Supply Chain Inventory Management
Resume:
BARBARA SCHUMACHER
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www.linkedin.com/in/barbsch
Demand Planner and Forecaster offering 10+ years’ experience. Adept at leveraging comprehensive forecasting techniques, supply chain analysis, and proficient data analysis to drive accurate projections. Specialized in optimizing new product launches and phase-outs to enhance forecast precision, elevate inventory turnover rates, and ultimately boost profitability."
SUMMARY:
Experienced in both unit and financial reporting, S&OP coordination, and presentation.
Goal Forecast Accuracy: Achieving an impressive +/- 5% accuracy in demand forecasting.
Fill Rates: Consistently maintaining an average 98% fill rate to meet customer demands.
Inventory Optimization: Strategically increasing inventory turns, leading to improved profits
Skilled in creation: implementation and maintenance of forecasting and requirements planning (MRP/ERP) tools. knows basic functions and roles each department contributes to the success of a profitable business
Experienced using major customer websites, data and EDI to forecast (Wal-Mart, Target, many more)
Advanced excel skills Advanced Excel (Power-Bi, pivot tables, Power Pivot, v-lookup formulas, functions
Cursory knowledge of Tableau, NetSuite, AI programing and uses, with deep knowledge in various ERP & MRP systems. Experience with: Logility, AS400, Appx, SQL, SAGE MAS90, SYSPRO.
Product launch planning and phase out planning both in forecasting and inventory management.
graphs, charts, index/match, nested functions in formulas), ad hoc reports.
CORECOMPETENCIES:
Self-Motivated • Multi-tasker • Team Player • Strong Interpersonal Skills • Collaboration • Establish • Productive and Routine Processes • Meet and Exceed Goals • Supply Chain • Processes and Procedures• Inventory • Adaptable • Strategic And Critical Thinking • Problem Solving• Communication • Time Management
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EXPERIENCE:
Demand Planner (Manufacturing), QEP Co, Inc, Boca Raton, FL April 2022 – September 2023
US flooring tool manufacturer
Collaborated with various departments and created demand forecasts, by color level, for hundreds of products and categories of flooring (and flooring equipment) in both US and Canada.
Managed apex and excel forecasts for +2,000 items, 7 warehouses in both US and Canada.
Facilitated monthly demand planning meetings with the sales team.
Created new routine monthly and weekly reports, improving communication and collaboration.
Performed root cause analysis and action plans to improve.
Demand Planner (Licensing Forecast and reporting), Jazwares LLC, Sunrise, FL July 2020 –April 2022
International toy manufacturer
Collaborated and created License Forecasts by Brand for over 90 Licensors (on demand). Collected sales, POS, inventory, and recommended demand forecasts on more than 100k sku’s across 4 companies.
With significant company growth and expansion, redesigned internal processes.
Created Planning tools and reports to manage the data (in mass) for monthly review.
Performed root cause analysis and action plans,
Forecast Analyst & Inventory Demand Planner (Mfg.), WAI Global, Miramar, FL June 2017 – April 2020
International aftermarket vehicle motors and accessories
Assisted with forecasting, plan category demand, inventory and advised purchasing for more than 25,000 sku’s covering Aftermarket and Ecommerce divisions. Collaborated with the Planning team, Sales, Warehouse, Purchasing, Logistics, China buying office, in S&OP and other meetings to accomplish goals.
Made significant revisions in forecast parameters in Logility improving forecasts by +32% for 2019.
Created tools and reports to manage new program launches contributing to 100% fill on rollouts.
Maintained and presented KPI’s t management in monthly meetings.
Reviewed and tracked EDI for KPI reporting, problem solving and forecast data.
BARBARA SCHUMACHER
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www.linkedin.com/in/barbsch
Director of Inventory& Forecast Management (Mfg.), Epoca Int’l, Deerfield Beach, FL June 2016 – April 2017
US Kitchen houseware manufacturer
Primary responsibilities focused on reduced inventory turns. Managed one purchasing person, and forecasted to improve inventory turns.
Created excel based material requirement planning tools.
Established cross department collaboration, and planning review.
Performed root cause analysis and action plans
Forecast and Planning Analyst (Mfg.), Pylon Manufacturing, Deerfield Beach, FL July 2011 – June 2016
International wiper blade manufacturer
Managed multi-million annual and monthly demand forecast for wiper blades. Analyzed industry, sales data, and customer data to advise upper management, coordinating S&OP weekly/monthly meetings and process and reports
Enhanced and improved value of the forecast function to the organization through KPI’s and reporting.
Streamlined processes, eliminated inefficiencies, and enhanced customer experiences (internal audit).
Monitored inventory levels and trends to improve distribution cost.
Managed weekly vendor meetings to discuss product changes, new products and KPI’s.
Traveled with Sales to customer meetings to assure synchronized inventory planning for seasons and planned promotions with customer replenishment team. (Wal-Mart).
Created and maintained PowerBI reports for POS data.
Inventory Control Analyst (Mg), National Beverage Corp, Fort Lauderdale, FL Jan 2008 – June 2011
US Beverage manufacturer
Managed multi-million monthly projected raw inventory balances; ensured attainment of corporate inventory goals and objectives over several facilities. Reduced inventory levels and doubled turns, reducing aged inventory. Managed new/discontinued product coordination assisting with SKU rationalization.
Awarded for implementing a positive change supporting all facets of the organization.
Submitted corporate POs to suppliers for plants to request shipped.
Assisted with supply chain responsibilities, including contract negotiation and management.
Maintained and presented KPI’s t management in monthly meetings.
Inventory Analyst, Rally Manufacturing, Miami Lakes, FL November 2001 – November 2007
Sales, Finance, Production analysis, International aftermarket auto accessories
Accountable for forecasting and purchasing inventory for a $26 million aftermarket car accessory business. Improved fill rates from 77- 98% and doubled inventory turns with close customers and internal relationships.
Forecasting accuracy improved to +/5%, after collaborating with IT to modify reports, and all departments.
Used Wal-Mart Retail link, Planalytics, EDI and other websites to gather necessary data to analyze.
Created and implemented a new planning and purchasing process with the supply chain team.
Performed root cause analysis and resolution though full supply chain process (KPI’s).
Performed internal audits for accounting and problem solving.
EDUCATION:
University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Marketing and Management
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Fl.
Certified Professional in Supply Management “prep course” (ISM)
OTHER EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: QuickTouch Solutions DBA Boca Dats Solutions (Owner/President), Harwood Companies; Forecast Analyst; Burdines of Florida Merchandise Planner; Limited Brands Store Planner; Club Car Inc (Ingersoll Rand) Sales Analyst; Macy's Executive Training Track, Dept Manager (supervised 30+ people).
Miscellaneous: Previous member of Institute of Business Forecasting and National Association of Professional Women
Professional References Available on request.
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