Experience

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  Giant eagle, inc.

  Nov 2010 - Jan 2020

  As Sr. Inbound Logistics Coordinator, I was responsible for coordinating the inbound transportation of products to warehouses serving grocery stores across multiple states.Here are some of the ways I’ve made positive contributions to business performance:➥ Planned transportation based on product expiration dates, warehouse capacity, and schedule commitments.➥ Managed and resolved external crises such as fluctuating trucking rates.➥ Routinely identified reliable, last-minute carriers to meet urgent delivery needs.➥ Participated in the annual bid process to support the selection of dependable carriers.➥ Project managed key initiatives to optimize existing transportation processes.➥ Made optimal use of return trips by working with other suppliers to fill return trucks and minimize empty hauls. Show less

  • Inbound Logistics Coordinator

    Feb 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Front End Supervisor

    Nov 2010 - Feb 2018
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  Vitro autoglass

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2022

  Sr logistics analyst/interim supply chain manager

  As Senior Logistics Analyst, I was tasked with overseeing and supporting key logistics activities – including multimodal transportation, strategic sourcing, and carrier contracting – for the automotive and architectural divisions.I administered $50MM+ in freight spend to facilitate the efficient, timely, and cost-effective transportation of high-value products via trucking, train, and specialized shipping for architectural plans and inbound raw materials across 10 manufacturing plants.Some of my additional contributions include:➥ Managed and maintained the carrier network to meet clients’ demand requirements.➥ Leveraged technologies and coordinated buying teams and RSCs to maintain a ~98% running rate.➥ Steered the organization through a chaotic environment (2020) marked by unprecedented instability; maintained freight spend 13%+ below market averages.➥ Upheld high standards of operational excellence to ensure customer satisfaction.➥ Served as Interim Supply chain Manager 10 months to successfully stabilize a struggling facility.➥ Leveraged crisis management skills to stabilize supply chain operations for the Berea and Elkin plants.➥ Streamlined supply chain processes for the float plant, resulting in a reliable flow of essential resources and reduced production variability.➥ Designed, maintained, and optimized scheduling procedures for multiple facilities.➥ Participated in procurement and transportation-related contract management activities. ➥ Instituted an annual process to source competitive carriers with optimal market rates.➥ Successfully pursued a Certified Purchasing and Inventory certification.➥ Instrumental in transporting key products via rail, resulting in significant cost savings. Show less

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  Vitro automotive glass

  Oct 2022 - now

  Vitro Automotive Glass is a leading provider of high-performance laminated, tempered, and encapsulated OEM glass for car manufacturers.⌨ Learn more about our products at: www.vitroautoglass.com As Global Demand Manager, I am accountable for managing all demand planning, forecasting, and logistics activities to reduce the variability in supply chain operations, stabilize demand, optimize global inventory levels, and meet the plant’s operational needs.To carry out my mandate, I provide guidance and training for plant staff to remediate operational challenges and resolve demand-related issues. I also address issues between plants and customers to maintain and strengthen client relationships.Some of my contributions include:➥ Implemented a demand planning model with key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor trends in demand.➥ Drove sustained improvements in demand planning accuracy. ➥ Partnered with sales and marketing to research, identify, and integrate market intelligence and customer insights into the demand planning process.➥ Trained plant staff in operational transactions and SAP utilization best practices.➥ Minimized stockouts and excess inventory across multiple regions by balancing service levels and working capital requirements; successfully levelled demand and improved system accuracy.➥ Piloted a number of IT projects to enhance operational efficiency and support the plant’s demand requirements.➥ Led 3 projects to streamline shipping/receiving processes and improve demand accuracy.➥ Investigated and resolved discrepancies or operational disruptions to successfully steer the company through pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions with minimal impact on plant operations. Show less

  • Manager, Demand Planning & Customer Experience.

    Mar 2025 - now

  • Global Demand Manager

    Oct 2022 - Mar 2025