Julie Powell

Experience

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  Soltex, Inc.

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2014

  Responsible for inventory management, control, and storage both physically and in MRP system. Developed and documented inventory procedures, including actions for excess and obsolete material. Documented cost analysis, stock adjustments, and inventory trends to determine best course of action. Defined material requirements, worked with laboratory to establish formulations, qualify raw materials, schedule and record all production for manufacturing at both company and third party facilities. Managed, defined, and enforced quality control procedures for both purchased and manufactured products including documentation of Certificates of Analysis. Show less

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Purchasing Agent

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Production, Inventory, & Logistics Manager

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  • Customer Service Manager

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  • Customer Service Lead

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  • Customer Service Representative

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
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  Soltex, Inc.

  May 2014 - Jan 2020

  Experienced in Managing several product lines including: Acetylene Black, Graphite, Polyalphaolefins, Alkylates, and Refrigeration Fluids. Complete P & L responsibilities. Define strategic plans for growth, direct and support sales team, maintain and develop key vendor relationships, establish and direct efficiency of supply chain channels for assigned product lines, obtain market intel, define and approve pricing. Manage key direct sales accounts. Attend trade shows and conventions to increase exposure and develop relationships. Handle all technical issues along with Technical Manager. Develop next generation products to drive value. Define and approve product content for company literature and marketing materials. Show less Manage Inside Sales personnel, define account assignments and set strategic goals. Define training and establish resources for both inside and outside sales. Develop policies and procedures. Provide customer feedback and market trends to VP Commercial & Business Managers. Evaluate sales and recommend best process for improving effectiveness. Establishes cost analysis for new and existing products. Maintains primary purchasing responsibility for three product lines including all duties outlined as Supply Chain Manager. Manage and recommend marketing materials for company.Develop and manage strategic marketing programs for the company across all product lines, including a variety of publications both in print and web based. Work with graphic designer to create advertisements.Manage all trade show materials and displays, literature, and giveaways. Update and maintain website including a company wide re-branding. Manage all internal and external product materials for Sales.Establish annual marketing budget and cost analysis. Show less

  • Business Manager

    Aug 2015 - Jan 2020

  • Inside Sales & Marketing Manager

    May 2014 - Sept 2015
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  Imerys

  Feb 2023 - now

  Director of graphite and carbon sales for the Americas. Responsible for developing and aligning the regional commercial strategy with global strategy. Focus on business and market development. Sales Manager responsible for developing and driving growth strategy for graphite and carbon in the Mobile Energy, Polymers and Engineering materials market segment across the North American Region.

  • Americas Sales Director, Graphite & Carbon

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Sales Manager Mobile Energy, Graphites & Carbon

    Feb 2023 - Oct 2024