Susan Amann, Mba Email & Phone Number

Aurora, Co, Us

Aurora, Co, Us

Aurora, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, Us

o Frontier Fire Protection in business since 1960 is theleading fire protection company in Colorado, whoseportfolio is rapidly increasing to other states. We’veworked on major projects including Facebook andGoogle.o Directly oversee Purchasing and Inventory teams,including recruiting and performance management.o Develop Supply Chain standards, policies and workprocesses, in line with company standards – drivento execute and continue improvement.o Engage with suppliers to establish process andimprove pricing.o Organize teams, systems and processes to optimizeraw materials, work in process, and finished goods.

*Improved the inventory management to optimize cash flow by reducing weeks of supply from 20 or more weeks to 8 weeks while still exceeding sales plans.*Conduct competitive product analysis, determining potential for profitability increases. *Recommend new products, SKU's and pricing to increase sales.*In my latest promoted role, director of operations, I spearheaded the implementation of a new point of sale system, resulting in the companies’ ability to maximize efficiencies on inventory control.*Proven role in all aspects of the business including store operations, system integrations, human resources, payroll and employee mentoring and training to a staff of twelve.

Denver, Colorado, Us

*Partner with over fifty vendors to negotiate pricing, freight discounts, terms and dating, margin enhancements and product availability.*Manage and plan inventory for 30 stores nationwide, including product refills and new product buys for various product categories.*Set and manage appropriate levels of inventory per store, per vendor using min/max system for store models.*Execute appropriate markdowns, RTV's, price changes, and transfers between 30 stores nationwide.*Perform quarterly store visits to review sales, merchandising and visuals and product mix.*Train store management and staff about new product arrivals when vendors are not able to.*Plan product mix and collect samples for annual holiday buying gift guide.*Market products in creative manner including windows programs and door trippers.

Denver, Co, Us

*Increased production by 25% with the use of my bilingual abilities on an international level to communicate with outside production facilities.*Maintained inventory levels of raw material and component flow for internal and external production facilities.*Managed and reconciled physical inventories for raw material warehouses on a cycle count and monthly basis.*Managed the tracking of all purchase orders that are produced in outside production facilities.*Maintained quality control level of all produced product that returns from outsourcing facilities.*Representative of Pricing committee, which entailed pricing product using internal & external product comparison as well as cost evaluation.*Representative of Private Label Launch Committee, which managed product through all product lifecycle from initial designs to final production.

Denver, Co, Us

*Developed a merchandising plan specific to each market and vendor by analyzing selling trends, understanding projected sales levels in each market, and determining sales to inventory levels for all products.*Maintained detailed knowledge of all vendors carried by John Atencio stores and supervised the coordination of re-orders and maintenance of master list products.*Improved the merchandising plan for eight retail stores by analyzing and updating the master lists on a regular basis.*Trained all retail store associates on new products and new vendors.*Reduced the transfer of products between inventories to accommodate master lists. *Managed and reconciled physical inventories for all products on a monthly basis.*Developed the breakdown process of products and recycling projects.*Planned and implemented new product buys for the retail channel, as well as, holiday, special event buys for non-new products.

Knoxville, Tennessee, Us

*Facilitated concession-marketing promotions for over 200 theatres including creating, planning, budgeting, and distribution.*Worked with the Creative Services department regarding graphics and the message of merchandising material, creating ease in ordering from vendors.*Developed a menu ordering system in Excel, responsible for vendor cost reduction, ease of distribution/delivery and solution of problems in the field.*Managed account payables/receivables and invoicing from all vendors.*Assisted Vice President of National Concessions and Marketing Director with all administrative duties and maintained concession data on 200 theatres.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Operations And Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Communications

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs