Julia Michinok
Downingtown
Summary
Experienced with data analysis, market research, and deriving actionable insights. Utilizes strong analytical skills to support category growth and optimize product strategies. Track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals and enhance category performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Analyst- Natural Disposables
Clark Associates
05.2024 - Current
- Evaluated category trends to drive strategic purchasing decisions and enhance inventory management.
- Executed organization of new supplier RFQs alongside detailed cost analysis to inform strategic sourcing decisions.
- Researched, tested, and operationally added 300+ new products to multiple sales channels.
- Analyzed category performance metrics to enhance strategic decision-making using Microsoft Power BI and Excel.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships and conducted quarterly business reviews with key vendor partners.
- Served as the product expert within natural substrates and sustainable disposables.
Supply Chain Intern
Corteva
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Led and completed five value-added projects simultaneously over 12 weeks.
- Performed data cleanup and created process for assignment of NMFC codes, with annual savings of $500,000.
- Improved company workflow by creating Microsoft Power automate system to automate emails. Evaluated a warehouse network to determine if an exite of a location was needed.
- Standardized naming of descriptions in ERP System to create data consistency.
- Analyzed and provided insight into carrier performance in drayage logistics.
Teaching Assistant
Penn State University
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Aided a professor in an economic problem-solving class taught on Microsoft Excel.
- Owned homework assignment grading and giving student feedback.
- Assisted with in class learning by answering student questions, solving technical issues and teaching classes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness Management
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost analysis
- Forecasting techniques
- Team collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Sustainability knowledge
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Category Analyst- Natural Disposables
Clark Associates
05.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Intern
Corteva
05.2023 - 08.2023
Teaching Assistant
Penn State University
01.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Agribusiness Management
Pennsylvania State University