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Chicago, Il, Us

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

RPM International Inc. is an American multinational company with subsidiaries that manufacture and market specialty coatings, sealants and building materials. Industrial brands include Tremco, Carboline, Universal Sealants, Stonhard, RPM/Belgium, Euco, Day-Glo and Dryvit. RPM's consumer products are used by professionals and do-it-yourselfers for home maintenance and improvement and by hobbyists. Consumer brands include Zinsser, Rust-Oleum, DAP, Varathane, Mean Green, Krud Kutter, Concrobium, Moldex and Testors.This role has the responsibility to manage the materials group and lead the activities of buyers and supply planning, master schedulers, and warehouse staff at two facilities for purchasing equipment, components, supplies, raw materials, or semi-finished materials for the manufacturing of paint and coatings.

North Chicago, Illinois, United States

AbbVie is an American publicly traded biopharmaceutical company founded in 2013. It originated as a spin-off of Abbott Laboratories. AbbVie combines advanced science, expertise and passion to solve the world’s most serious health issues and have a remarkable impact on people’s lives.This role has the responsibility to manage all pharmaceutical and aesthetics finished goods inventory for all AbbVie managed facilities in the global distribution network.• Maintain inventory accuracy greater than 99.99% for 2 distribution centers and 1 warehouse while supporting 3PL’s including storage for controlled temperature materials and controlled drugs.• Development of inventory control processes, audits and risk analysis, and regulatory compliance.• Capacity planning, forecasting, business continuity planning, and KPI’s.• SAP EWM business lead for ECC to S/4 Hanna implementation.• DSCSA business lead managing serialization aggregation process and KPI’s.

Lincolnshire, Il

Kubota is the world-leading manufacturer tractors, agricultural equipment, bio-energy power plants, and clean water supply plants across the world. Kubota Engine America (KEA) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of diesel engines. KEA oversees the sale of engines, generators, and service parts to Major off road OEM’s and Kubota distributors and dealers.This role has the responsibility for leading the purchasing team for OEM and aftermarket sales. This includes MRP/DRP management, demand planning and forecasting, SAP material master, supplier management, and procurement.- Improved customer fill rate to 98.5% consistently month over month.- Lowered inventory levels by 30%- Designed database solutions and processes that improved customer service efficiencies and reduced customer pain points.- PTP, Ariba, and eSPP/DRP business lead for an SAP S/4 Hanna implementation.

Mchenry, Illinois, United States

Brake Parts Inc (now known as First Brands Group) is committed to leading the global automotive aftermarket as the premier manufacturer and supplier of brake system components. The company’s primary focus is the growth and profitability of its customers through a collaborative platform of quality, innovation, dedication and integrity. BPI has a demonstrated commitment to research, development and testing of its entire product offering, including friction, rotors, drums, calipers and hydraulic products, ensuring that they meet or exceed original equipment fit, form and function requirements. In this role had responsibility for leading a team of 80 employees in two separate locations within the distribution network. This included daily operations for receive, put away, pick, pack, and ship and an extensive repackaging PTO and MTS/KTS process. Shipping ranged from small parcel to multi truck loads.- Reduced operating costs and improved customer order fill rate by consolidating the distribution network from four locations to three locations.- Designed and implemented a customer return program/reverse logistics center.- Legacy operating system Implementation business lead to an Oracle ERP and WMS.- Managed inventory accuracy at 99.9% on a value over $23M.- Managed a distribution footprint of 175,000 sqft.

Mchenry Il

The Customer Service Supervisor will lead a consolidated team from the firms factory direct/container planning, customs documentation, GM International, and BPI International groups into one focused team that will provide end to end service. The team is designed to strengthen the firms process supporting international business, from container shipments for North American and European customers, to international shipments from the distribution centers. By providing sales leads and customers with a single point of contact, the firm can streamline work activity and help the sales organization focus on sales growth.• Received General Motors Supplier of the Year Award for 2015, 2016, and 2017.• Received the Uni-Select Diamond Award / Supplier Award for 2016.• Managed international and domestic customer accounts worth over $100 million annually.• Supported customer growth in the program from $40 million to over $100 million in sales annually by improving process and efficiency.

Mchenry

This role had responsibility for inventory management, purchasing, and leading teams of 15-25 employees in day to day operations in the firms OE distribution center for General Motors, Nissan NA, and NASCAR. - Managed inventory accuracy at 99.9% on a value over $25M.- Designed an efficient warehouse layout for 240,000 sqft to reduce operating costs by 3%- Business lead for distribution center relocation.- Maintained ISO 9001 certification.

Schaumburg Il

McDonald's is the world's leading global food service retailer with over 36,000 locations serving approximately 69 million customers in over 100 countries each day. More than 80% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men and women. As the Assistant Store Manager, Managed a high volume store in the greater Chicago area. Responsibilities included managing a crew of 30 employees, floor supervisors, and swing managers. Increase store sales by starting up the “open 24 Hrs” program. Increase customer satisfaction by reducing drive thru times to under 2 minutes during peak hours.Improved equipment longevity by resurrecting a lost store maintenance program.

Arlington Heights Il

Guitar Center is home to the world's largest selection of popular guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards, workstations, drums, percussion, microphones, PA systems, DJ equipment, stage lighting, recording software, studio gear and more. Backed by over 260 stores across the country.Was recruited as a commission floor sales rep for a high volume store. Was promoted after a year to a department manager. As sales grew I moved to a new role for in store marketing. Assisted in store annual sales growth of 10% in 2002 and becoming a division leader in August by being the stores warranty sales leader. Setup and maintained an online partnership with 3rd party store on lines sales.

Mchenry Il

The Dana Holding Corporation (formerly affiliated with Brake Parts Inc) is an American-based worldwide supplier of powertrain components such as axles, driveshafts, off-highway transmissions, sealing and thermal-management products, and service parts.The company's customer base includes virtually every major vehicle manufacturer in the global automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets. Based in Maumee, Ohio, the company employs approximately 23,400 people in 26 countries and reported 2010 sales of US$6.1 billion. The company is included in the Fortune 500.As an Analyst, I conducted value added analysis to strengthen the distribution network. This included labor tracking and improved productivity, monitoring trends in customer orders and sales channels, and assisting in inventory projects.

Mechanical Engineering

Associate’S Degree, Applied Sciences

Activities and Societies: Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration

Food Safety And Sanitation Certificate, Food Science