Tamara Cohen

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Franchise Owner @ Floor Coverings International
Texas, United States
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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States, United States
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About Tamara Cohen

Supply Chain professional with 10+ years of combined experience in the oil and gas and beverage manufacturing industries, driving supply chain excellence by strategically managing procurement, vendor relationships, and inventory control to ensure optimal performance and cost efficiency. Leverage a deep understanding of supply chain processes to reduce operational costs through continuous improvement initiatives.Supply Chain Director | ProcurementEmail: tecohen107@gmail.com Leads cross-functional teams to achieve seamless collaboration and successful execution of supply chain projects. Utilize data analysis and reporting to inform decision-making, monitor performance metrics, and address potential risks, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of goods and services.Optimize supply chain operations by integrating process improvements, mitigating risks, and fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders. Demonstrate expertise in managing complex global supply services and implementing innovative solutions to drive business growth and operational success.CORE COMPETENCIES• Procurement• Strategic Sourcing• Supplier Management• Leadership• Supply Chain Optimization• Budgeting & Forecasting• SOP & KPI Development• Analytics• Cross-functional Collaboration • Communication & Negotiation ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Led a team to Improve order distribution by 25% through a thorough analysis of operations, process simplification, and the implementation of key performance indicators (KPIs).• Reduced weekly incremental shipping costs by 42% and secured $40K in immediate savings and $350K annually by negotiating service contracts effectively. • Extended product planning timeline by 300% and increased gross product margin by 3% through strategic leadership, negotiation, and data-driven market analysis.• Achieved $3.6M in cost savings over 4 years by leading an innovative acquisition plan and effective RFP process.• Reduced labor costs by 8.5% and recommended a 40% reduction in contracts requiring executive approval, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs through proactive contract management and market analysis.Please contact me at tecohen107@gmail.com with any supply chain, procurement, and operations management opportunities.

Tamara Cohen's Current Company Details
Floor Coverings International

Floor Coverings International

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Franchise Owner
Texas, United States
Tamara Cohen Work Experience Details
  • Floor Coverings International
    Franchise Owner
    Floor Coverings International
    Texas, United States
  • Scout & Cellar
    Director Supply Chain Management
    Scout & Cellar 2022 - 2024
    Farmers Branch, Texas, Us
    A direct-to-consumer winery specializing in the production of naturally made organic wines.  Managed execution of supply chain operations for optimized end-to-end movement of goods, procurement, multi-location inventory management, supply/demand planning, order distribution, logistics, and vendor management. Utilized KPIs for data-driven insights and analytics to identify areas for optimization. Managed $10M+ annual COGS budget and forecast. Spearheaded growth and training of diverse team to increase delivery service and capabilities to effectively assist stakeholders. Established structure for crafting operational plans concentrated on operational excellence. • Built a process and tool to assess operational readiness prior to manufacturing, resulting in cross-functional alignment, identification of open deliverables, and seamless planning and coordination.• Led a team to reach a monthly shipping optimization rate of 85% or higher for ground orders resulting in savings of $200K over five months. • Lead negotiator on large service contract resulting in $40K in immediate savings and $350K annual savings due to direct rate reductions. Additionally, negotiated $220K - $330K in cost avoidance due to extended effective date of rate increase. • Increased supply chain productivity resulting in faster order delivery times and 28% improvement optimal zone shipping. Reduced weekly incremental shipping cost by 42% between 1Q and 4Q results. ($8K/week 1Q average, $4.6K/week 4Q average)• Performed root cause analysis (following the 5 Whys method) on order holds due to insufficient inventory. This work delivered a deep understanding of why the business problem occurs and a customer-centric 4 pronged solution with expected benefits, estimated costs, and value creation.
  • Scout & Cellar
    Sr. Manager, Supply Chain
    Scout & Cellar 2020 - 2022
    Farmers Branch, Texas, Us
    Developed and executed procurement strategies to source direct materials at optimal cost and quality levels. Led demand planning activities to accurately forecast demand and ensure adequate inventory levels. Managed a team to assess product performance, production planning, revenue forecasting, inventory availability, and direct material sourcing. Orchestrated recurring cross-functional leadership discussions on sourcing, production, resource allocation, facility capabilities, supplier relationships, and market conditions to move the business forward through decision making, action generation, and project management.• Increased internal planning cycle time by 33% resulting in improved company-wide operational readiness and seamless execution.• Developed a strategy and implementation plan to improve contract management inefficiencies through stakeholder engagement, needs assessment, and application of best practices.• Negotiated with strategic supplier and achieved $300K in cost savings due to comprehensive rate restructuring and overall cost reduction, reduced internal resource requirements by outsourcing administrative tasks, mitigated key risks by shifting loss and liability to supplier.
  • Scout & Cellar
    Supply Chain Manger
    Scout & Cellar 2018 - 2020
    Farmers Branch, Texas, Us
    Created and managed Company Product Plan by incorporating new business and product strategies, including brand development, production cycles, target sourcing, SKU rationalization, and portfolio benchmarks. Designed and maintained models to measure and quantify COGS, identify efficiency opportunities, and project inventory levels to maximize financial performance. Performed direct procurement, demand planning, and product performance analysis. Designed and executed supply chain processes, encompassing warehouse receiving, inbound logistics, inventory management, contract management, and purchase order issuance. • Oversaw $10M in 100+ purchase orders for products in line with business units and on-time product launches.• Attained 35% cost reduction through efficient capacity utilization, supplier management, contract negotiations, and supervision of inbound logistics operations.• Improved financial model functionality and capabilities to estimate COGS, gross margin, project costs, and cash outflows supporting resource management efforts and leadership decision making.
  • Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
    Contract Manager
    Alyeska Pipeline Service Company 2016 - 2018
    Anchorage, Alaska, Us
    A mid-stream oil and gas company that operates and maintains the 800-mile Trans Alaska Pipeline System from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, Alaska.Crafted company-wide sourcing strategies, monitored supplier selection activities, conducted negotiations, and awarded contracts. Devised strategic sourcing plan for multi-discipline engineering services, including formulating an acquisition plan, preparing Request for Proposal (RFP) package, navigating complex contract negotiations, checking contract implementation, and reviewing supplier performance. Analyzed contract risks and proposed mitigation strategies to protect organization's interests.• Generated over $400K in cost savings and avoidance in 2018.• Reduced $1M in cost with cumulative savings amounted to $3.6M over four years by securing multi-year contract with profitable terms, conditions, work scope, and compensation.• Headed quarterly business reviews and selected qualified vendors for 50+ professional engineering services contracts worth $20M annually.• Ensured compliance with key provisions of insurance, indemnity, and warranty regulations and kept total labor cost within 0.14% of lowest proposal.
  • Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
    Sr. Purchasing Category Specialist
    Alyeska Pipeline Service Company 2013 - 2016
    Anchorage, Alaska, Us
    Coordinated system-wide procurement and management of company's contingent labor services consisting of 120+ positions, seven suppliers, and $20M in annual expenditure. Managed day-to-day operations and cultivated relationships with strategic suppliers. Tracked future contingent labor requirements with a focus on long-term resource planning and risk mitigation strategies. Cultivated relationships with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing, quality, and service levels.• Recognized with nomination for the Innovation Award for developing innovative NTE labor rate controls.• Minimized $1.7M cost in two years through market analysis, labor rate negotiations, and proactive measures.

Tamara Cohen Education Details

  • Alaska Pacific University
    Alaska Pacific University
    General
  • University Of Alaska Anchorage
    University Of Alaska Anchorage
    Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba

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Tamara Cohen attended Alaska Pacific University, University Of Alaska Anchorage.

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