Thought Leader and Associate Partner

• May 2019 - Present

Integrated Business Planning Manager

• Apr 2017 - May 2019

Business Relationship Manager - Supply Chain COE

• Oct 2015 - Apr 2017

Member Board of Directors

• May 2014 - May 2016

Proud to serve on the Women's Bureau Board of Director's. Proud to serve on the Women's Bureau Board of Director's.

Small Business Consultant

• May 2015 - Oct 2015

Provide strategy and tactical support for all aspects of business management including: Brand/Company Identification Integrated Marketing and Communication Plans Revenue Growth Opportunities Sales and Promotion Plans and Budgets Technology Initiatives (needs, selection, implementation) Process Design and Implementation Provide strategy and tactical support for all aspects of business management including: Brand/Company Identification Integrated Marketing and Communication Plans Revenue Growth Opportunities Sales and Promotion Plans and Budgets Technology Initiatives (needs, selection, implementation) Process Design and Implementation

Business Technology Partner, Manager

• Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

Decision Support and Corporate Systems: Demand, Merchandise and Assortment Planning Product Design and Development (PLM) Marketing and Visual Merchandising Distribution, HR & Legal ♦ Partner with the business on current and future looking strategy. ♦ Propose process, technical and org design solutions to support strategies. ♦ Program, project, training and organizational change management. (3.7M+ in projects, significant changes in skill profile and work life) ♦ Mentor… Show more Decision Support and Corporate Systems: Demand, Merchandise and Assortment Planning Product Design and Development (PLM) Marketing and Visual Merchandising Distribution, HR & Legal ♦ Partner with the business on current and future looking strategy. ♦ Propose process, technical and org design solutions to support strategies. ♦ Program, project, training and organizational change management. (3.7M+ in projects, significant changes in skill profile and work life) ♦ Mentor and manage a team of Business and Systems Analysts. ♦ Partner heavily with CI to ensure application of Lean techniques and tight integration across functions.

IT Business Partner

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

FlexPLM, SAP AFS (MM/PP/QM-Sr. Analyst) Demand Planning/Advanced Planning Solutions Program Manager Serving: Product Design, Product Development, Materials, Merchant, Inventory Planning and Deployment, Global Production, Manufacturing, Ops Finance and Supply Chain/Procurement ♦ Translate Vera Bradley requirements into process maps with supporting technology-including discovery of process gaps and proposals of alternate flows. ♦ Work closely with team and SAP consulting to deploy… Show more FlexPLM, SAP AFS (MM/PP/QM-Sr. Analyst) Demand Planning/Advanced Planning Solutions Program Manager Serving: Product Design, Product Development, Materials, Merchant, Inventory Planning and Deployment, Global Production, Manufacturing, Ops Finance and Supply Chain/Procurement ♦ Translate Vera Bradley requirements into process maps with supporting technology-including discovery of process gaps and proposals of alternate flows. ♦ Work closely with team and SAP consulting to deploy MRP, add a plant and deploy EHP5: including significant change management challenges, perceived gaps between functionality and need, and overcoming distrust in consultants/project teams. ♦ Mentor and Manage additional AFS MM/PP/QM resources- responsible for prioritization of all business requirements across 5 business advisory boards representing 9 functions. ♦ Worked extensively with suppliers on proposals for Merchandise Planning, Demand Planning and OTB. ♦ Attended ICP310 and ICP320 classes 2011.

