- Orchestrated the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle for all service parts and accessory products across North America, enhancing operational coherence and efficiency.- Introduced a new forecasting system, significantly improving predictability and ensuring seamless integration with S&OP partners, optimizing supply chain responsiveness.- I revitalized the accessory business's Product Fulfillment Team, achieving the lowest backorder levels and highest product availability in five years, directly enhancing customer satisfaction and service levels.- Successfully negotiated pricing with an alternative supplier for accessories, achieving a substantial cost reduction of $1 million year-over-year, which directly improved profit margins and operational budgets.-Led and executed vital projects to bolster logistics operations, demonstrating a keen ability to drive strategic initiatives from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with broader business goals.- Overhauled the process for Product Introduction and Phase-Out (PIPO), minimizing surplus inventory and markedly enhancing launch readiness, demonstrating a strategic approach to product lifecycle management and operational efficiency.

- Spearheaded capacity planning for the acquisition of two offsite warehouses, aligning with a strategic vision for managing $20M in production materials, significantly enhancing logistical operations and material readiness.- Championed system transaction accuracy and robust process controls across the Turf Care Factory, setting clear expectations that enhanced operational integrity.- Led the implementation of the SAP LES module, revolutionizing storage unit (SU) management and boosting capacity utilization by 30%, thereby optimizing warehouse operations and inventory management.- Cultivated a strong partnership with our third-party logistics (3PL) provider, driving key performance indicators (KPIs) that aligned with enterprise-wide metrics, and effectively communicated these insights to the leadership team, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence.- Developed and launched real-time automated KPI dashboards for Material Flow, 3PL, and Inventory Management, providing instant feedback on operational disruptions and enabling swift resolution to maintain uninterrupted production flow.- Guided the factory to successfully meet and exceed operational and strategic goals through innovative leadership and a focus on continuous improvement.

- Fostered and managed relationships with 45 suppliers across two critical commodities, overseeing an annual spend of $87 million, demonstrating a robust ability to maintain strategic partnerships and negotiate effectively.- Implemented and enforced key performance indicators (KPIs) for all 45 suppliers, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals in quality, cost, and delivery, reinforcing supply chain reliability and performance.- Directed pivotal projects within the Seats/Belts/Tires commodity group, achieving a notable cost reduction of $255K, reflecting a keen aptitude for identifying and capitalizing on cost-saving opportunities.- Secured a 2% year-over-year cost reduction in the Power Module Commodity, translating to a significant $1.2 million savings through strategic negotiations and cost management strategies.- Led the Quality and Supply Management team in critical continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, resulting in a 15% reduction in quality impacts, showcasing leadership in enhancing product quality and operational excellence.

- Oversaw the production scheduling of 9 product lines, ensuring alignment with both domestic and export customer expectations, demonstrating adeptness in balancing production capacities with market demands.- Forged productive partnerships with channel partners, achieving a 15% reduction in shipping-related customer dissatisfaction, showcasing a commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction through collaborative efforts.- Spearheaded a major system enhancement in SAP, optimizing processes for sourcing orders, invoicing, and managing shipping claims, culminating in an 80% reduction in order processing time, significantly increasing operational efficiency.- Led a cross-functional team in implementing a new driveline configuration for the nine series round baler at John Deere, delivering annual savings of $70,000 and demonstrating impactful leadership in product innovation and cost reduction.

- Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers, strategically identifying key areas for future improvements and growth, demonstrating a proactive approach to supplier development and partnership enhancement.- Conducted thorough audits of supplier business practices, uncovering and capitalizing on opportunities for enhanced process controls and significant cost savings by eliminating non-value-added activities, showcasing a keen eye for efficiency and optimization.- Led a Process Verification Audit (PVA) to rigorously ensure suppliers' compliance with product specifications and establish robust process controls, affirming a commitment to quality and consistency in the supply chain.- Successfully managed two warranty recovery cases with a combined potential of $1.3 million in recoveries. Presented compelling evidence and analyses to the Supply Base Manager, culminating in successfully recouping 65% of the claimed warranty costs, reflecting exceptional negotiation skills and a strategic approach to cost recovery.

- Directed a team of 20 personnel, successfully meeting stringent daily deadlines for 8-10 trailer departures, ensuring all packages processed through the facility were dispatched on schedule.- Orchestrated the coordination of 45 package cars, guaranteeing on-time service delivery to and from the facility and upholding next-day air service commitments.- Enhanced production team output efficiency by 12% within the first eight months through strategic implementation of KPIs and a comprehensive cross-training program, significantly maximizing workforce productivity.-Provided daily reports to senior management on local sort performance, offering valuable insights into operational disruptions and their potential impacts on on-time service, facilitating informed decision-making and preemptive action planning.