Jennifer Esfeld

Plano, TX

214-***-****

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Visionary, influential, and solution-focused executive leader propelling significant results through dynamic foresight, strategy and leadership.

Innovative and proactive procurement and operations professional with extensive experience orchestrating operational excellence, driving key initiatives, and executing successful organizational strategies.

Outstanding flexible leader demonstrating an exceptional understanding of procurement and operational requirements while delivering problem-solving proficiencies, overcoming challenges, and exceeding goals and objectives.

Demonstrates proficiency establishing expectations, communicating vision, monitoring progress, and producing remarkable outcomes. Core Competencies:

Operations Management

Procurement Management

Process Improvement

Operational Strategies

Strategic Leadership

Global Operations

Time Management

Vendor Management

Logistics & Distribution

Data Mining

Project Management

Category Management

Process Excellence

Contracts & Negotiations

Risk Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2019 to 2020: VARIDESK LLC., Coppell, TX

Designer, manufacturer and distributor of flexible office furniture. Distribution Operations Manager (2019 to 2020)

Managed global third-party warehouses (3PLs) on three continents. Oversaw inbound, storage, outbound and rework services to ensure they met contractual key performance indicators (KPIs).

Monitored to ensure Amazon Seller Fulfilled Prime KPIs of 99%+ were met to ensure daily revenue of approximately

$70K per day.

Executed the transition of 3PL west coast warehouse to a new 3PL without any downtime or issues.

Implemented Fortune 500 retailer into the distribution network increasing revenue by 15%+.

Collaborated with 3PLs to developed and execute improvement processes, initiatives and projects to successful completion.

Project Manager among multiple global initiatives with corporate cross-function teams to improve technology, process and revenue.

Managed and improved operations and timely distribution and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings. EXECUTIVE LEADER PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS

Procurement, Logistics, Inventory, Distribution, Planning & Analysis Doesn’t

“Jennifer is an excellent

leader able to consistently

achieve positive results on

both strategic initiatives

and tactical activities.

Through hands-on

leadership she is able to

identify critical steps while

engaging the team around

her to produce the

necessary deliverables.”

Kristopher K., President,

MRO Built

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2010 to 2019: CHIPPENHOOK, Lewisville, TX

$40MM designer, manufacturer and distributor of fixtures, displays and packaging for niche retail markets. Vice President of Procurement, Logistics & Distribution (2014 to 2019)

Instrumental in managing 3rd party warehouses in the United States and conducted physical inventory in Asia and the United States annually to ensure accuracy and efficiencies.

Cross-functional collaboration with business alliances, identifying obsolete inventory and aging inventory, ensuring excellent quality and service.

Developed and executed inventory process improvement initiative, scrapping $500K of dated and obsolete inventory, reducing warehouse square footage, and producing a cost savings of $300K.

Spearheaded all operational departments including raw material purchasing, U. S. logistics, inventory analyses, and warehouses, delivering operational excellence.

Adeptness working with inventory management system, ensuring organizational effectiveness and efficiencies.

Demonstrated excellent time management skills, analytical and critical thinking, and outstanding problem-solving efficiencies.

Established long-lasting and trustworthy relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering loyalty while delivering excellence.

Successfully promoted an environment of empowerment and collaboration while cultivating a culture of high performance and productivity.

Director of Project Management (2012 to 2014)

Managed 5 Asia Factories creative designs project managers, forming a powerful and high performing team.

Oversaw project management projects ranging from $1K to $300K per project; example: “Pandora” pouches, $300K project scope.

Spearheaded design and prototypes of projects, managed material purchases, and directed 500+ projects annually, delivering outstanding service and products while increasing customer experience.

Streamlined existing processes while developing innovative processes to enhance operational excellence Director of Special Projects (2011 to 2012)

Fulfilled a critical role to align key systems to organizational goals and objectives, increase functionality, and create seamless technological integration.

Developed and implemented strategies to enable the organization to achieve enhanced operations and efficiencies. Project Manager (2010 to 2011)

Spearheaded daily operational aspects of project and scope while keeping team members informed of changes, delivering high performance and capabilities.

Bundled data- SAP order, drawings, and timelines in a basecamp project and added factory contacts and Chippenhook team members in China.

Directed basecamp communication, reviewing quality including photos during production process to ensure organizational compliance to product drawings and customer expectations.

Conducted routine team meetings to review and discuss prototypes and record outstanding issues and strategic solutions to overcome challenges while ensuring high quality service and standards.

Developed and executed project plans and created revisions as needed to meet demanding requirements while delivering scalable solutions to achieve outstanding results. 2005 to 2010: FEDEX OFFICE PRINT AND SHIP SERVICES, Dallas, TX

$25 billion, American retail chain providing shipping, printing, copying and binding services. The World’s largest document service provider. Distribution Program Manager (2009 to 2010)

Analyzed financial and operational data identifying key drivers of success and variances relative to organizational expectations, delivering a cost savings of $15M by streamlining a single equipment vendor process. Jennifer Esfeld Page 3

Developed, managed, and updated SOX and internal control policies and procedures that fed into the SEC 10-Q report, enhancing operational efficiencies.

Utilized powerful business acumen and relationship management adeptness to influence and impact key business partnerships to ensure operational processes and relevant supply chain procedures were incorporated into programs. Early Career

Senior Fleet Deployment Analyst FedEx Office Print and Ship, Inc. Dallas, TX (2007 to 2009) Global Sourcing Analyst FedEx Office Print and Ship, Inc. Dallas, TX (2005 to 2007) Senior Buyer Alliance Data (1999 to 2005)

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

University of North Texas – Bachelor of Science

ICN – High Tech Procurement Training

ICN – Negotiations Training

Toastmasters – Public Speaking Training

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