Developed digital SKU rationalization and item substitution solution enabling $5.5M in category optimization savings.Implemented item lifecycle management solution resulting in continuous data integrity and reducing inventory adjustments by 50%, saving the organization $1.2M annually. Developed and implemented cybersecurity strategy, reducing security posture from critical to low while ensuring PCI compliance.Improved sales order cycle time by 80%; drove cost out of over $3M and increased order processing throughput by 70%Optimized e-commerce platform performance by over 50%; drove channel conversion for new order sales by 30% driving cost savings of over $1.5M.Implemented global WMS platform reducing latency by 40%, increasing lines per hour by 30% and overall efficiency savings of $1.9M Lifted the IT maturity curve from firefighter to business partner and digital innovator. Implemented a talent driven organizational model focused on value creation, optimization and technology enablement. Reduced overhead cost by 30% and led transformational change retaining 90% of top talent.

Enabled continuous improvement through the use of technology enablement by sponsoring and driving process workshops in strategic global initiatives such as SalesForce, ecommerce and business intelligence. Defined a business partnership and collaboration model that fundamentally drove IT visibility and value across the organization. This enabled a robust cross-pollination of ideas and transfer of knowledge which reduced operational risk and increased execution excellence.Championed roll out of a single Oracle ERP instance across 10 countries, a $100M integrated end-to-end business process solution capable of enhancing industry benchmark performance by lowering operating costs, creating full value-chain linkage from supplier to customer and facilitating quicker integration of acquisitions. Drove initiative to help implement a global IT disaster recovery, business continuity and architecture plan in partnership with Shared Service. Defined and implemented global Business Intelligence platform to drive data visibility and controls in areas such as: forecast accuracy, inventory reduction, product profitability and pricing trends. Directly responsible for establishing the company's application maintenance outsourcing program which decreased ticket backlog by 80%, increased customer response time by 60% and reduced costs by $3M annually.

Drove execution of strategies to achieve foundational global deployment of Oracle, customer service excellence, operational process efficiencies and financial visibility and control through systemic and operational change. Developed strategy and lead implementation of a B2B global mobility application for order tracking that reached over 10,000 customers across 40 countries, allowing real time connectivity to over 50 systems. Led enterprise mobility strategy which improved cross functional business process efficiencies by 25% and external customer engagement by 20%.Developed and implemented global transactional transformation & ERP strategy, lead $25M multi-year implementation plan with achieved savings of over $4M annually.Partner with senior executives to define and deliver short and long term business driven information technology strategies through strategic portfolio panning and value analysis.Led cross-functional teams on global complex capital projects, and drive innovation across a multi-functional and multi-cultural global landscape.

Responsible for Global IT systems for Supply Chain and Finance.

Lead the IT supply chain organization to improve supply chain effectiveness on a global basis. Manage projects that streamline both business process and systemic change. Work with senior leadership to identify process improvements initiatives that drive positive change. Partner with Avery's internal customers, suppliers and external customers to deliver supply chain solutions that are a differentiator in the marketplace.• Develop and drive execution of strategies to achieve long term objectives in the areas of demand planning & forecasting, capacity planning, production scheduling, inventory management, procure-to-pay and order-to-cash. • Partner with supply chain executives and IT to define and deliver a consistent set of supply chain KPI’s.• Facilitate effective development of supply chain leadership within the division. Attract, retain and develop high potential talent. • Provide support and organizational linkages to customer service, sales, and marketing.• Accountable for departmental budget and project deliverables. Secure and allocate appropriate resources and manage projects to meet departmental goals and achieve financial objectives. • Lead cross-functional teams on projects. Communicate and work with all levels of the organization.

Generated a multimillion revenue stream by developing a highly successful consumer goods business modelIncreased gross margin by 30% within two years of establishing the business by championing Six Sigma methodologies that drove cost and expenditures down.Co-developed global B2C mobile application by leveraging a wide mix of technologies, from analog to digital.Launched 4 global products and more than 20 software releases in 8 languages, managing entire pipeline from conception to support.Facilitated cost effective purchasing by developing and managing strong relationships with Asian and U.S. manufactures that sourced assembly, packaging, fabrication, component bonded inventory and plastics.Developed global distribution model that consists of more than 37 distributors in more than 50 countries.

Executed strategic planning with IS/Global Systems & Processes team to ensure seamless supply chain logistics operation. Effectively managed projects for systems update and enhancements involving SAP 4.7 upgrade, scanners wireless access points, implementation of new distribution capabilities within the system, global SAP integration, and data migration project to support Canada’s operations.• Facilitated a smooth SAP migration by ensuring functionality performed as designed• Identified business needs and system requirements by interviewing users and stakeholders• Met strict deadlines with positive results for more than 25 projects • Solved existing process and system issues, and identified areas for process improvement• Reduced downtime for employees by providing ongoing user support and communication

Directed the planning and execution of business operations analysis to be solved by automated systems. Managed and coordinated activities throughout the lifecycle of projects, including concept, scope, deliverables, milestones, resources, and deployment. Ensured that project goals were met by tracking progress and interfacing with various employees. Entrusted by executives to manage and maintain $3M dollar inventory. Facilitated accurate product supply within multiple fulfillment centers by closely monitoring distribution levels. • Saved more than $500K by implementing Six Sigma methodologies• Increased accounts receivable by $50K by streamlining the claims process• Instrumental in the development of ERP and MRP systems • Reduced overhead by building and managing relationships with key external partners• Improved quality standards and pricing structures through vendor negotiations