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M PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLESummaryProfessional with extensive experience in the supply chain / logistics / inventory management field. Strong ability to problem solve, multi-task in a fast paced environment, reduce costs and improve processes in an efficient manner. Work well in a team setting and have strong interpersonal and analytical skills. Attention to detail has led to yearly savings on shipping, both internationally and domestically.Technical SkillsMicrosoft Office, SAP, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Dodge Business Analytics, Datamyne (Import statistics)Professional ExperienceRHEINZINK America, Inc - Woburn, MA Oct 2008 April 2024Procurement / Supply Chain ManagerStreamlined all U.S. imports of raw material to North American distributors from manufacturing plant in Germany.Worked with U.S. customs broker to ensure customs clearance in a timely manner including the necessary documentation (ISF filing / Proforma Invoice / Bill of Lading / delivery instructions etc). Followed up with freight forwarders to ensure delivery of goods to customers facility.Collaborated regularly with our export sales department in Germany to resolve any logistical issues.Regularly communicated with all U.S. distributors to ensure customer satisfaction and help resolve any unforeseen problems related to shipping delays, damaged material, and/or urgent price requests.Quoted pricing on zinc metal for roofing / siding, maintaining high profit margins based on the London Metal Exchange.Orchestrated with sales team to negotiate and secure multi-million dollar project contracts.Purchased inventory from our manufacturing plant in Germany to maintain sufficient stock levels to fulfill small project orders or provide replacement material for potential claims.Established an inventory program to maximize efficiency and turnover which includes lowering overall inventory by 5-10% YOY while increasing sales 10-15% by moving high turnover items based on industry data analytics and brokering deals to move obsolete inventoryResponsible for maintaining claims in CRM and working with compliance department in Germany as well as communicating with U.S. customers the necessary steps to have claims approved and credits issued.Proficient with SAP software: Submitting POs to parent company for Inventory. Order processing and billing to North American customers. Generated multiple reports for tonnage, lead-time analysis and sales.Worked jointly with accounting department to complete year-end inventory counts for our yearly audit.Administered business intelligence software to track metal roofing / siding specifications from architectural firms. Aided our sales team for maximum efficiency while on the road visiting potential clients. Provided year over year analytics to track effectiveness of data.Regularly presented to firm President on initiatives such as: tonnage, inventory turnover, lead-time analysis, competitor import analysis, as well as provided bi-monthly inventory forecasts directly to parent company.Built a strong freight broker network to obtain most competitive pricing for shipping out of warehouse to U.S. and Canadian customers.Properly trained to operate a forklift and load / unload trucks. Completed safety training sessions required for compliance.Collaborated to maintain a 7,500 square foot warehouse which included managing shop employees and national training manager.Partnered with marketing department in cutting samples, shipping brochures and literature to potential clients to improve business development effort.EducationNortheastern University, Boston, MA.Bachelor of Science (BS), Management |