Supply Chain Manager

SUMMARY Accomplished Supply Chain Specialist with 15+ years of expertise in demand planning, procurement, and inventory management. Proficient in leveraging advanced supply chain software, including Blue Yonder/JDA, to enhance forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional analytical capabilities, driving significant cost reductions and process improvements. Skilled in cultivating cross-functional collaborations to meet business objectives. Holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, specializing in Business & Supply Chain Management.

KEY Kinaxis, Rapid Response, Power BI, Tableau, JDE, Ariba, JDA, MS Excel, SAP, Procurement Academy, Unity Enterprise, Truck Tracker, Load Xpert, MS Office Suite,

TECHNOLOGIES an iLog (MRP)

EXPERIENCE

Kimberly Clark Roswell, GA

6/2023 – Current Strategic Planner

Established long-term strategic capacity plan across 18-month horizon for 12 converting assets to support KCP Bath and Towel Business plans

Collaborated effective with cross-functional business segments including Demand Forecast, Finance, Category Management, Distributions, and Operations.

Aid in developing long-term outsourcing strategy based on customer demands in respective business units.

Provide logistics perspective on short term business issues involving capacity and customer service constraints.

Presenting monthly S&OP data to leadership team detailing the Master Production plan based on forecast and supply analytics.

HAVI Downers Grove, IL

8/2020 – 6/2023 Supply Chain Planner

Work as a liaison between Forecast, Analytics, and Launch Teams to develop, coordinate and implement day-to-day tasks related to event planning and promotional item launch process.

Provide suppliers with long-term forecasts reconciling production monthly to reduce cost and align on goals.

Lead cross-functional collaborations with the client, suppliers, and DCs weekly to drive decision-making alignment.

Manages the replenishment process across suppliers, distribution centers, and restaurants. Daily/weekly root cause analysis through the creation of weekly promotions status reports.

Establish a supplier production plan and distribution strategy to maintain 99% in-stock inventory levels for the promotion duration.

Work with the transportation and DC teams on the re-distribution of the aging product resulting in $600,000+ in liability mitigation.

Drives continuous improvement projects through data gathering and analysis to support supply chain decisions

Cabot Corporation Alpharetta, GA

2018 – 3/2020 Buyer

●Reduced MRO spending by upwards of 10% through spot negotiated savings

●Increased working capital goal by 20% for FY19 at assigned facilities

●Executed purchase orders/sourcing activities for the largest Carbon Black manufacturer

●Sourced raw building materials such as bolts, screws, and widgets.

●Collaborated with internal customers and stakeholders to identify procurement objectives, plan milestones, and establish project budgets

●Identified the most cost-efficient sourcing alternatives via bid solicitation methods (RFQs and RFPs)

●Analyzed cost elements against supplier pricing to determine the most competitive alternative

●Negotiated supplier contract terms/pricing to aid in the selection and contract to award

●Facilitated supplier management/setup, including safety compliance, F2F meetings/briefing, and issue resolution

●Evaluated suppliers against procurement goals ensuring purchasing compliance standards and timely execution.

SiteOne Landscape Supply Roswell, GA

2015 – 2018 Demand Planner

●Project managed the migration of 4 Market Hubs into the new JDA forecasting system

●Identified and tracked changing market trends and seasonality to aid in forecasting needs

●Reduced slow-moving and obsolete inventory by enforcing disposition

●Forecasted for purchase planning by collecting, summarizing, and analyzing data trends

Senior Purchasing Agent

●Executed purchase requirements based on forecasted/statistical sales

●Used ERP system to measure forecast accuracy to pinpoint purchasing resolutions

●Managed all purchasing from over sixty suppliers to reduce supply stock out/shortages and improved delivery times

WestRock Duluth, GA

2014 – 2015 Production Planner

●Planned/Scheduled production of four paper mills, with 5-7-day lead time working to maximize transportation cost savings and optimize box plant inventory levels

●Improved trim efficiency rate to 98% to maximize paper machine production rates

●Communicated with stakeholders on production progress, and delays increased on-time delivery from 70% to 90%

●Monitored and effectively utilized the receiving capabilities of box plants to maintain appropriate inventory levels

●Reviewed and analyzed forecasting projections within the MRP system against inventory lead times, safety stocks levels, against production line output

Georgia Pacific Atlanta, GA

2009 – 9/2014 Senior Supply Chain Analyst

●Reduced inventory carrying cost by $2MM with negotiated warehouse storage and handling prices

●Saved over $900K annually of inbound and outbound transportation expenses

●Perform cost/spend analysis for an $11 million-dollar inventory storage program to identify cost savings opportunity

●Designed, developed, and administered process improvements to mitigate risk to company and product exposure

●Facilitate strategic product placement plan for warehouse and converter facilities offering the technical services necessary for the distribution and sale of the product

●Drafted, negotiated, and reviewed contractual and technical data packages for optimal benefits and cost savings

●Gather and track warehouse performance data for evaluations of supplier quality requirements against Key Performance Indicators

2009 – 2014 Inside Sales Representative

●Increased sales by 25%, securing advanced sales of new inbound material and liquidating old inventory

●Increased inventory turns to reduce days in stock from 180 days to 90 days

●Managed orders within 24 hours while coordinating with inventory for correct product selection

●Aided in increased revenue by proactively collecting payments before releasing additional customer orders.

6/2009 – 2014 Transportation Coordinator

●Lowered freight rate by at least $25k annually to increase profit margins and reduce cost

●Condensed railcar demurrage 95% ($60,000 Annually) by creating and implementing a process for the prompt shipment and tracing

●Simplified the logistical movement for Harmon shipments via truck, rail, intermodal, or export container

●Established a network of Export and OTR carriers, maintaining insurance requirements and evaluating performance against KPI

●Organized load pickup to destination and aided in customer billing within seven days of shipment

●Created and maintained an OTR and export carrier network adding 15+ haulers annually

EDUCATION Clayton State University Morrow, GA

Bachelor of Business Administration

Major: Management Certification: Logistics & Supply Chain Management

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