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Ashley Pomplun

Wilmette,IL

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during a successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Supply Chain Support

Ecentria Group
01.2021 - 02.2024
  • Managed a team of 9 direct reports with focus on resolution of shipping discrepancies, purchase order adjustments, customer returns, and supplier relationship management.
  • For 2023, resolved over 12,000 shipping discrepancies, improved purchase order ETAs by 30% and managed over $650k in returned product.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.


Supply Planner, Contractor

Walgreens Boots Alliance
02.2019 - 01.2021
  • Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
  • Supported new product launches by coordinating with various stakeholders involved in the development process ensuring timely availability of necessary components.
  • Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
  • Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital.

Associate Buyer

Sears Holdings Company
05.2018 - 02.2019
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
  • Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
  • Evaluated supplier performance metrics regularly, holding them accountable for meeting established standards of quality, delivery, and pricing.
  • Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.

Assistant Buyer

Sears Holdings Company & JC Penney
11.2016 - 05.2019

Allocation Analyst, International

Claires Stores Inc
02.2016 - 11.2016

Assistant Manager

Trader Joe's
12.2012 - 02.2016

Assistant Manager

Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
08.2010 - 12.2012

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
06.2011

Skills

  • E-Commerce
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Strategic Planning

Timeline

Manager of Supply Chain Support

Ecentria Group
01.2021 - 02.2024

Supply Planner, Contractor

Walgreens Boots Alliance
02.2019 - 01.2021

Associate Buyer

Sears Holdings Company
05.2018 - 02.2019

Assistant Buyer

Sears Holdings Company & JC Penney
11.2016 - 05.2019

Allocation Analyst, International

Claires Stores Inc
02.2016 - 11.2016

Assistant Manager

Trader Joe's
12.2012 - 02.2016

Assistant Manager

Kohl's Department Stores, Inc
08.2010 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science -

Northern Illinois University
Ashley Pomplun