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DuPont de NemoursAmericas Logistics Leader
Nov. 2019 - Mar. 2024United States, WilmingtonLed team of Category Managers, Executive Buyers, Supplier Relationship Managers, and Operations Leaders for procurement of transportation, warehouse, and logistics operations with $750M spend, covering US, Canada, and Latin America.
• Engineered creative solutions focused on reliability, risk mitigation, and competitive costs through development of strong strategic supplier relationships, resulting in delivery of over $250M savings during unprecedented market and global economic conditions.
• Designed and implemented Track & Trace technology program, resulting in real-time visibility of shipments for customers on over 95% of shipments in US & Canada, enabling commercial teams to leverage offering as competitive advantage in market.
• Increased spend with small and diverse suppliers by 25% through advocacy, education, and pilot programs designed to mitigate risk while introducing new suppliers.
• Delivered $3M in global savings during year 1 as Governance Leader for Logistics Modernization Program focused on driving simplification of processes through technology improvements.
• Chartered development of Global Logistics Sustainability Dashboard focused on Scope 3 emissions, enabling reporting of Scope 3 emissions for US Road network.
• Mentored multiple colleagues and assisted in creating career development plans; conducted role-playing simulations to aid in developing solutions to challenges and saw each achieve next career milestone.
DuPont de NemoursCategory Manager/Executive Buyer
Mar. 2012 - Oct. 2019United States, WilmingtonDeveloped and executed strategy for procurement of transportation services in US and Canada.
• Reduced DuPont carrier base 50% while maintaining critical service levels to support business needs.
• Achieved corporate synergy targets related to rate normalization, fuel programs, and accessorial management for Road transportation for DowDuPont merger and delivered $50M in savings.
• Set strategy and logistics requirements as charter member of DuPont Supplier Diversity Advisory Council, increasing qualified suppliers contracted by DuPont 20%.
• Designed and implemented program to replace in-house transportation department with external supplier, delivering $20M in annual savings, improved transparency in costs, business operational continuity and earning honor of 2016 Sourcing & Logistics Excellence Award.
DuPont Titanium TechnologiesNorth America Logistics Manager
Mar. 2009 - Mar. 2012United States, WilmingtonDirected transportation of finished product to customers in US and Canada to meet commercial requirements within allocated annual budget of $100M.
• Guaranteed safe, timely, and cost-effective distribution of titanium dioxide, titanium tetrachloride and their co-products to clients in North America.
• Optimized conflicting logistical elements, including cost controls, service levels, and inventory control by interfacing between North American Sales and Marketing, Corporate Sourcing and Logistics and Supply Chain teams.
DuPont Titanium TechnologiesCustomer Service Manager
Mar. 2006 - Mar. 2009United States, WilmingtonSteered North America Customer Service team providing quality account management to all commercial accounts. Trained, mentored, and guided highly skilled team of 12 Account Representatives.
• Coached all team members on essential functions for managing client orders and controlling inventory of each product line (using Vendor Managed Inventory and Consignment inventory).
• Designed and implemented automated workflow routing process for credit requests, reducing administrative time and ensuring compliance with internal audit standards.
• Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory with #2 customer for business, improving replenishment planning, reducing emergency shipments, and improving communication with customer manufacturing facilities across US.
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