QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced Supply Chain professional with solid background in Demand Planning a

nd Inventory management. Highly skillful in data mining analysis, proficient an
d innovative in database management, and vast knowledge in ERP systems. Excelle
nt interpersonal skills, strong team orientation, and proven track records of hi
gh achievements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NEW ENGLAND CONFECTIONERY COMPANY Brookfield, WI / Revere, MA
DEMAND PLANNING/SALES ANALYSIS MANAGER 4/09 - 9/10
* Established Forecasting process involving 500+ active FG SKU's, 800+ active cu
stomers, with 20% new SKU's per year
* Communicates company's sales projection, forecast changes to align with invent
ory, material flow, and production schedule in weekly S&OP meetings
* Integrates periodic IRI/POS data analysis into forecasts as well as coordinate
s with Sales/Marketing in providing retail/market insights in existing and new p
roducts performance (trade competitive pricing, geographic growth opportunities,
sales impact of promotional activities, and new product sales tracking)
* Generates Annual Sales Plan, re-estimates forecasts (based on trade POS moveme
nts, promotional activities, price changes, new POG sets), and continually moni
tors account/product sales performance and GM analysis
* Fully involved in Product Commercialization process for new/replacement SKUs
LAMPLIGHT FARMS, INC - WC BRADLEY CO. Menomonee Falls, WI
SENIOR DEMAND PLANNING ANALYST 1/02 - 4/09
Demand Planning Management:
* Responsible for managing and monitoring Forecasting process and Sales Performa
nce Tracking Dashboard, as well as integrating Collective Retail POS data (Wal-M
art, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Target) into account/SKU forecast profiles
* Improved forecast accuracy by 5-7% annually (MAPE with <=10% error)
* Worked closely with Supply Chain to align forecasts with JIT material flow (mi
nimizing inventory exposure), production schedule, and safety stock considering
material/production lead-time, inventory holding cost, and MOQ
* Worked closely with Wal-Mart replenishment team in managing DC inventory level
on regular replenishment, initial set, promotional period, and EOS inventory; S
ucceeded to reduce seasonal inventory returns by $1M in 2006 and maintained zero
returns in subsequent years
* Key personnel in SKU Rationalization project (reduced SKU count by 75% and E&O
inventory level by 85% in 2 years - a total reduction of $6M in EOY inventory)
and participated in multiple Lean projects
Special Project (2007) - Microsoft Great Plains Implementation:
* Successfully led ERP internal project team in implementing MS Great Plains sys
tem in 9 month timeframe
* Organized and facilitated cross functional team meetings to identify and map c
urrent/future processes, outline underlying issues, and determine viable solutio
ns within project scope and budget
* Main liaison to Corporate IT and external Consultants in communicating project
status and timelines
* Fully engaged in data conversion process from JBA-AS400 to MS Dynamics GP
DUMAS SHIPYARD Surabaya, Indonesia
INTERNAL CONSULTANT 3/98 - 8/99
* Implemented a customized ERP system within 12 month timeframe
* Monitored LAN set up throughout the company and assisted in data conversion pr
ocess
* Led internal team project to establish SOP documentation in line with new ERP
system requirements
ANDERSEN WORLDWIDE - PRASETIO STRATEGIC CONSULTING Jakarta, Indonesia
SENIOR CONSULTANT - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 11/94 - 2/98
* Responsible for managing teams in assisting local and multi-national companies
all through implementation of ISO 9000 Certification process. Major clients in
clude: automotive parts, plastic packaging, cement-concrete manufacturers
* Facilitated internal cross functional meetings to identify current process, ma
de recommendations on future process consistent with ISO clauses, and assisted c
lients in SOP development
* Coordinated and led internal audit teams in preparation to final ISO Certifica
tion process
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, WHITEWATER Whitewater, WI
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Finance & Decision Support System Summer 01
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO Toronto, Canada
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE, Industrial Engineering Spring 94
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
* Adage Infores, MS Dynamics GP, JBA AS400, RockySoft Inventory Management, RedP
rairie WMS
* Highly proficient in all MS Office applications, including MS Project, Visio
AFFILIATIONS
ASSOCIATIONS OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT - Member; Currently pursuing CPIM Certific
ation
SUPPLY CHAIN ACADEMY, ACCENTURE - Retail Supply Chain Certified, September 2007
RETAIL LINK USER GROUP - Chicago, IL; Member
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL - National Honor Society; Member
NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC OF INDUSTRY - ISO 9000 Assessor/Lead Assessor Certified, Ma
rch 1996