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BPProcess Standardization Lead, Americas
Jun. 2016
Popcorn, IndianaManager, Contract Manufacturing, Inventory Control, CI
Mar. 2015 - Jun. 2016
Popcorn, IndianaInventory Control/Warehousing Manager
Oct. 2014 - Mar. 2015Manage a team of warehouse personnel responsible for receiving/put away of raw materials, shipments of finished goods, manufacturing completion of finished goods, and warehouse organization. Improve and maintain inventory accuracy including managing year-end physical inventory and audit. Direct root cause/systems analysis for raw material to identify and reduce manufacturing variances.
- Implemented a Kanban program to create lean material flow of high volume raw materials
- Responsible for orchestrating improved manufacturing completion of finished goods to streamline operations
- Improved inventory accuracy leading to lowest company inventory levels and improving cash flow
Dale and Thomas PopcornSenior Buyer
Oct. 2010 - Oct. 2014Executed end-to-end supply chain strategy review including conducting and awarding bids and requests for proposals. Managed product availability in packaging and ingredient categories. Developed strategic partnerships to support business needs and product development. Managed job training, system training, job responsibility allocation and mentoring of other buyers.
- Core team member in migrating MRP from Excel based process to Sage/MAS500 ERP system, including master data setup, system testing, template design and process implementation, generating process sustainability for the organization and continue to operate as a super user
- Material loss reduced by $600k on a year to year basis
- Established delivery and receiving process unifying Procurement, Quality Assurance, Logistics, and Production Planning needs
-Improved inventory turns by 66% year to year
-Analyzed responses to RFP for corrugated supplier, resulting in 5% decrease in annual expenses
-Initiated VMI programs in packaging and ingredient categories to significantly decrease lead times, improve cash flow, eliminate stock outs, and re-allocate buyer time to more value-added functions
-Collaborated with internal and supplier Product Development and Creative teams to successfully develop and launch new products, resulting in increased sales and market share
Maurice LacroixInventory/Purchasing Manager
May. 2008 - Nov. 2009Evaluated sales trends and managed consignment inventory at over 100 retail locations to ensure excellent product assortment. Prepared and analyzed sales, cost, and stock valuation reports to recommend and execute purchase plan. Oversaw shipping and receiving department
-Improved inventory accuracy from 70% to 99%
-Devised inventory control procedures and sequence of operations with various department to optimize work flow
DCI Cheese CompanyInventory Analyst
May. 2005 - May. 2008Controlled, planned, and analyzed inventory levels. Forecasted, coordinated and purchased packaging materials. Ensured procurement and logistics teams’ adherence to all import regulations. Coordinated third party manufacturing projects. Performed cost analysis.
-Led a cross-functional team of IT staff and functional managers through the integration of SAP including data cleansing, best business practice identification and incorporation, adapting business processes, system testing, and user training
-Created an inventory management tool used to monitor stock level at contract manufacturers
CosiAssistant Manager
Sep. 2001 - Jul. 2005Full operational responsibilities for a full service restaurant, including hiring, onboarding, training, staff schedules, day to day operations, financial closing and employee termination.
-Managed over 25 staff members in all operations of the business
-Instrumental in realizing increased revenues through remodel of catering business
-Administered job-proficiency exams resulting in better product and company knowledge
FortunoffInventory Control Clerk
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2002Conducted daily inventory counts of high value jewelry merchandise and twice yearly inventory counts of all merchandise. Responsible for the visual merchandising of all jewelry displays. Executed daily picking and outbound shipping of all intercompany transfers. Processed daily inbound transfers, including evaluating, ticketing, and displaying merchandise.
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