Demonstrated history of success in Medical Devices & CPG industries. Nine years of experience in Supply Chain, Sales Analytics, and Customer Service roles; focused on Sales & Demand Planning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Planning Manager
IRobot
04.2022 - Current
Generate and maintain accurate 12-month SKU level demand forecasts for the US Central Region, highlighting risks and opportunities to the business, while driving action toward any ad-hoc forecast changes.
Improved YOY Weighted Forecast Accuracy by 17% for Q2 '23 & reduced excess inventory by $0.8M YTD in FY ‘23 through incremental opportunity identification with key retailers.
Along with Director of Business Planning, built and established previously non-existent KPI's for NA Supply Chain, adding transparency to performance for Leadership to drive improvements in Forecast Accuracy, E&O Inventory, Supply Conformance, etc.
Sr. Demand Planner
Keter
11.2020 - 04.2022
Utilized historical sales analysis and business intelligence to generate & maintain accurate 12 Month SKU level rolling forecast for E-Commerce, Club, and Mass Market channels
Established and calculated appropriate forecasting metrics for NA Business Units, leading to greater transparency and 28% improvement in SKU level MAPE accuracy for peak season May-August YOY in outdoor furniture BU; while reducing inventory by 13% YOY at Q3 end without impact to customer availability.
Senior Demand Planner
Newell Brands
03.2019 - 11.2020
Generate and maintain accurate 24-month SKU level rolling forecast for Club & Arts/Crafts customer channels using historical sales analysis and business intelligence, leading to sign-off of consensus forecast by Writing Division SVP during monthly Demand Review meeting.
Improved Weighted Forecast Accuracy by 21% vs 2018 results at aggregate SKU level for Club Channel for 2019 FY.
Demand Planner
Halyard Health
01.2017 - 03.2019
Reviewed historical sales trends and demand drivers to generate forecast data and develop statistical forecast models, leading to monthly sign off of 24-month rolling SKU level forecast during S&OP Demand Review
Achieved monthly 85% SKU level MAPE and +/- 3% Bias targets to ensure exceptional customer service levels.
Customer Service Analyst
Halyard Health
12.2015 - 08.2017
Provided dedicated order management and supply chain/logistics expertise to strengthen relationships with key strategic accounts, drive efficiencies, and improve overall business results
Identified, planned, and presented $80,000 in cash flow creation per quarter, and over 100 hours of white space savings per year by redesigning existing Capital Equipment Loaner tracking processes for IVP.
Earned internal promotion to Demand Planner in August 2017.
Inside Sales Representative
Wesco Distribution Inc
07.2014 - 12.2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Labor Studies & Employment Relations, Human Resources
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
07.2014
Skills
Data Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Power BI
SAP APO
Anaplan
Tableau
SQL
Microsoft PowerPoint
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Business Planning Manager
IRobot
04.2022 - Current
Sr. Demand Planner
Keter
11.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Demand Planner
Newell Brands
03.2019 - 11.2020
Demand Planner
Halyard Health
01.2017 - 03.2019
Customer Service Analyst
Halyard Health
12.2015 - 08.2017
Inside Sales Representative
Wesco Distribution Inc
07.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Labor Studies & Employment Relations, Human Resources