Help improve relationship between Stepan and Ryder
Manage batch redeterminations
Assist in SAP transactions pushing orders through to SCALE
Inventory Associate
APL Logistics
11.2022 - 02.2023
Responsible for cycle counts.
Process inventory adjustments in DLX.
Act as a liaison between warehouse and customer service.
Service Operations Specialist
Hoerbiger Services
03.2011 - 03.2020
Compiled information to determine the best cost for the company to provide quotes for customers.
Acknowledged and processed all customer sales orders.
Generated, released, and placed orders according to MRP.
Reconciled monthly AMEX card.
Main contact for all incoming calls.
Assisted in inventory counts and yearly physical inventory.
Responsible for any shipping and receiving duties when needed.
Bookstore Clerk
Waubonsee Community College
01.2010 - 03.2011
Responsible for accepting, entering, and confirming transfer orders.
Replenished stock when needed.
Greeted and assisted customers.
Responsible for monetary transactions.
Sales Associate
Walmart
06.2009 - 12.2009
Assisted with stocking and display of deli meats and hot cases.
Prepared and maintained hot cases according to health and safety standards.
Maintained cleanliness of the deli.
Greeted and helped customers.
Production Scheduler
Modus Media
07.2003 - 10.2004
Responsible for scheduling weekly production work for a lean manufacturing environment.
Printed, closed, and verified shop orders using MRP system (Oracle).
Managed requisition database.
Responsible for weekly reports of production numbers and times.
Analyzed other solution centers' times per product and managed our centers.
Production Planner/Buyer
Siemens Building Technologies
10.2004 - 06.2009
Managed capacity plans for the production department and implemented changes to increase/decrease production based on demand and the phase in/out of new products.
Created weekly production schedules for four production lines based on demand, availability, and capacity.
Responsible for maintaining inventory level goals.
Requisitioned and expedited purchased components to meet forecasted demand.
Involved in Engineering Project Teams to introduce and implement new products.
Purchased parts from overseas according to sales forecast.
Project Engineer
Tellabs
04.2001 - 11.2001
Worked with internal personnel to ensure site readiness, installation, acceptance testing and customer turn-up of Titan system within specified dates.
Communicated with vendors to ensure on-time performance and quality.
Coordinated inventory of all sites for correct module and software upgrades.
Production Planner/Buyer
Huntsman Polyurethanes
08.1997 - 04.2001
Responsible for handling inventory control of 5 external warehouses.
Managed weekly production schedules for 6 blenders.
Managed raw material ordering according to forecast/demand.
Conducted daily meetings of all production and delivery orders.
Worked with Traffic Dept for international shipments.
Ensured MRP system was used efficiently within the group.
Established and improved relations with Customer Service and Shipping Dept.
Controlled weekly schedule and insured quality and on-time performance.
Entered batch sheets, BOM's and Production Orders.
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
Director of Forecasting, Analysis & Inventory Plan at Publishers Clearing HouseDirector of Forecasting, Analysis & Inventory Plan at Publishers Clearing House