Director Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning
CurrentLeading a diverse team to create and implement a transformational cross-functional SIOP process incorporating demand planning, forecasting, rough cut capacity planning, and executive communication. Developing standardized processes and training across master scheduling and buying functions within multiple facilities across the US/Canada/Mexico with multiple ERPs. Leading root cause analysis of business challenges, with implementation of kaizen events to improve performance on product lines, including rebuilding local Mexican materials management organization at largest facility. Partnering with executive leadership to establish monthly, quarterly, and annual shipment targets and expectations, and reporting out on operational performance. Responsible for all customer escalations as the face of the operations organization, including direct customer operations updates.