NPI Lead Buyer/Strategic Buyer/Continuous Improvement Lead

• Mar 2010 - Oct 2011

HOS (Continuous Improvement/Operating System) Sourcing Lead/Project Manager ♦ Develop strategies to reduce cycle time for New Production Introductions (VPD). ♦ Provide extensive analytical support to team in support of strategic sourcing initiatives- in-sourcing, out-sourcing, complex multi-plant de-sourcing, on-boarding, country of origin diversification and potential business scenarios. ♦ Lead delivery performance expert supporting the Supplier Quality and Development team.… Show more HOS (Continuous Improvement/Operating System) Sourcing Lead/Project Manager ♦ Develop strategies to reduce cycle time for New Production Introductions (VPD). ♦ Provide extensive analytical support to team in support of strategic sourcing initiatives- in-sourcing, out-sourcing, complex multi-plant de-sourcing, on-boarding, country of origin diversification and potential business scenarios. ♦ Lead delivery performance expert supporting the Supplier Quality and Development team. Extensive in field work reprising role of offering value through process improvement at suppliers that the supplier could then offer to other customers. (making it a standard rather than a custom process) ♦ Recipient of the “Living a Winning Culture” award for 2010, Recipient of Bravo Silver Award in 2011 for laying the foundation enhanced planning capabilities (SAP) to be applied across all 11 CPG sites resulting in improved inventory control, cost management and supply assurance. Designed, tested, trained and trained others on MRP deployment. Recommendations for future Advanced Planning Solution. ♦ Continuous Improvement Lead: fast-tracking the sourcing organization to “HOS Silver” (continuous improvement management system) and evaluating P2P for all brands.

Materials, Shipping and Distribution Manager

• May 2009 - Mar 2010

9 month contract focused on infrastructure and operational review, analysis and future state planning at an antifreeze plant in Chicago that was system resistant and experienced multiple PI’s with significant losses. ♦ Repositioned the materials team by working to rebuild materials infrastructure and credibility after significant losses- including training and personnel, systems tools and processes, and overall department mission, goals and objectives. ♦ Site Steering committee for HOS… Show more 9 month contract focused on infrastructure and operational review, analysis and future state planning at an antifreeze plant in Chicago that was system resistant and experienced multiple PI’s with significant losses. ♦ Repositioned the materials team by working to rebuild materials infrastructure and credibility after significant losses- including training and personnel, systems tools and processes, and overall department mission, goals and objectives. ♦ Site Steering committee for HOS (continuous improvement). ♦ Recognized two times in CPG Weekly Wins for developing best practices for physical inventory and reducing inventory losses. Site passed a PWC and extensive internal audit across all functions during my time and again subsequent to my time there. ♦ Heavy change management and org design/development work to rebuild trust across functions and in management team. Further, change the perception of corporate and by corporate of plant operations. Took the plant back to being the flagship plant for the brand setting standards in quality, innovations, safety and culture.

Planning Manager

• 2007 - 2009

Contracted to replace Supply Chain Planning Manager for FRAM. Soon after- two major transitions were announced- outsourcing of portions of Supply Chain Planning to India (later transitioned to Mexico) and a major systems transition from JDE World to SAP R/3. ♦ Conducted orientation, training, and supervision of newly-hired, overseas teams. Designed and developed all training materials, defined roles and responsibilities, ensuring utilization of best planning practices and managed team and… Show more Contracted to replace Supply Chain Planning Manager for FRAM. Soon after- two major transitions were announced- outsourcing of portions of Supply Chain Planning to India (later transitioned to Mexico) and a major systems transition from JDE World to SAP R/3. ♦ Conducted orientation, training, and supervision of newly-hired, overseas teams. Designed and developed all training materials, defined roles and responsibilities, ensuring utilization of best planning practices and managed team and supplier relationships on a daily basis. ♦ As Supply Chain Lead on the Delivery Task Force, improved unacceptably low customer service levels by increasing on-time delivery performance from 70% to stabilize at 97% post systems conversion (SAP). ♦ As Growth Metrics Lead for division, responsible for preparing sites for audits, responding to findings and generally ensuring compliance and understanding. ♦ As SME for both JDE and SAP, conducted training for Supply Chain and Supply Base personnel, managed portions of pre and post implementation activities, and wrote SOW/specs/training docs for custom programs and reports- conducted user acceptability testing. ♦ Selected and mentored 2 Bachelor and 2 Master degree students through their co-op at Honeywell. Show less Contracted to replace Supply Chain Planning Manager for FRAM. Soon after- two major transitions were announced- outsourcing of portions of Supply Chain Planning to India (later transitioned to Mexico) and a major systems transition from JDE World to SAP R/3. ♦ Conducted orientation, training, and supervision of newly-hired, overseas teams. Designed and developed all training materials, defined roles and responsibilities, ensuring utilization of best planning practices and managed team and… Show more Contracted to replace Supply Chain Planning Manager for FRAM. Soon after- two major transitions were announced- outsourcing of portions of Supply Chain Planning to India (later transitioned to Mexico) and a major systems transition from JDE World to SAP R/3. ♦ Conducted orientation, training, and supervision of newly-hired, overseas teams. Designed and developed all training materials, defined roles and responsibilities, ensuring utilization of best planning practices and managed team and supplier relationships on a daily basis. ♦ As Supply Chain Lead on the Delivery Task Force, improved unacceptably low customer service levels by increasing on-time delivery performance from 70% to stabilize at 97% post systems conversion (SAP). ♦ As Growth Metrics Lead for division, responsible for preparing sites for audits, responding to findings and generally ensuring compliance and understanding. ♦ As SME for both JDE and SAP, conducted training for Supply Chain and Supply Base personnel, managed portions of pre and post implementation activities, and wrote SOW/specs/training docs for custom programs and reports- conducted user acceptability testing. ♦ Selected and mentored 2 Bachelor and 2 Master degree students through their co-op at Honeywell. Show less

