Experience

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  NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc.

  • United States
  • Biotechnology Research
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Manager of Partner Success

    • Apr 2024 - Present

  • Manager, Logistics & Procurement

    • Aug 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Logistics Team Lead

    • Feb 2019 - Aug 2022

    ~Responsible for planning, coordinating and monitoring logistics operations such as warehousing, inventory, transportation and supply chain processes. ~Develop new strategies to streamline processes and reduce cost~Maintain inventory levels at several contract manufacturing organizations (CMO’s)~Order manufacturing ingredients through multiple distributors ~Plan product shipments to customers as orders are received~Assist with production coordination and packaging~Optimize manufacturing and shipping costs~Planning and managing logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer service~Direction, optimizing and coordinating full order cycle ~Ensure that quality, quantity, customer satisfaction and financial commitments are met~Resolve any arising problems or complaints with customers, suppliers, 3rd party warehouses~Partner and communicate with manufacturers, suppliers and customers~Create standardized methods for locating and obtaining goods and services for the company~Develop company policies related to purchasing to provide guidelines ~Evaluating spending operations and seek ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and timelines of delivery. ~Process customer orders, arrange shipping and follow through accounts receivables~Liaison to accounting team ~Sales reporting to sales team and management~Maintain manufacturing & inventory management software; build/maintain bill of materials, issue work orders, maintain inventory to maximize efficiency in the production process~Process weekly orders for lab and office supplies, maintain ordering software, communicate confirmations with all staff~Oversee purchasing staff

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  CAP3

  • Wilmington, North Carolina

  • Business Operations Consultant

    • Nov 2016 - Feb 2019
    • Wilmington, North Carolina

    Responsible for providing sales operations and procurement consulting services in support of specific business goals. Advised clients on international and domestic sourcing trips as part of the budgeting, planning, and product development lifecycle. Managed inventory levels, forecasted sales, and performed sales/product analysis. Coordinated with 3rd party logistics (3PL) companies and suppliers to meet inventory and fulfillment targets.

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  Cooper & Company, Inc.

  • Cincinnati, OH

  • Director of Wholesale Operations

    • Aug 2000 - Jun 2016
    • Cincinnati, OH

    Managed P & L wholesale operations for developer and importer of Medication Management Systems (MedCenter) and consumer-based time keeping products (Dakota Watch Company). Monitored/managed sales operations to achieve aggressive business objectives. Produced product reviews, marketing communications, new item sourcing, selection and catalog placement

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  Golden State International

  • Oakland, CA

  • Manager of National Accounts & Product Development

    • Jul 1997 - Aug 2000
    • Oakland, CA

    Maintained relationships and communications with regional and national retailers in support of sales objectives for this $60M international importer and developer of consumer based time keeping products. Managed sales rep staff, and met/exceeded regional sales goals. Overseas sourcing responsibilities

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  Venture Stores, Inc.

  • St. Louis, MO

  • Corporate Buyer

    • Jan 1996 - Jun 1997
    • St. Louis, MO

    Buyer for watches and sterling silver, responsible for planning and pricing for a $20M department in a 115-store chain. Responsible for print ads, floor layouts, and maintaining stock levels, based on store demographics

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  Timex Group, USA, Inc.

  • Middlebury, CT

  • Manager of Retail Operations

    • Aug 1991 - Jan 1996
    • Middlebury, CT

    Responsible for all operations – including hiring, training, budgeting, forecasting, sales, and promotion tracking - for 12 retail stores throughout a nine state $10M territory. Sought out new store sites, working with leasing agents and architects