Experience

Copeland

• United States
• Climate Technology Product Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director of SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations and Planning)

  • Sep 2023 - Present



Emerson Electric

• Manager of Supply Planning

  • Apr 2022 - Sep 2023



MilliporeSigma

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales and Operational Planning Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Apr 2022

  Formed a strategic road map to improve S&OP maturity, which improved process design via new technology and data analytics. Responsible for the architecture and implementation of the S&OP process and for defining key metrics to hold cross functional teams accountable. Manage a high performing team of self-directed supply chain professionals; provide leadership and mentoring to achieve defined objectives.

• Senior Production Planning Specialist

  • Aug 2013 - Mar 2018

  Created and managed a production schedule for multiple product families that utilize equipment and resources optimally in order to meet customer demand. Led a Process Improvement in production area that reduced BO lines by 44%. Designed and implemented a new process to reduce Production costing variances by utilizing ‘fixed’ lots on top selling A items, improved communication by facilitating monthly meetings with Production and Costing and introduced new metrics to monitor… Show more Created and managed a production schedule for multiple product families that utilize equipment and resources optimally in order to meet customer demand. Led a Process Improvement in production area that reduced BO lines by 44%. Designed and implemented a new process to reduce Production costing variances by utilizing ‘fixed’ lots on top selling A items, improved communication by facilitating monthly meetings with Production and Costing and introduced new metrics to monitor progress of these improvements.



Sigma-Aldrich

• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supply Chain Analyst

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

  Utilized DRP lists and SAP generated inventory reports to analyze worldwide inventory levels and move material to the correct manufacturing facility based upon forecasts

• Planning and Scheduling Specialist

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2012

  Reviewed planned orders and determined component availability on all kits, prioritized work and converted forecasts into process orders to maintain adequate levels of WIP and inventory. Led a Kit Process Improvement that increased fill rates from 89% to 95% by analyzing and changing master data, by communicating with inside/outside vendors the forecast and lead times and by identifying root causes to delays in kit packaging department.



Emerson

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager of Operations and Planning

  • Jan 2002 - Apr 2005

  Generated monthly line rates for three international manufacturing plants spanning 35 product lines, which consistently met inventory turns and customer’s requirements/forecasts. Coordinated a monthly Sales and Operations Planning meeting with Marketing to improve delivery performance and reduce inventory. Reported to the Vice President of Operations while managing five Material Planning Specialists - hiring, training, employee development and performance appraisals

• Supervisor of Master Scheduling

  • Sep 2000 - Dec 2001

  Collaborated with internal and external customers to resolve scheduling conflicts, inventory levels, material shortages, delivery requirements and other material issues. Coordinated the transfer of product lines from one plant to another by implementing correct inventory positions based on customer’s forecast and current requirements.

• Material Planning Specialist

  • Dec 1997 - Aug 2000

  Scheduled production for customer demand and for stock (10 different product lines) by utilizing MRP and JIT concepts.



Paragon Life Insurance

• Customer Specialist

  • Feb 1996 - Nov 1997



Coin Acceptors

• Production Control Planner

  • Aug 1993 - Feb 1996