Operations Planning Manager

• 2000 - 2007

Charged with redesigning product planning process, building supporting infrastructure, including tools, systems, and internal resources and integrating all aspects into new project management system. Managed planning team for all products from Blue Sky R&D to public release on shelf and in season management. Product portfolio spanned five categories and 12 brands, with an annual no-miss release schedule of 250+ products (3-5 program managers). Conducted company-wide training and education on… Show more Charged with redesigning product planning process, building supporting infrastructure, including tools, systems, and internal resources and integrating all aspects into new project management system. Managed planning team for all products from Blue Sky R&D to public release on shelf and in season management. Product portfolio spanned five categories and 12 brands, with an annual no-miss release schedule of 250+ products (3-5 program managers). Conducted company-wide training and education on product development process, supporting system, and management tools. ♦ Complete process redesign-Introduced a holistic planning process to arrive at wholly integrated system and fully trained staff. ♦ Improved resource alignment resulting in a 30% increase in throughput and a 22% reduction in overall cycle time. ♦ Managed a team of Program Managers (VPD’s)- responsible for the hands on management of a release calendar of more than 250 release dates per year. ♦ Project Elephant: ran a program to reduce cycle time on one product category from 14 months to 9 months. ♦ Responsible for 120M in spend and 13.75M in cost savings. ♦ Acted as Global Sales and Operations Planning Manager for 4 years. ♦ Planned and lead the implementation of a sales account planning process, as well as a revamped sales operations and allocations process for both evergreen and limited releases. Show less Charged with redesigning product planning process, building supporting infrastructure, including tools, systems, and internal resources and integrating all aspects into new project management system. Managed planning team for all products from Blue Sky R&D to public release on shelf and in season management. Product portfolio spanned five categories and 12 brands, with an annual no-miss release schedule of 250+ products (3-5 program managers). Conducted company-wide training and education on… Show more Charged with redesigning product planning process, building supporting infrastructure, including tools, systems, and internal resources and integrating all aspects into new project management system. Managed planning team for all products from Blue Sky R&D to public release on shelf and in season management. Product portfolio spanned five categories and 12 brands, with an annual no-miss release schedule of 250+ products (3-5 program managers). Conducted company-wide training and education on product development process, supporting system, and management tools. ♦ Complete process redesign-Introduced a holistic planning process to arrive at wholly integrated system and fully trained staff. ♦ Improved resource alignment resulting in a 30% increase in throughput and a 22% reduction in overall cycle time. ♦ Managed a team of Program Managers (VPD’s)- responsible for the hands on management of a release calendar of more than 250 release dates per year. ♦ Project Elephant: ran a program to reduce cycle time on one product category from 14 months to 9 months. ♦ Responsible for 120M in spend and 13.75M in cost savings. ♦ Acted as Global Sales and Operations Planning Manager for 4 years. ♦ Planned and lead the implementation of a sales account planning process, as well as a revamped sales operations and allocations process for both evergreen and limited releases. Show less