ANA MUNOZ
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Alliances Sr. Manager
OMP USA, Inc
06.2020 - Current
- Resolved problems, improved operations with Alliance Partners, and provided exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to 75+ consultants
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis, and reporting dashboards
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
Sr. Project Manager
Georgia Pacific LLC
11.2015 - 05.2020
- Led multimillion-dollar implementation integrating Info M3 with over 60 WMS in 150 DCs
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track
- Reduced inventory and waste across North America
- Opened and closed warehouses to improve customer value propositions
- Developed supply chain capability model with distribution network capacity planning, KPI dashboards, supplier network optimization pricing models, and resource allocation
- Liaised with cross-functional leads across OCM, Shared Services, CX Customer Experience, Legal, Compliance & Product Stewardship, Transportation, Sales, and Finance.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems
Manhattan Associates
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Administered and allocated per project budget of over $5M
- Implemented multiple MANH solutions, including SCM, WM-is (PKMS), slotting, WM-OS, DOM/EOM (ship-to-store), SCPP, dashboard KPIs/SCIs, and TMS
- Launched conversion and cutover strategies for CPG and government clients.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
Implementation Manager
LeanLogistics
01.2013 - 03.2014
- Managed a$2M average budget to lead project delivery of SaaS transportation management systems for major multinational customers
- Established resources and goal alignment across QA, R&D, and Global Training.
- Researched and resolved barriers to successful system functionality, improving support and issue resolution.
- Documented specialized data and requirements to address business demands.
- Maintained licensing contracts with vendors.
- Negotiated prices and finalized technology solutions for $8MM in IT assets for new data centers.
Supply Chain Director
NuCO2
11.2010 - 01.2013
- Integrated 150 depot locations while implementing replenishment models and min/max DRP
- Reduced inventory carrying, freight, and labor costs while optimizing the mix
- Headed Supply Chain Department through a central-led, SCOR model approach.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive the highest turns possible on inventory
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics
- Supervised 5 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties
- Improved, standardized, and documented planning and scheduling processes
- Increased global supply chain efficiency and development by leading cross-functional teams and enabling supplier integration and management technology tools, upgrades
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste
Consultant
Synergetics Worldwide
09.2009 - 11.2010
- Saved $9M
- Developed change management workshops to adapt 6 Sigma and Lean concepts
- Implemented Oracle i-Procurement and discovery sessions with current and future states
- Gathered requirements and analyzed current procurement and P2P policies.
- Created monthly forecast templates and resource management allocations for approved projects
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities
- Integrated technology and business operations to identify targeted solutions to customer issues
- Aligned closely with business owners and employees to gather information and gain operational insight
Materials Manager
ITW
10.2008 - 09.2009
- Controlled over $2M in inventory for a 40,000 sq ft. facility
- Spearheaded shipping, receiving, and purchasing workstreams
- Coordinated multiple shipping integration projects with UPS and FedEx
- Developed KPIs and vendor requirements programs to increase accuracy and accelerate distribution center processing.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and payment terms
- Coordinated implementation of complete and raw product changes to facilitate successful launch and exceed customer expectations
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities
- Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging the power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods
- Maintained material control and information systems, supporting the manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand
- Understood common material delivery methods using automated vehicles, conveyor belts, and rail-guided distribution systems and determined best strategy for products
- Purchased indirect manufacturing supplies, administrative support materials, and packaging to comprehensively build multifaceted production lifecycles
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value
Project Manager
TESCO
03.2008 - 08.2008
- Implemented Lean manufacturing principles to improve picking/packing operations in multiple 700,000 SQFT
- Managed multiple projects from procurement to commission
- Increased KPI results and established performance monitoring strategies for 2 Distribution centers for frozen and non-frozen goods.
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration - Information Technology & Operations Management
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH05.2000
Bachelor's Degree - Business & Modern Languages, International Business
UNIMET
Caracas, Venezuela05.1995
Skills
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Program Optimization
- Matrix Management
- Business Leadership
- Complaint Response
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Supplier Performance Management
- Performance Tracking
- Methodology Improvements
- Certified Lodging Manager
Accomplishments
- Director of Project Management
- Sr
- Project Manager
- Vice President Change Management Alliance Delivery Director Project Governance
- Risk Assessment
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Strategic Planning
- Improved Processes
- Allocated Resources
- Led Large-Scale Implementations
- Reduced Costs
- Launched CoEs
- Maximized Opportunities
- Mapped Future States
- Enhanced Value Propositions, Certifications: Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology.
Certification
MIT Sloan School of Management, Six Sigma Black Belt
Affiliations
MIT- Sloan School of Management
LinkedIn Content Creator
ASCM - Association For Supply Chain Management
ASCM- Atlanta Chapter Mentor & Volunteer
Languages
French
German
Portuguese
Timeline
Alliances Sr. Manager
OMP USA, Inc
06.2020 - Current
Sr. Project Manager
Georgia Pacific LLC
11.2015 - 05.2020
Manhattan Associates
03.2014 - 11.2015
Implementation Manager
LeanLogistics
01.2013 - 03.2014
Supply Chain Director
NuCO2
11.2010 - 01.2013
Consultant
Synergetics Worldwide
09.2009 - 11.2010
Materials Manager
ITW
10.2008 - 09.2009
Project Manager
TESCO
03.2008 - 08.2008
Executive Master of Business Administration - Information Technology & Operations Management
Plymouth State University
Bachelor's Degree - Business & Modern Languages, International Business
UNIMET