Taylor Flaro

Taylor Flaro

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Incoming District Manager @ Aldi | Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business - Supply Chain Management Alumni

  • Education

    • Michigan State University

      2020 - 2024
      Bachelor's degree Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
    • Marshfield High School

      2016 - 2020
      High School Diploma

      • Eagle Scout Rank (Boy Scouts of America)• Senior Class President & Class Representative• American Legion Boys State of Missouri• National Honor Society Member• All State Band Selectee - 3 years• District Honor Band Selectee - 4 years• Section Leader of Marshfield HS Marching Band & Wind Symphony• Missouri National Federation of Music Superior Rating Violin - 12 Consecutive years• Skibby Award Winner - Springfield Youth Hockey Association - 3 year varsity… Show more • Eagle Scout Rank (Boy Scouts of America)• Senior Class President & Class Representative• American Legion Boys State of Missouri• National Honor Society Member• All State Band Selectee - 3 years• District Honor Band Selectee - 4 years• Section Leader of Marshfield HS Marching Band & Wind Symphony• Missouri National Federation of Music Superior Rating Violin - 12 Consecutive years• Skibby Award Winner - Springfield Youth Hockey Association - 3 year varsity member• TJ Slocum/Mr. Hustle Award - Marshfield HS Baseball - 2 year varsity member• Future Business Leaders of America Show less

  • Experience

    • BizPros LLC

      Dec 2017 - now
      Consultant

      • Process MO-941 reports quarterly and pay balance owed by various clients monthly• File and Make Electronic Federal Tax Payment System 940 payments• File Contribution and Wage Reports (MO-DES)• Conduct workers compensation audits

    • ProSun International

      Apr 2020 - Jul 2020
      Class II Medical Device Manufacturer Intern

      • Assembled medical device sub-components according to FDA 510K specifications• Identified assembly operational improvement opportunities and documented as Action Plans• Met with Production Coach daily and calculated percent Productivity, percent Job Performance• Reported on Key Performance Indicators to CEO at weekly management meetings

    • 180 Degrees Consulting MSU

      Sept 2020 - Apr 2024

      • Led team of up to 5 consultants for unique projects with responsibilities consisting of delegating tasks, approving deliverables, and motivating subordinates• Oversaw client experience by recruiting 6 non-profit and small businesses and maintaining client relationship through consistent follow-up and effective project execution across organization • Enhanced social media platforms for charitable firm by increasing followers by 20% through engaging posts and interactions with customers• Analyzed competitors of personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturing company to present differences in key SKUs to organization leadership in order to inform future product strategy • Acquired adeptness in conducting case studies while also benefiting from mentorship in interviewing and casing skills• Became proficient in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and Outlook after completing formal training

      • Project Advisor & Client Acquisition Manager

        May 2023 - Apr 2024
      • Project Manager & Client Acquisition Lead

        May 2022 - May 2023
      • Consultant

        Jan 2021 - May 2022
      • Business Analyst

        Sept 2020 - Jan 2021
    • ProSun International

      Oct 2020 - Aug 2021
      Shipping and Receiving Lead

      • Evaluated inventory turns, minimum stocking levels, and minimum order quantities for 900 SKUs• Reconfigured warehouse inventory locations to minimize steps for assembly workers and shipping staff• Managed up to 20 pallets each day of incoming shipment by utilizing SAP to pull orders, update shipments, and process inventory cycle counts• Processed non-conforming materials in accordance with company FDA procedures and coordinated UPS shipments

    • Amazon

      May 2022 - Jul 2022
      Rising Leaders Area Manager Intern

      • Identified low and mid-performing associates for technical and morale training, resulting in 15% productivity increase• Conducted stand-up meetings daily for 65+ associates to review safety regulations, announcements, shift plans, and quality standards• Ensured adherence to company and OSHA safety, conduct, and quality protocols through periodic audits• Consulted with Director of Operations & Senior Operations Manager to optimize Pick Department efficiency through SOP Development

    • Amazon

      May 2023 - Jul 2023
      Operations Area Manager Intern

      • Directed majority of center operations across sorting areas, accounting for up to 75% of shift volume• Supervised 200+ associates consisting of 2 assistant managers and 70 direct reports• Guided mezzanine flow control by collaborating with inbound department to achieve maximum throughput rate and efficiency of sorting processes• Increased operations volume of center’s linear sorting area by 6% through implementing process improvements with internal consulting team

    • Unilever

      Jul 2023 - Dec 2023
      Procurement Excellence Supply Chain Co-op

      • Onboarded Unilever vendors through the launch of new Procurement Software System (Ariba) by conducting comprehensive survey and implementing platform training with suppliers responsible for over $2.5 billion in annual expenditures• Headed Oracle Transport Management meetings, consulting with innovation analysts to minimize number of unprocessed materials resulting in 50% reduction• Led development of automated ticketing system designed to prompt buyers for approval of vendor contact information updates• Implemented effective quota allocation strategy for dual-sourced materials, leading to a 90% reduction in pacing errors Show less

    • ALDI USA

      Dec 2023 - now
      Incoming District Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

      Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE™)
      Oct 2023
    • Lean Six Sigma White Belt

      Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE™)
      Aug 2023
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

      Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE™)
      Dec 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Taylor Flaro
      2024 MIT Supply Chain Excellence Award Massachusetts Institute of Technology Apr 2024 Tuition fellowship and conditional acceptance into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Supply Chain Management Masters Program.