Senior Sourcing Manager

• Feb 2023 - Present

Sourcing Manager

• Sep 2021 - Mar 2023

Senior Buyer

• Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

NPI & Transition Buyer

• May 2018 - Feb 2020

€ Successfully oversaw the development of 15 new formulas and packaging for a major launch in Japan € Provide estimated cost analysis to project teams of new projects based on concept and design € Provide supplier recommendation to project team based on supplier capabilities and project scope. € Evaluate supplier reliability and work with Sourcing teams to develop new supply sources as needed € Gather quotes for new product development including raw materials and production cost from suppliers and packaging cost from components suppliers € Monitor Cost, schedule and scope of assigned NPI projects € Negotiate raw material cost with contract manufactures and component cost with packaging suppliers € Issue Purchase orders to contract manufactures through development into production € Issue Purchase orders to component suppliers through development into production € Insure new products are ready from a materials standpoint for production release in time to meet project schedules € Assess current supplier’s competencies and capabilities, MSAs, audits, and contracts € Apply NPI/R&D purchasing experience to minimize material lead times and insure on time delivery of materials to contract manufacturers € Create, update, and publish project material cost models € Track finished good cost and margins throughout development to insure products will be produced at target cost € Quickly and proactively resolve and/or escalate issues related to delivery, timeline, supplier performance, quality, or cost. € Work with cross functional teams to ensure BOMs accurate and up to date € Identify strategies for cost reduction during development € Manage supplier relationsips € Work with Creative teams to ensure artwork is correct and released on time to print € Work closely with packaging teams to ensure packaging development is on time and complete for finished good production. Show less

Associate Engineer (contractor)

• Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

€ Carried out the periodic reviews of 50 various manufacturing equipment while performing data analysis for risk assessment on equipment € Examined change records and discrepancies and determined trends in performance € Rendered effectual support with the discovery of five equipment requiring shut down for maintenance € Worked closely with quality and manufacturing to accomplish equipment validation projects on time € Carried out the periodic reviews of 50 various manufacturing equipment while performing data analysis for risk assessment on equipment € Examined change records and discrepancies and determined trends in performance € Rendered effectual support with the discovery of five equipment requiring shut down for maintenance € Worked closely with quality and manufacturing to accomplish equipment validation projects on time

Manufacturing Engineer

• Sep 2012 - Dec 2014

€ Aided in the implementation and scale-up of personal care and home fragrance products € Evaluated and verified filling, labeling, and pack-out equipment € Participated and offered input to the development and operations planning meetings and supported manufacturing and alternate sourcing strategies € Expected accountability in administering technology transfer to new supplier while maintaining project knowledge and information exchange throughout the development process € Submitted purchases orders for test materials through Ariba € Provided information and expertise for consistent and accurate execution of internal formula control (Optiva) system € Functioned effectively as a resource to suppliers for technical troubleshooting and process improvements while supporting supplier evaluation through feedback on critical measurement parameters € Successfully transitioned from development to production through successful organization of pilot batches (bulk compounding) and line trials (labeling and filling trials) in each seasonal launch (spring, fall, winter) € Minimized costs, lead times, and quality issues by planning, establishing, and researching continuous improvement projects Show less

Chemical Engineer/Project Engineer

• Feb 2012 - Oct 2012

Overview: Oversaw a broad range of projects ranging from Transfer piping design to cost reduction projects. • Developed and updated P&ID of plant areas • Project Manager of Cost Reduction Project-Water Reduction • Developed prototypes of possible line apparatuses –Newark and New Albany Plant Overview: Oversaw a broad range of projects ranging from Transfer piping design to cost reduction projects. • Developed and updated P&ID of plant areas • Project Manager of Cost Reduction Project-Water Reduction • Developed prototypes of possible line apparatuses –Newark and New Albany Plant

Process Engineer

• Mar 2011 - Feb 2012

Overview: Developed and implemented strategic plans for small capital improvement projects ranging from 10K-50K, assumed role of sole engineer for company’s contract manufacturing. • Adapted formulas and routings for contract manufacturing in plant • Developed formulas for automated batching system • Developed layouts as well as edited layouts for packaging/filling lines and tank layouts • Setup and executed Pilot Batch testing • Developed and maintained Standards/Work Instructions • Project Manager of Cost Reduction Project for Tulsa Plant-Lighting upgrades • Project Manager for Cost Reduction Project for Tulsa Plant- Increasing Orange Oil Capacity Show less

Residence Assistant

• Jan 2008 - May 2010

Overview: Supervised an apartment building of 72 residents Resource for students Enforcing residences policies Program planning Overview: Supervised an apartment building of 72 residents Resource for students Enforcing residences policies Program planning