Experience

BestCo

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Purchasing Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Present



Shutterfly

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Buyer/Planner Procurement

  • May 2013 - Oct 2015

  •Provides an uninterrupted flow of raw materials across 4 internal manufacturing facilities and 5 external fulfillment partner locations, while at the same time managing inventory and cost targets •Build supply plans for 350 million unit per year category through historical data and financial forecasts •Manages inventory level plans and projections based on trend, current demand, and finance forecasts across total network •Root cause and communicate variances in finance forecasts vs. production actuals;determine plan of action for production to execute •Analyze Product Delivery Requirements and Issue Purchase Orders to Vendors •Manage vendor relationships and analyze lead times for accuracy, resolve backorders •Develops and maintain supplier scorecards and supplier safety stocks levels. •Identify opportunities to refine the replenishment and inventory process with suppliers, transportation and production •Develops material planning models and tools to translate demand to vendors and production to accurately plan capacity •Support product development activities in response to emerging business needs, interfacing with R&D, Operations, Product Development, Marketing, and Sales for alignment •Review MRP requirements to determine material supply needs, and take appropriate actions to meet those needs while keeping overall inventory investment at or below targets. •Drive continuous improvement in the ERP/MRP system by analyzing system recommendation for accuracy •Identifies new supplier alternatives, performs supplier bids and determines the best source(s) for the commodities managed. •Works with suppliers and cross-functional partners to create samples, and negotiate costs for new product introduction and/or material changes. •Team with engineering on project plans and schedules to proactively address future project material requirements, objectives, and challenges. •Manages the integrity of the planning input into in the Bill of Materials in the MRP system. Show less



Lowe's Companies, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandise Buyer

  • Mar 2012 - May 2013

  Responsible for managing the assigned product groups on a daily basis to ensure each item performs according to the financial goals set by senior management. Works closely with Logistics, Marketing, Planogramming, and other support groups on a regular basis to optimize the sales initiative for the assigned product and further enhance customer satisfaction Responsible for managing the assigned product groups on a daily basis to ensure each item performs according to the financial goals set by senior management. Works closely with Logistics, Marketing, Planogramming, and other support groups on a regular basis to optimize the sales initiative for the assigned product and further enhance customer satisfaction



Walmart

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandise Financial Planner

  • Jun 2008 - Mar 2012

  Devise strategies for highly seasonal Outdoor Living Power equipment category (400 mm). Strategic goals include maximizing sales, margin and turn through extensive analysis of business activity. Conduct comprehensive sales, stock and under performance analysis and recommend actions to capitalize on opportunities. Devised financial plans and weekly/seasonal forecasts; consistently analyze performance, current trends to drive business goals. Current Operations * Manages Reporting, planning , and forecasting of financials for Mirrors 9 (50mm), Lighting, Frames (550M), Rugs ($ 670 MM) * Collaborate with Home Brand, Mainstays, to develop close-the-gap plans to drive total home business * Assists in developing new and more efficient planning processes for the home division Show less