Supply Chain Manager

• 2022 - Present

Global Supply Chain Materials Manager

• 2019 - 2021

Responsible to lead the carve-out and growth of the specialty tapes, film, and custom materials business. Provided strategic vision, operational direction, and supply chain excellence.Implemented new IT systems (ERP/CRM/Websites), led the acquisition and successful integration of two companies, and built strong, positive business relationships throughout. Responsible to lead the carve-out and growth of the specialty tapes, film, and custom materials business. Provided strategic vision, operational direction, and supply chain excellence.Implemented new IT systems (ERP/CRM/Websites), led the acquisition and successful integration of two companies, and built strong, positive business relationships throughout.

Supply Chain Optimization Manager

• 2017 - 2019

Honey-Can-Do  Berkeley, Illinois  2017 to 2019(A manufacturer of home storage and organizational products)Supply Chain Optimization Manager – Responsible for leading and managing the deployment of continuous improvement tools, methodologies, standards and processes across the enterprise. Scope of duties include designing, coordinating and delivering practical, hands-on training and project execution, focused on lean methodology and tools in order to eliminate waste in all administrative, operations and support functions, and to instill a continuous improvement culture throughout the organization. Lean expertise resulting in 175% improvement in capacity utilization and 73% increase in productivity over a 12-month period.

Supply Chain Operations Manager

• 2013 - 2017

Dorma+Kaba  Lake Bluff, Illinois  2013 to 2017(Specializes in global manufacturing of premium access solution that enable better buildings)Supply Chain Operations Manager – Scope of duties included managing supply chain execution, distribution and materials management for Dorma+Kaba. Created actionable program level metrics to drive supply chain performance and meet key performance levels. Implemented supply chain continuous process improvements resulting in unparalleled supply chain efficiencies. Developed and implemented right-sized inventories globally that reduced risk and overall spend while maintaining superior performance levels.  Met or exceeded revenue goals for 16 consecutive quarters excelling in strategic direction and tactical execution through S &OP, engineering expertise, best practice policies and systems, world class productivity attainment and refusal to fail.

Strategic Planning Manager

• 2009 - 2013

G & N Electronics - 2009 to 2013(Delivers business security and automation solutions throughout the Midwest)Strategic Planning Manager – Integral part of the Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning process. Responsibilities include working with Corporate Forecasting and translating forecasts for the planning and execution of production, inventory, distribution and financial requirements; significant step function changes in improvements in customer service levels. (Managed 42 customer accounts)  Set revenue quotas for the sales areas and tracked customer and dollar amount retention rate. Renewed focus on customer increased retention rate by 44%.