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Catherine Black

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic supply chain and operations specialist with expertise in demand planning, inventory optimization, and process improvement at Slatkin & Co. Proficient in NetSuite and ERP systems, with a track record of developing key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance operational efficiency. A collaborative problem-solver, skilled in streamlining processes and fostering cross-functional teamwork to drive results.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Supply Chain and Demand Planning

Slatkin & Co
05.2023 - Current

Highly skilled NetSuite admin and operations specialist managing master data, demand planning, procurement, and inventory optimization to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and develop key performance metrics.


•Manage all master data in NetSuite, including SKU and UPC creation, inventory management, and reporting.

• Build and maintain demand plans to align procurement and production with business needs.

• Identify and eliminate costly excess inventory, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.

• Oversee purchase order (PO) placement and tracking, ensuring timely procurement and production.

• Build and maintain assemblies and materials within ERP to support accurate inventory and manufacturing processes.

• Generate and analyze reports to support demand planning, inventory accuracy, and cost-saving initiatives.

• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) using NetSuite reporting to track and improve operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (supply chain, finance, production, sales, marketing) to streamline operations.

• Leverage ERP expertise to enhance data integrity, process efficiency, and system optimization.

Assistant Operations Manager

Humps Optics
04.2019 - 04.2023
  • Managed daily operations effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and accurate reporting of results.
  • Managed all 3PL communications and inventory.
  • Created and oversaw diverse team of customer success team, marketing team, logistics, and sales.
  • Introduced KPI's and reporting for sales visibility, which was new to the company
  • Migrated Systems from Quickbooks to NetSuite

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

CSULB
Long Beach, CA
06-2015

Skills

  • Supply Chain Operations and Production Management
  • Microsoft Office and Excel Intermediate/Expert
  • Process Development and Improvement
  • Team-Oriented Collaboration and Leadership
  • Complex Reporting
  • NetSuite, Asana, Shopify Expert

Timeline

Manager of Supply Chain and Demand Planning

Slatkin & Co
05.2023 - Current

Assistant Operations Manager

Humps Optics
04.2019 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

CSULB
Catherine Black