Supply Chain Professional

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proactive problem solver who uses inventory management, process improvement and training strengths to achieve inventory optimization. Proven success achieving on-time delivery metrics while minimizing on-hand inventory levels.

Ability to produce outstanding results while managing tight deadlines and maintaining excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Expertise in:

Purchasing

Forecasting

Inventory Planning

Vendor Relationships

Best Practices

Interpersonal Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BEST BUY CANADA, Burnaby, BC

Senior Inventory Analyst, Computing Solutions 2006 to 2015

Managed purchases for computers and laptops with annual revenue of $200M.

Created and executed purchase plan for multiple DCs and e-commerce locations.

Established a weekly meeting with vendors ensuring on-time delivery and continuous supply of goods.

Monitored delivery schedule and coordinated with logistics team to expedite shipments.

Improved vendor performance by conducting quarterly reviews. Streamlined vendor processes, which improved fill rate and on-time delivery ratio.

Improved forecast accuracy by performing detailed analysis. Evaluated and reported weekly KPI achievements.

Reduced lead time 4 days by implementing Fast-Ship program with Apple Canada.

Established a monthly review process with senior leadership, ensuring monthly purchase plan align with budget.

Increased productivity through process standardization and new tools implementation.

Senior Inventory Analyst, Home Entertainment 2003 to 2006

Coached and supported a team of 6 Inventory Analysts who managed the end to end flow of product from manufacturer to store.

Shared best practices with other Inventory Analysts to build a standardized approach to managing inventory.

Negotiated adjustments to trucking schedules with warehouses, resulting in higher service levels.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

University of Texas, Austin, TX Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance

SOFTWARE

Advanced skills in MS Excel

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