*Managed Supply Chain visibility products/ services* Feature launch and internal customer feedback* Coordinated with software development/ product teams* Competitive RFI and bid optimization platforms * Strategic sourcing for transportation spend and vendor negotiations

• Negotiated commercial terms on carrier contracts, analyzing cost, service and carrier diversity• Improved service of B2B + Retail shipping by increasing transportation pools and holding carriers accountable for on-time service • Drove major cost savings by improving carrier utilization • Monitored carrier market and develop transportation strategy to minimize overall spend • Redesigned the model of choosing the optimal carrier by relocating part of my staff and by developing thresholds in choosing a carrier• Increased on time delivery to consumer by delaying the critical pool time of our national carriers

• Responsible for managing inventory at the store and distribution center level for an assigned number of domestic vendors. • Additionally responsible for managing store ordering and PO life cycle for replenished and in/out product. • Responsible for forecasting demand to estimate the amount of product to order. • In charge of monitoring key performance indicators for assigned vendors. • Routinely corporate with cross-functional teams to insure inventory levels align with merchandising policy and financial goals. • Identify issues and opportunities as well as the appropriate action plan to support company financial goals.• Execute new item entrance and exit strategies (planogram resets) as well as planning for seasonal and promotional strategies. • Ensure that inventories are appropriate to support sales and presentation standards.

• Performed as a Supply Chain Analyst for multiple Distribution Centers in support of the Business-to-Business, Family Care, and Personal Care product divisionso Planned transportation for over 75% of all KC Domestic Distribution Centers• Key Member in Alignment by Process Pilot- Domestic Operationso Responsible for creating, developing, and rolling out Process Piloto Process resulted in eliminating 2 FTE’s (Full Time Equivalents)• Utilized TM (Transportation Management by i2) to support outbound shipment planning to customers and other K-C facilities, to ensure optimal/cost effective carrier selection and on-time service to meet the business needs• Worked closely with the distribution centers to manage loading capacities and carrier trailer pools.• Addressed and resolve delivery issues with customers and provide support for expedited shipments to meet customer needs• Identified and implemented supply chain cost savings opportunities

• Performed as a Supply Chain Analyst for multiple Distribution Centers in support of the Business-to-Business product division• Identified innovative solutions to reduce or avoid cost to the business, such as identifying a new rail lane and converting from truck to rail transit where efficient and cost effective• Consistently relied upon as the go-to expert on my team for Excel spreadsheet development, management, and analysis• Became familiar with the Lean / Six Sigma philosophy of continuous improvement through daily metric tracking and the successful integration of improvement efforts within my department• Shipped over 14000 truckloads while spending over 20 million dollars