Gina Sharp
Meridian,ID
Summary
Results-oriented procurement and planning leader dedicated to streamlining operations to reduce costs and promote organizational efficiency. Documented strengths include building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager of Purchasing and Inventory
Athletic Greens (AG1)
01.2023 - Current
- I am in charge of overseeing a team of Buyer/Planners and Inventory Specialists who are responsible for supply and production planning, purchasing, inventory management, monthly reconciliations, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, coordinating with the Sourcing Team for handoff strategies, SKU setups, and Item Master management. I focus on continuously improving processes to make planning and purchasing more efficient in order to support sales and reduce excess inventory and expiration exposure.
Senior Demand Planner / Supply Chain Lead / Inventory Analyst
Athletic Greens (AG1)
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Responsible for inventory planning and management worldwide. In collaboration with cross-functional teams, I ensured efficient management of inventory during a rebranding project with minimal inventory scrap.
- Meticulously planned and executed work orders for multiple co-packers through the NetSuite platform.
- Coordinated freight shipments within and between the United States, China, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.
- Worked with multiple third-party logistics providers (3PLs) worldwide to organize transfers, shipments, and receipts, and manage inventory.
- Performed procurement functions as needed, which involved placing purchase orders for packaging and ingredients and working closely with vendors.
- Reconciled inventory between multiple WW 3PLs to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Supply/Demand Planner and Supply Chain Lead
Grenade USA
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Responsible for developing and maintaining forecasts for online and retail sports nutrition supplements sales and managing inventory from New Product Introduction to End of Life. Worked with Grenade UK Planner to plan manufacturing in the UK for appropriate inventory availability in the US, abiding by strict dating requirements that differ by vendor and planning the most economical mode of transport. I was the lead for planned 3PL transition for US business
Sr. Demand Planner
Bodybuilding.com
01.2012 - 01.2019
- In charge of forecasting and maintaining online sales of sports nutrition supplements, as well as managing inventory from introduction of new products to end-of-life. Responsible for managing the Purchasing team and facilitating the Sales & Operations Planning process. This involved working cross-functionally with the finance, category management, and operations groups to compile and present the monthly S&OP package to the cross-functional team. Developed annual inventory projections for both third-party brands and private-label brands sold through multiple channels. Collaborated with Category Management, Brand Management, and vendors to forecast baseline sales and plan promotions for top brands. Led annual budgeting process for Planning and Purchasing Team.
IPG-A Business Planner
Hewlett-Packard Co.
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Worked between marketing, finance, engineering, contract manufacturers and order management to ensure supply availability and inventory management from new product introduction to end of life, Responsible for availability reporting to management, planning management of 5 product families, managing product reworks, supply balancing and providing inventory projections to Finance, Team Liaison to Planning counterparts in Chennai, India and Procurement counterparts in Bangalore, India
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
College of Idaho
Caldwell, IDSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite - Strong Excel Skills
- NetSuite
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Data-driven decision-making
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Team Leadership
- Problem Resolution
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
Timeline
Senior Manager of Purchasing and Inventory
Athletic Greens (AG1)
01.2023 - Current
Senior Demand Planner / Supply Chain Lead / Inventory Analyst
Athletic Greens (AG1)
07.2020 - 01.2023
Supply/Demand Planner and Supply Chain Lead
Grenade USA
10.2019 - 08.2020
Sr. Demand Planner
Bodybuilding.com
01.2012 - 01.2019
IPG-A Business Planner
Hewlett-Packard Co.
01.2005 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
College of Idaho
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