Supply Chain Inventory Management
Resume:
Danielle Yeater
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Objective:
I am seeking a challenging position that will utilize my 28 years of experience in Global Logistics, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, B2B Retailer partnerships, Global Operations, Packaging Science, as well as challenge me with the opportunity to grow as a management professional.
Qualification Summary:
Excellent knowledge in all manners of Logistics acquired over almost 3 decades of hands-on activity. Management and training of various departments of manufacturing industries. Extensive inventory management skills. Powerful leadership and analytical skills, with a strong ability to motivate staff to achieve great results.
Related Experience
Night Owl Security/Ferris Marketing Aug 2015-Dec 2022 Operations and Logistics Manager
In my 7 plus years at Night Owl, I was responsible for all Operations and Logistics Management in the US, and also all movement from our factories in Asia. In this role, I worked directly with the buyers and rep groups for Walmart, Best Buy, Costco, Sam's, BJ's, Home Depot, plus all the regional Electronics distributors across the US and Canada, including Amazon.. I lead the charge in getting our line-up RFID functional and approved by Walmart, which is now a requirement. I have a Packaging Sciences Accreditation and vast experience with GS1 barcoding along with extensive knowledge of the Retailers' requirements. I also have successfully executed pallet programs for Costco and Sam's, and managed all yearly Black Friday and new planogram resets for Walmart and Best Buy. Other responsibilities:
● Hazmat certification and training of all employees (49 CFR, DOT
● Establish all shipping and packaging practices in accord to DOT regulations, Retailers requirements, while keeping in mind what is most efficient for Night Owl
● Oversee 2 additional 3PL’s in the US
● New product set-up of all models in Netsuite, B2B Gateway, Retail Link, and Retailers’ portals
● Master Data maintenance in Netsuite for all Logistical data
● Create and assign all packaging requirements for all models in order to import, ship, store, and shelf the most efficiently (packing layout inside retail boxes)
● Assign packaging details for the printers (corrugate details, wall thickness, ECT)
● Sourced and assigned carriers for daily shipments
● Trained accounting personnel on how to read delivery documents in order to collect on invoices and dispute fines and short pays
● Audit and approve freight invoices
● Manage yearly physical inventory for all 3 locations along with the reconciliations
● Work with the bank auditors for yearly audits (lasts about 3 months)
● Maintain a database for all Customs Documentation Noteworthy Achievements
● Remove hazardous foam packing materials and replaced them with 100% biodegradable Molded Pulp Fiber
● Right sized the existing line-up’s packaging which cut storage space and spend by 40% in the 1st year.
● Changed shipping practices which resulted in a $5M freight reduction in the 1st 2 years.
● Zero Hazmat shipping infractions
● Achieved RFID approval for Walmart on the 1st submission
● Taught the accounting team how to combat shortpays and fines. After the training, the amount of dollars that were past due reduced by $3.5M in under 4 months
● Perfect track record for all pallet programs for Costco and Sam’s Source Interlink Companies May 2011-November 2014
Director of Logistics
I was responsible for managing a team of 35 employees located throughout the US. I worked very closely with our manufacturing plant in order to execute programs with the utmost efficiency, with the goal of attaining the highest possible revenue margins. I worked intimately with our Design Engineers so that all items can ship the most cost effective way, without jeopardizing the integrity of our racks. I have extensive experience with importing of raw materials, and the shipping of finished goods throughout the globe. May 2008-November 2014
New Rack Program Roll-outs
● Develop shipping schedules by coordinating the requirements of Sales, Manufacturing, freight and third party installation companies
● Create, manage and publish all necessary spreadsheets to support the process
● Supervise all aspects of the rack removal teams, including scheduling, and payroll Packaging and Shipping Dept in Rockford facility
● Manage RDS Rockford team as well as temp labor
● Design job-specific packaging in a cost effective manner
● Source and purchase all packaging materials
● Schedule personnel for shipping, packing, etc
Supply Chain duties
● Source and vet all shipping, packaging, and installation vendors
● Purchase all shipping and packaging supplies
● Maintain costs per program for profit analysis
Inventory Management and Analysis
● Physical quarterly inventory counts
● Reconciliation of quarterly accounts and subsequent reports for Accounting Department and tax purposes
● Daily inspection of newly manufactured finished goods, recording, and reconciling Quoting
● Calculate freight, labor and packaging costs for Retailer bid packages including Walmart, Target, CVS
● Combine cost estimate data from engineering with freight, packaging, and install costs to format final quotations Additional Responsibilities
● Management of old magazine removal process for Barnes and Noble stores
● Oversee project with IT Department to update and correct RDS Shipping System Software Chem Polymer a Teknor Apex Company
Teknor Apex relocated the Ft Myers, FL plant to Brownesville, TN in early 2008 Logistics/Customer Service Manager March 1995-March 2008
Duties included:
● Management of inventory QC processes
● Negotiating inbound and outbound freight contracts for main plant and 5 satellite warehouses
● Shipping of finished goods to customers, distributors, and satellite warehouses
● Importation of raw materials and exportation of finished goods to 4 continents
● Management of Shipping and Customer Service personnel
● Scheduling of finished goods production
● Auditing and approval of freight bills (cost control)
● Quoting and cost analysis of logistics and raw materials
● Management of sample tracking for direct and distribution customers
Relocation of Ft Myers plant functions January 2008-March 2008
● Training of new Customer Service staff at Teknor Corporate location (Pawtucket, RI)
● Training of Brownesville, TN plant personnel on CP customer QC and Logistics procedures Computer Skills
Netsuite, Pacejet, JDA, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Cognos, Business Objects, various ERP systems, RetaiL link, Amazon Seller Central, Box, Sharepoint
Education:
June 1994 Riverdale High School – Diploma
June 2001 Edison Community College - Business Administration Degree December 2021 Packaging School, Packaging Sciences Accreditation References:
● Tom Matthews
CFO, Night Owl Security (former)
● Kim Jones
Supply Chain and Operations Director, Night Owl Security (former)
Holly McMcmaster, Director of Financial Analysis, Source Interlink
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● Mike Ferris, VP of Operations, Night Owl Security
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