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Inventory AnalystAnalyze, Forecast, and Project future sales for over 3,000 itemsManage the Procurement & Logistics for 280 suppliersImprove fill rate from low 90% to 98.32% averageUpdate lead times in Encompass for more efficient, accurate orderingPioneered Beer Mate to be more efficient when ordering Molson Coors productsCollaborate with the Imperial team to hire a new customs broker for more efficient and accurate customs clearanceTrack market trends and collaborate with sales team to improve forecast accuracy

Devised plan for the five million dollar office remodelImproved Wine Fill rate from 94% to 99%Implemented a marketing strategy, leading to portfolio growth of 10.46% in 2019 (was down 4% previous year)

Successfully moved all operations to a new 220,000 sq foot warehouseLowered operational expenses, increased productivityEstablished a cross-docking facility in Traverse CityIn 60 days, led a plan that reduced delivery turnaround from forty eight hours to twenty four hours in Northern MichiganImplemented safety training program for drivers and warehouse teams, leading to a significant decrease in work-time injuries and absences Negotiated a truck lease program with Ryder which improved Imperial's image, decreased our truck expenses, resulting in Imperial having newer, more reliable trucks in the fleetNegotiated a fuel program with more convenient fueling locations for our drivers and lowered the cost of fuelInstalled ELD in trucks two years prior to DOT mandate