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-Managed inventory levels in seven 3rd party warehouses, with responsibility for approximately 330 products -Created extensive Excel routine to automatically format and apply calculations to crucial central data file: Replaced mental or manual calculating with automated calculations, saving time and improving accuracy. Created permanent record of what deployment decisions were made and why. Standardization helped facilitate cross training and increased case fill from approximately 89% at… Show more -Managed inventory levels in seven 3rd party warehouses, with responsibility for approximately 330 products -Created extensive Excel routine to automatically format and apply calculations to crucial central data file: Replaced mental or manual calculating with automated calculations, saving time and improving accuracy. Created permanent record of what deployment decisions were made and why. Standardization helped facilitate cross training and increased case fill from approximately 89% at the time of the acquisition to an average of 99%-Spearheaded cleanup and validation of inventory data in preparation for move to new business system-Trained at corporate offices and onsite with IT to learn multiple new Nestlé business processes, then trained rest of team -Documented all processes of the department in newly approved quality management format-Created new process for managing disposition of defective product: gathered business rules by communicating with multiple departments; developed process from approvals through execution, monitoring and reporting Show less

Team leader for group of Warehouse Coordinators; responsible for all inventory transactions in 3rd party warehouses as well as training temps and team members to do the same.-Managed inventory levels for assigned products and 3rd party warehouses-Worked with IT, 3rd party warehouses and internal work team to implement new EDI transactions and processes-Developed month end monitoring tools and processes to ensure maximization of sales goals -Developed system tools and… Show more Team leader for group of Warehouse Coordinators; responsible for all inventory transactions in 3rd party warehouses as well as training temps and team members to do the same.-Managed inventory levels for assigned products and 3rd party warehouses-Worked with IT, 3rd party warehouses and internal work team to implement new EDI transactions and processes-Developed month end monitoring tools and processes to ensure maximization of sales goals -Developed system tools and reports to assist entire team and management with analysis and monitoring Show less

Developed and provided reporting to support Logistics.-Analyzed shipment data for Logistics and Sales and implemented new reporting-Redesigned and improved case fill and order fill reporting process and accuracy-Developed multiple Access tools to provide routine information faster and easier

Master planned for 4 lines, which involved writing daily production schedules for 8 different work centers. -Determined production priorities to ensure maximum customer service, minimum inventory, and best utilization of equipment and personnel-Developed and issued production schedules to workcenters based on forecasted demand, customer service needs, and supply chain costs (focusing on line sequencing optimization)-Responsible for overseeing and troubleshooting raw material and… Show more Master planned for 4 lines, which involved writing daily production schedules for 8 different work centers. -Determined production priorities to ensure maximum customer service, minimum inventory, and best utilization of equipment and personnel-Developed and issued production schedules to workcenters based on forecasted demand, customer service needs, and supply chain costs (focusing on line sequencing optimization)-Responsible for overseeing and troubleshooting raw material and packaging inventories pertinent to my production lines -Monitored and maintained WIP to keep inventory levels in line with corporate polices and ensure timely completion-Opened, closed, updated and rescheduled work orders -Worked closely with Production, Purchasing, Warehousing, Quality, Demand Planning, and R&D, to know what was happening in ANY area that could affect my production lines-Assisted production teams with scheduling and shortage issues, both immediately and proactively-Created multiple Excel and Access tools for analysis and management of work tasks. For example: Show less

Primary responsibility was to assist Purchasing and Receiving users in converting their processes to the new system. -Continued role as point person/troubleshooter/liaison between users and IT-Evaluated and documented the menu and program level security requirements of users -Continued training users on JDE and assisting them with writing documentation of new processes.

Worked with IT and consultants on the business analysis for setting up Distribution modules (Warehousing, Shipping, Invoicing, Finished Goods Inventory, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger processes) in new AS400 mainframe system (JD Edwards) -Wrote testing scenarios and coordinated system testing between many functional areas-Collaborated closely with IT in designing modifications and as writing specifications for modifications and justifications.-Trained multiple users from… Show more Worked with IT and consultants on the business analysis for setting up Distribution modules (Warehousing, Shipping, Invoicing, Finished Goods Inventory, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger processes) in new AS400 mainframe system (JD Edwards) -Wrote testing scenarios and coordinated system testing between many functional areas-Collaborated closely with IT in designing modifications and as writing specifications for modifications and justifications.-Trained multiple users from diverse departments on using the system and the report writing tool-As a superuser, acted as a general troubleshooter/user support after the system went live.-Wrote training manuals for several departments Show less