Performance-focused leader specializing in optimizing supply / logistics operations, developing cost-reducing practices, and creating strategic compaxxxxxx initiatives eager to offer talents toward maximizing the bottom line.

• Dynamic Leader who offers a background in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials Control, Production Planning, Product Management, Strategic Analysis, Trends Tracking, and Lean Manufacturing; contributes talent in Project Management, Process Improvement, Team Building / Training, Budgeting, Forecasting, Purchasing, Vendor Relations, and Internal Auditing; and exhibits an ability to see the big picture at all times.
• Top Performer who boasts above-average career results, and who can make decisions to reflect positively on operations in alignment with a compaxxxxxx s vision, value, and goals to attain a significant competitive advantage.
• Visionary Professional with commendable accomplishments across global supply chain initiatives, and who can rise above challenges to increase revenue, streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and drive winning outcomes.
• Excellent Communicator who builds and sustains synergistic relationships with globally based senior-level management, supply chain / operational peers, multi-plant operations, vendors, and customers; who excels in both autonomous and collaborative work environments; and who leads staff by example and with integrity.

Powertrain Planning Coordinator (2014 Present)

  Capitalize on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking Powertrain planning coordination for this global designer, manufacturer, and seller of automobiles and trucks, including creating weekly operating plans and 52-week schedules for a GenV engine line to meet customer requirements while maintaining inventory targets.

  Develop daily engine build and load schedules for a three-shift operation of 1,656 daily build target and batch accordingly to meet parts delivery times, along with partnering with assembly plants to coordinate strategic daily delivery schedules, EDI requirements, and critical resolutions to various challenges or axxxxxx delivery issues.

  Complete engine counts / reconciliations, oversee cycle count processes, and handle corporate sampling audits.

  Scheduled weekly engine builds and parts ordering in MGO.

  Developed allocation plans with headquarters for part shortages from MCR.

  Reported to senior staff on build-to-plan results, ship schedules, inventory levels, and crisis issues.

Global Supply Chain Analyst (2012 2014)

  Utilized broad scope of industry knowledge toward designing and developing long-term budget strategies, annual inventory targets, and 24-month scheduling reports, along with partnering with senior staff and finance teams on scheduling and / or workflow strategies to maintain budget and inventory target levels.

  Directed weekly sales, scheduling, and shipment of service engines and components to Customer Care and After Sales group, and created monthly key performance charts for plant s Business Plan Deployment (BPD) metrics.

  Participated in a monthly inventory cost council with headquarters and Powertrain plants to reduce inventory.

  Analyzed and reconciled Close the Loop claims from suppliers resulting from short shipments.

  Successfully presented and trained new hires on Global Manufacturing Systems short-lead times.

  Championed the launch of Tableau and achieved a cost savings of $1 million in inventory reductions.

  Implemented POA replacement parts ordering systems to reclaim components and reduce scrap materials.

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Material Planning & Control Analyst

  Strategically steered orchestration of material flow processes between purchasing, receiving, stockroom, production planning, and manufacturing areas, including resolving non-conforming material cases, as well as resourcefully coordinating vendor return processes, internal reworks, scrap dispositions, and replacement parts.

  Partnered with QA to identify supplier quality issues while maximizing inventory optimization efforts; overseeing inventory cycle count process; managing forecasting, costs, and discrepancy analysis; and ensuring 100% accuracy.

  Facilitated account close-outs and ensured proper disposition on excess material, along with coordinating system deliveries, obtaining packaging and shipping quotes, and arranging freight carriers for accurate shipping.

  Developed staff improvement action plans per monthly progress, transaction time, and analysis and reporting.

  Eliminated $1.4 million of excess and obsolete material on 175+ closed contracts.

  Initiated compliant inventory cycle count process changes per critical MMAS standards.

  Developed materials internal work instruction, and trained stockroom and shipping / receiving staff.

  Served as audit liaison for corporate, Defense Contract Audit Agency, and Defense Contract Management Agency audits, and further provided comprehensive detailed backup of processes and / or transactions.

Product Manager (2006 2008)

  Drove growth by managing 75% of distributor plasma, projector, and accessory line accounts while partnering with senior managers on profitability and market share for category vendors and developing budget forecasts.

  Managed vendor accounts; calculated monthly Volume Incentive Rebate attainment levels; generated market share reports; and reported on inventory levels, defective inventory, and slow-moving inventory, along with analyzing vendor POS reports, determining stock purchases, and issuing stock and drop shipment purchase orders.

  Coordinated trade show exhibitions, and attended product training seminars to boost professional knowledge.

  Developed and executed margin-enhanced compatible projector lamp program.

  Led marketing staff efforts on products featured on website and at top trade shows.

  Reduced slow-moving inventory by creating action plans, and grew targeted categories.

  Educated sales force on product positioning, current market pricing, and product availability.

  Personally recruited new vendors, negotiated contract terms, and drove new line marketing launches.

Vendor Rebate & Claims Manager (2004 2006)

  Played a vital role in leading an accounts payable staff in authorizing weekly check run processes; approving checks; billing, accruing, and collecting on vendor co-op billings; and analyzing monthly Top 10 customer profits.

  Developed, filed, and claimed monthly backend claims for government education claims, special pricing deals, vendor instant rebate programs, and distribution spiffs, and adjusted team margins based on claims or payouts.

  Developed and managed a reference guide to show vendor rebate offerings as a sales team tool.

  Increased projector sales by profitably leading new promotional efforts (e.g. offering mail-in rebates).

  Revalued system inventory for product price drops, and billed and collected inventory price drop claims.

Master of Science in Operations Management Kettering University

Bachelor of Science in Business Management & Economics Empire State College

Associate in Occupational Studies Legal Administrative Assistant Bryant & Stratton Business Institute

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