Sales Supply Chain

DALIAH J. FRITZ

**** *. ****** #***, *******, IL 60640 Home: 773-***-**** Cell: 312-***-**** daliahfritz@gmail .com

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Strategic thinking executive and talented change agent with a diverse background in operations, supply chain, finance and sales for a wide range of companies, including manufacturing enterprises. Recognized for improving operations by streamlining internal systems and technical resources, implementing materials resource planning process, cost management and increasing production. Technically savvy in aligning IT with business operations. Reputation for growing sales and profitability.

CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Purchasing, Supply Chain, Vendor Management and Negotiations Global & National Logistics Just-In-Time Systems Inventory Management Cost Management Creating and Refining Policies, Procedures and Internal Systems Process Improvements Business & Project Management Relationship Management Sales Optimizing Client Satisfaction Treasury & Cash Management P&L Improving Financial Controls

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SEDIA SYSTEMS, Chicago, IL: Privately-held designer and manufacturer of fixed seating solutions for educational and training environments.

Director of Purchasing & Finance, 2007 – 2011

Oversaw inventory control and supply chain management for over 250 vendors and suppliers for this entrepreneurial company. Sourced and procured all materials for deliverables; accountable for a multi-million dollar spend. Collaborated with ocean/air freight forwarders and European and Asian suppliers to transport goods in a timely and cost effective manner.

Director of finance including managing cash flow, negotiating best pricing and preparing monthly financial reports. Executed all banking, finance and foreign currency transactions. Performed strategic analysis of systems, operations and finances. Supervised an assistant with oversight responsibility for production administration.

Accomplishments:

Developed bid processes resulting in 30-50% cost savings on major material components; 10-30% cost savings on other raw material costs.

Key player in developing work-flow policies, procedures and processes, doubling production capacity year over year and increased revenues by over 400% from 2007-2011.

Coordinated and executed materials purchasing including finished goods, plastics (vacuum form & injection molded,) electrical components, steel (tube, welded & fabricated,) and other materials.

Maximized cost savings on ocean freight, while improving on-time deliverables - up to 8 containers monthly.

Developed and implemented Materials Resource Planning and Inventory Management systems.

Created part number and assembly system for raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods resulting in control of all aspects of purchasing, job costing, inventory value, stock status, financial and project accounting and improved cash flow. Trained staff on system.

Consistently achieved 98% on-time delivery for project materials for up to 40 concurrently active projects.

Created strict document flow and system organization – sales order, invoice, bill of materials and project management, including audit process for payables, improving financial reporting and reducing costs.

Facilitated implementation of Basecamp software improving communication and project flow.

Managed implementation of an IT infrastructure, while serving as intermediary between IT and end users. Infrastructure now provides 1st class communication tools, resulting in 24/7 access.

Executed foreign transactions based on USD strength and fluctuating foreign currency for European vendors. Reduced materials cost by trading at market lows (Euro value) and hedging future transactions. .

RUBLOFF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, Chicago, IL

Illinois Licensed Real Estate Broker/Consultant, 2003 - 2007

Facilitated negotiation & completion of residential real estate transactions in excess of $10M in 4 years.

Relocation Coordinator, 2006-2007

Coordinated transferee relationships between approximately 20 companies and 200 realtors. Administered special agent programs and education; trained agents in online-chat program.

Accomplishments:

Closed 2nd highest relocation referral transactions company-wide (out of 200 agents).

Won Quality Service Certified Platinum Award - 100% client satisfaction.

Wrote bi-monthly editorial for Chicagoland Avenues Magazine.

JAFFE ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, Chicago, IL: Boutique residential architecture firm.

Office Manager, 2003 – 2004

Managed a wide range of administrative functions.

Formulated policies and procedures manual.

Created client/project billing analysis.

Developed comprehensive organization of internal systems.

Facilitated IT upgrade.

Established a process for ordering and replacing supplies.

CDW COMPUTER CENTERS, Chicago IL: Fortune 500 Company and value added reseller of hardware, software, and technology services.

Senior Corporate Account Manager, 2000 - 2002

Built account base from scratch, 300+ accounts in 18 months. Developed hardware, software, networking, licensing and storage solutions for small to medium sized companies.

Achieved 150% of monthly sales goal consistently by selling and up-selling products. Goal Getter Elite (150% of monthly goal). Top team producer.

Other Experience:

THE SOUTHWESTERN COMPANY; Nashville TN: Door-to-door sales entrepreneur internship, 1997-1998

Top 1% 1st year and experienced dealer, President’s Club, $9,000 Net Income 1st year, $14,000 Net Income 2nd year – college internship.

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VARIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

EDUCATION

Purdue University, School of Management - Bachelor of Science, Management

London School of Economics

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