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CHRISTINE PEPPER, CPIM

Sioux City

Summary

Cost Management Professional equipped with deep understanding of cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting. Skilled in driving efficiency through strategic cost control measures and process improvements. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving tangible results. Adaptable and dependable, ensuring alignment with changing business needs. Proficient in cost estimation, variance analysis, and financial modeling, with keen eye for detail and results-driven mindset.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Buyer/ Planner

Innovive
01.2021 - Current
  • Conducted thorough spend analysis to identify areas for potential cost savings and efficiencies.
  • Coordinated with finance teams on budgeting processes, providing accurate forecasts for product expenditures.
  • Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
  • Costing analysis
  • Led cross-functional teams in optimizing procurement processes and workflows.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing strategies and inventory management.
  • Collaborate on processes and procedures and create documentation
  • Production planning
  • Run planning system daily (DDMRP methodology)
  • Conduct onsite vendor audits

Scheduling Coordinator

Sioux Honey Association
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated scheduling for production and distribution to optimize operational efficiency.
  • Maintain all inventory items in Harris Data
  • All Bill of Materials maintenance for 3 production plants
  • Review and code all plant accounts payable invoices
  • Create, modify and run inventory queries as needed
  • Track all components inventory and requisition as needed to meet production
  • Analyzed scheduling data to forecast needs and adjust plans proactively, enhancing resource allocation.

Controller

Divvy, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Oversee all Accounting and Human Resource functions
  • Developed financial reports to support strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Implemented cost control measures, reducing overhead expenses through detailed analysis and forecasting.
  • Trouble shooting and process improvements of all functions related to accounting and inventory
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
  • Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
  • Prepared detailed variance analyses on a monthly basis, enabling more effective tracking of actuals versus forecasted figures.

Assistant Controller

Great West Casualty Company
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.

Controller

Champion Home Builders
01.2012 - 01.2014

Costing Manager

Dakota Provisions
01.2008 - 01.2012

Financial Systems Analyst

E&J Gallo Winery
01.2000 - 01.2005

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
05.1999

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Nettleton Junior College
Sioux Falls, SD
01.1994

Skills

  • Sales and Operations planning
  • Supplier management
  • Cost Accounting
  • Financial Statement Interpretation
  • Financial Report Writing
  • Financial Systems
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Spend analysis
  • Purchasing strategy
  • Financial planning
  • Analyzing data
  • Demand forecasting
  • Cost control
  • Continuous process improvements
  • Market trend analysis

Certification

  • Demand Driven Planner Professional Certification (DDPP) - Demand Driven Institute - 2023
  • CPIM, Certified Planning and Inventory Management - 2025

Timeline

Senior Buyer/ Planner

Innovive
01.2021 - Current

Scheduling Coordinator

Sioux Honey Association
01.2018 - 01.2021

Controller

Divvy, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2018

Assistant Controller

Great West Casualty Company
01.2014 - 01.2016

Controller

Champion Home Builders
01.2012 - 01.2014

Costing Manager

Dakota Provisions
01.2008 - 01.2012

Financial Systems Analyst

E&J Gallo Winery
01.2000 - 01.2005

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Nettleton Junior College

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Buena Vista University

LEADERSHIP

Ability to lead staff and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and professionalism.

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