and execute solutions benefiting the enterprise. Devised and deployed new parameters for sales while developing a highly-successful product safety and recall program. Oversaw all import, product safety, and compliance initiatives. Interacted extensively with sales team across global sourcing and procuring orders enterprise-wide. Worked closely with accredited labs on testing requirements for consumer-related products prior to goods being imported to the U.S. Served as Product Responsibility Action Group (PRAG) committee member since 2011. PRAG is comprised of 15 members setting standards, educating members, and addressing potential product safety issues industry-wide for the Promotional Product Association International (PPAI) organization. Panel speaker across numerous trade shows regarding product safety topics, risk assessments, and social compliance. ► Ensured brand awareness and recognition by educating various buying groups on product safety and purchasing of promotional items through individual webinars. Implemented import procedures to ensure sales team understood U.S. requirements for importing goods prior to closing orders. ► Developed and chaired internal Task Force to increase sales awareness on global environmental stewardship and responsible sourcing. Continually sourced new vendors both domestically and overseas to retain competitiveness. Developed and implemented factory evaluations for new manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance requirements, and environmental stewardship programs. ► Managed standards’ compliance to ensure imported products met FDA, CPSC, Prop 65 . Performed thorough research on products requiring proper documentation to meet standards. Established, negotiated, and secured shipping contracts with international freight forwarders. Leveraged detailed knowledge of forwarding and customs brokerage to facilitate best possible pricing.

Greenvale, New York

Natural Fiber Storage Manufacturer. Supply Chain Management

Jamaica, New York

International Freight Forwarding/Global Logistics

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Construction manufacturing - supply chain management