Elizabeth Lowry (Beth)

Experience

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  The Thermos Company

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  International Administration Manager/Purchasing and Sourcing|Vendor Management|Procurement|Pricing

  In this role the major component was the sole responsibility for achievement of 19 million annual export sales budget. Monitoring the forecast was based on the input from our international sales team. Shipments were often created via triangle shipments directly from Asia to customers located in Mexico and South America. Verified license agreements for artwork on lunch kits- Disney, Marvel Comics, Mattell. Responsible for sourcing, pricing and production on custom imprinted items across all lines. New business gained via successful UNESCO bids totaling $300,000 annually.Production plants located in Tenessee, Singapore and Malaysia. Created consolidated container shipments from origin for direct consignee receipt. Major customer Wal Mart Mexico- JIT. **For more information concerning these roles call me at 773-871-2363** Show less

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  Carlisle Foodservice Products

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2012

  Opportunity to create new department start up. Built department from the bottom up. Warranty support customer service for healthcare equipment as a new product line corporate acquisition. Department manager. Responsible for all equipment parts and finished goods equipment sourcing. Created and developed MIS support systems for product growth and process changes in customer warranty programs. Resulting tools created vehicle for additional $1 million in cost recuperation. Successfully hired, trained and managed staff.of two. Received compliments from sales and corporate staff as the best support department in the company.***For more information concerning these roles call me at (773) 871-2363.**** Show less Development and inventory management of over 70% of the product line resulting in revenue value of $175 million of overall company $250 million in sales. Total 65,00 items. Product was both OEM and mainline inventory. Purchasing and Inventory management.. Sourcing of finished goods from existing and new vendors across all product lines and materials. Evaluation of appropriatness of vendors based on manufacturing and raw material knowledge and expertise. Development of new product from concept drawing to final item. Maintained and developed vendor relationships. Negotiated costing,created bid requests and and payment terms. As the manager I also was involved in development and manufacturing processes for all raw materials. These included aluminum, stainless steel and various plastics. Direct involvement with certifying compliance with NSF, experience with various types of raw materials from Asia and their varying components. Foodservice hardgoods, both front and back of the house.Examples of OEM customers include Panera Breads, Starbucks and Applebees. Products developed continue as ongoing inventory items. Items resulted in $15 million in new sales and 16,500 additional customer outlets. Show less

  • Sourcing Manager Service|Procurement|Process Management|Product Development|Vendor Management

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Import Manager-Strategic Sourcing|Costing|Product Development|Procurement|Vendor Management

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2010
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  Leaders in Supply Chain and Sourcing Management in the Greater Chicago Area

  Jan 2012 - now

  Manager Supply Chain Sourcing Linked in Group

  • Attending Networking Events• Researching Industry Leaders• Tracking Industry Trends• Participating in Industry Discussions

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  Jarden Safety & Security

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Sourcing Manager|Global Vendor Management|Procurement|Product Development|Bid Processes|Pricing

  Project Manager for largest cost savings project for 2013.Project process and management responsibility driving cost savings of $1.7million. Sourced category spends of $60 million.Initiated vendor visit and learning initiative to facilitate details in product manufacture to drive savings. Quality team /engineering cross functional communication ensuring product compliance and documented specifications for all items sourced. Product groups included synthetic (plastic based) and natural ropes and various categories of hardware items. Multiple projects including packaging and new product development for multiple retail line reviews for customers such as Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes and True Value. Developed new vendor relationships in Brazil for direct sourcing of natural rope line. Vendor locations in China, Philippines,India,Bangladesh, Brazil and Mexico as well as US. Show less

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  PureCircle

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Contractor International Logistics|Supply Chain|Contracts|Warehousing

  Contract position managing International logistics of every type. Air, ocean, import, export and domestic. Handling all facets of movements from purchase order, logistics, carrier interface, customs clearance, accounting, allocation and customer service. Extensive system work with SAP/JDE.Pure Circle manufactures the food product Steevia.

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  North American Corporation

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Strategic Account Manager|Procurement|Supplier Development|Product Development|Bid Processing|SOP

  Account Manager responsible for all facets of the on boarding of accounts as well as streamlining the path for growth. Key responsibilities also include process and gap analysis along with presentations for correction. Processes include product sourcing, pricing, inventory, and vendor negotiation for lead time, supply and all fulfillment. Daily liaison with all key customers to ascertain needs and establish process. Total responsibility for SOP on all accounts. Managing Fortune 500 accounts with budget of $45 million. Show less

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  LINAR Advisors

  Jan 2017 - now

  Senior Consultant

  Consulting engagements driving accelerated decision making and enabling process definition to drive momentum in supply chain, logistics, international trade, vendor management and product sourcing. Manage project activities per the implementation plan to drive the deliverables. Provide in depth professional expertise to ensure success in each phase of the project.Collaborate with client to determine short and long term goal priority in project overview to deliver client benefits. Show less

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  LKAB Minerals

  Feb 2018 - now

  Manager SOP and Logistics

  Swedish owned company mining iron ore above the Arctic Circle. US location of Swedish based company.Order processing, international and domestic logistics, purchasing, invoicing, vessel and barge management. All receiving, shipping, quality reporting and audit responsibilities.