Experienced Supply Chain Manager adept at implementing cost-saving methodologies and improving supply chain efficiency. Led Upstream Materials team and executed resolution of key supply outages to restore operations. Led through dynamic staffing environment.

Partnered with senior leadership team to administer staffing plan and implement load balancing for daily site operations. Developed and executed strategy for Start Up Learning Manager project to maximize company-wide technical support for the largest Amazon Air Site in the nation.

Supervised salaried operations leaders, delivering exceptional leadership and staff development while optimizing performance management. Oversaw reporting and resolution of key performance metrics, including safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery, resulting in the organization consistently exceeding productivity requirements.

Developed and led the execution of sourcing strategy based on detailed analysis of packaging cost. Lead $5 Million in cost savings projects while achieving sustainability goals

Results-oriented Supply Planning professional with a proven track record of improving on-time delivery performance, skilled in inventory management, process optimization, and fostering a collaborative work environment to drive business growth. Created and implemented replenishment methodologies across the North America network, resulting in achieving 98.5% in stock and 99% customer order fill goals. Mitigated impacts to customer orders when inventory positions were insufficient. Led cross-functional collaboration with production, warehouse, and transportation departments to resolve inventory constraints and capacity issues. Delivered robust, transformational leadership during company acquisition and SAP/IBP software transitions. Coordinated with warehouses across the nation to negotiate contract terms for additional capacity based on inventory projections and project needs.

Managed quality assurance projects for e-commerce, global distributors, and North America Planning Service Centre. Evaluated potential suppliers for supplier quality and vendor network capability.

Expertly executed all inventory accounting processes relating to the production of 4 supply chains, including raw material invoice management and reconciliation. Supervised 23 technical staff members. Created departmental plans and associated budget recommendations. Facilitated daily and weekly team meetings to implement organizational objectives. During investigation of large inventory variations, increased inventory accuracy by developing process to review key performance indicators (KPI) and administering automated material use. Led invoice reconciliation and gap analyses. Applied continuous improvement savings strategies throughout department, including $1.1M savings via a process improvement workshop and identification and elimination of $300,000+ in inventory variation.

Directed material supply chain for flexible packaging organization representing a $117.8M spend pool. Oversaw material lead time, quality, capacity, cost savings, inventory, and contract and supplier performance. Adept in inventory management, logistics, and supplier relationship management, with a strong commitment to supply chain optimization. Oversaw supplier performance, conducted gap analyses, and initiated action plans to assess progress, delivering $6.2M in cost savings and reducing quality incidents by 78%. Subject matter expert for supplier qualification process. Trained organizational staff on supplier assessment. Led procurement of flexible packaging for paper manufacturing sites. Collaborated with purchasing and engineering departments to manage contracting, completion, and implementation of site level execution agreements (contract addendum) for suppliers.

Supervised network of contract manufacturing (post-production pallet manipulation) sites and 4 site managers. Led implementation of internal controls process and audit preparation across organization. Directed contract execution and pricing, enabling savings of $24M by transitioning 4 categories across 8 operations without launch or initiative interruption. Facilitated $4M in joint value creation by overseeing development of 20+ facility value stream mapping sessions.

Oversaw and managed all display assembly and warehouse operations for CMS site, enabling largest product supply chain conversion in P&G history (at that time) representing $3.5B in annual sales. Led start-up of 80,000 square foot warehouse. Oversaw $6.5M budget. Managed team of 5, defined and calibrated role descriptions, work process, and step-up cards creating an effective work structure. Implemented new SAP software site code location to increase productivity. Directed supplier contract negotiations and collaborated with leadership team for alignment. Oversaw supplier cost and performance management, including contracting, implementing KPIs, and monthly pricing for site operation. Developed onboarding plan and operations strategy for contract manufacturers at dual locations to ensure right time, right place, and right quantity for volume. Conducted issue management and resolution as needed.