Experience

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  Mainstream data

  Jul 1994 - Nov 2001

  Shipping/receiving manager

  ✔Collected and analyzed productivity measures including design time, manufacturing costs per unit and production rework activity to improve company efficiency and profitability✔Responsible for all product shipping and finished goods management for a customer base spanning four continents and $1M in inventory ✔Investigated and ensured compliance with US and foreign customs agencies’ documentation and tariff requirements✔Maintained and generated monthly reports for CFO

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  Stampin' up!

  Dec 2001 - Feb 2006

  Demand planner/buyer

  ✔Developed partnerships with strategic suppliers while communicating product requirements and compliance to vendors to improve forecast methodologies✔Monitored product delinquent backlog and performed daily supply and demand analysis along with management of product phase-outs✔Conduit between Supply Chain Group, Operations, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Demonstrator Support

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  Ogio, inc.

  Feb 2006 - Dec 2017

  ✔Reporting directly to the CEO, I held global responsibility for integration of data across, sales, marketing, and finance to develop accurate and timely forecasts to support Operations, Sales and Financial Planning. Managed through transition after Callaway acquisition✔Provided analytical perspective to executive management and key business stakeholders on procurement strategies and risks✔Drove ongoing cost optimization efforts through process improvements and contractual efficiencies including management of quality supply, delivery logistics, lead-time and payment terms with key vendors Show less

  • Sr. Manager, Procurement

    Jul 2008 - Dec 2017

  • Senior Inventory Analyst

    Feb 2006 - Jul 2008
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  Thrive life

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

  Sr. demand planner

  ✔Develop product pricing and go to market strategies✔Optimize business decisions & performance based on knowledge of commodity market ✔Manage existing suppliers and facilitate raw material spec approval with R&D on $20M budget✔Research new suppliers and facilitate RFQ process to establish new contracts✔Coordinate truckload and LTL freight deliveries to minimize logistics costs

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  Ets express, llc

  Oct 2018 - now

  Supply chain director