Heather Fimbianti, CPIM

Experience

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  Alarm Funding Associates, LLC

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

  Dealer Support

  ● Worked with customers directly in regards to billing and alarm functionality● Responsible for customer contract auditing during new company acquisitions

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  Legacy Athletic

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2013

  Supply Chain and Product Development Coordinator

  ● Forecasted and submitted purchase orders for key headwear, knit, t-shirt, jewelry and accessories suppliers● Communicated out-of-stock situations so customers and sales reps could be alerted to late deliveries and to ensure orders were placed with realistic due dates● Organized samples, counter-samples, and final approved samples and components to cross reference with bulk production● Initiated time studies for new products and built BOMs for production completion● Collaborated with the PD team to develop new and innovative products in the college and resort markets● Communicated directly with factories to ensure consistent quality in products and to initiate sample processing for future products developed by the PD team● Evaluated product costs and assisted in determining wholesale pricing● Managed a team that handled all key account logistics and packaging requirements to ensure accurate orders● Designed and built showrooms for tradeshows in Atlanta, Houston and Las Vegas Show less

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  Carter's | OshKosh B'gosh

  Aug 2013 - Jan 2017

  ● Empowered multiple direct reports to run the boy’s knit business as well as Costco and Sam’s Club Wholesale businesses for all of Oshkosh● Allocated seasonal styles to different factories based on factory capabilities and strategic sourcing goals of the company● Mitigated risk associated with incorrect garment measurements in the Fall 2016 season by working with vendors to correct production before shipping to prevent further loss in sales ● Collaborated with Merchandising and Design teams to review cost options across seasonal styles to hit financial goals while upholding the integrity of the product● Participated as a Qiwk Report pilot user to create and tailor reports that would be beneficial to the Sourcing teams● Analyzed the previous year’s cost breakdowns with the Pre-Production team and assisted with developing new graphic techniques and garment constructions with vendors ● Reported seasonal costing to the Finance team and communicated updates to Merchandising to ensure Buying teams had accurate costs● Proposed new costing methodology to simplify process and improve margin based on historical data Show less ● Delegated responsibilities to a direct report for knit bottoms and sweaters● Created and maintained the seasonal T&A shared with the Forecasting team to ensure accurate buys and fabric commits● Negotiated $2.8 Million in savings for the Fall 2015 line● Negotiated $4 Million in savings for the 2016 seasons and surpassed all financial goals for the year● Consulted with all vendors to create a unified art cost chart shared across all Oshkosh● Appointed as a Super User to aid in the launch of Flex PLM to the Oshkosh Sourcing team and helped present enhancements to the Business Team to make daily processes more efficient● Settled fabric liabilities by working with the Operations team to determine if materials could be reallocated or sold in the open market● Coached new team members on Excel analysis as well as standard operation procedures● Built all packaging BOMs based on retail requirements● Traveled internationally to Hong Kong, Shenzhen, South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia to negotiate cost of goods and tour current factory facilities Show less ● Communicated with international agents on a daily basis to resolve production issues● Developed and launched an Excel costing tool that allowed all levels of Sourcing to accurately set targets for seasonal costing● Led a lean initiative that resulted in the restructuring of roles and responsibilities within the Oshkosh Sourcing team● Worked with the Design, Technical and Merchandising teams to develop fashionable garments that are cost effective and appealing to consumers● Monitored production deadlines to ensure on time delivery of all samples and purchase orders from factories● Reviewed and approved all graphic and trim color submits if within standards● Initiated and maintained all garment BOMs ● Participated in style review meetings with Merchandising and Design and communicated all changes to vendors to ensure correct sampling and production● Issued, uploaded and reconciled all purchase orders Show less

  • Sourcing Production Manager

    Apr 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Senior Sourcing Production Coordinator

    Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  • Sourcing Production Coordinator

    Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
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  Central Garden & Pet

  Apr 2017 - now

  ● Conducted monthly forecasting calls with the sales teams for all Hydro items● Facilitated the reduction of slow moving and obsolete inventory with the marketing teams● Managed the reduction of excess samples within the warehouse for all Controls brands● Collaborated with the transportation team to increase intermodal and decrease LTL shipments for increased cost savings● Reduced inventory on average 20% less than the previous year while still maintaining an average fill rate over 98% Show less ● Created and launched a Vendor Scorecard to the Garden S&OP teams● Collaborated with internal manufacturing facilities to create production schedules● Analyzed and purchased inventory based off forecasts and DOH in each DC● Worked with the brand managers in regards to SKU rationalization and exit plans● Created and managed BOMs for internal manufacturing facilities● Reviewed and adjusted logistic plans to ensure most economic routes were used● Forecasted demand for all Hydro SKUs using Logility● Conducted supply review meetings with the Fertilizer and Herbicide brand teams● Decreased overall inventory by 1% while still maintaining a fill rate of 98% in fiscal year 2018 Show less

  • Supply Manager

    Oct 2020 - now

  • Senior Supply Planner

    Jan 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Supply Planner

    Apr 2017 - Dec 2018