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Karen Traisci

Karen Traisci

New Milford,CT

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Project Manager, Production

BELIMO Air Controls
Danbury
03.2023 - Current
  • Global Project Manager and Team Lead with experience overseeing multiple projects including freight cost transparency, compliance database development, and EDI implementation
  • Currently managing implementation of 3rd party in-house Purchase Order process to Production order process
  • Successfully coordinated a global workshop in Vitznau, Switzerland, for 50 participants
  • Highly skilled at managing project scope, timelines, risks, and costs while meeting stakeholder expectations, including Executive Committee members and external suppliers
  • As an Active Culture Coach at Belimo, mentor team members, promote operational excellence, and enhance customer value.

Global Sourcing Project Manager

UNGER Enterprises, LLC
Bridgeport
01.2018 - 03.2023
  • Critical member of new product development project team and specifically manage key dates of new product development with all team members, including Marketing, Quality, Research and Development as well as supplier management through the new product launch initiatives
  • I am responsible for keeping the project scope on track while managing numerous projects concurrently
  • Proactively manage changes in scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans for both local and global projects to ensure product launch dates are met
  • Organize and present required information to assist with project evaluation and vendor selection to project leaders according to strict guidelines globally, including Asia and European markets.

Procurement/Strategic Sourcing Team Lead

Ward Leonard Electrical Supply Co.
Thomaston
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Procurement team lead of 4 individuals with competencies in DFARS, ITAR, NOFORM

Procurement Project Manager

HOLOGIC, Inc.
Danbury
01.2004 - 01.2016
  • Project Manager and liaison between all cross functional teams and suppliers associated with new FDA-approved product launch in 2015
  • Chosen as Global Commodity Team Leader of six (6) separate sites to create and continue the execution of global commodity strategies in 2014
  • Generated $792K in cost savings within a six-month period as the result of the transfer of 38 stainless steel injection molded plastic part tools (42 finished parts) to selected new suppliers
  • Managed team effort, success of production and validation of 46 new plastic injection mold tools within an 18-month period
  • Participated in the integration with the European sourcing group and suppliers to leverage global relationships.

Senior Purchasing Agent– Strategic Sourcing and Development Engineering

PITNEY BOWES
Danbury
  • Sourced and purchased raw materials/products for the build of 120+ mail insert machines that consisted of 6,000+ parts
  • Negotiated competitive pricing across the entire spectrum of Pitney Bowes-specific parts with all approved vendors.

Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Agent

READER’S DIGEST ASSOCIATION/QSP, INC.
Pleasantville
  • Individually saved QSP $800K+ in year one of employment, negotiating better pricing and a stronger vendor base associated with all print media produced.

POP (Point of Purchase) Display and Permanent Display Logistics Manager

DURACELL INC.
Bethel
  • Marketing – Logistics Coordinator

Skills

  • Continuous Improvement Planning
  • Change Management Process
  • Strategy Implementation
  • Operational Management
  • Project Leadership
  • Process Improvement Implementation
  • Kickoff Meetings
  • Manufacturer Relations
  • Production Standards
  • Problem Resolution
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Timely Project Completion
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Project Control
  • Status Meetings
  • Status Updates
  • Negotiating Material Prices
  • Team Support
  • Data Mapping
  • Project Deadlines
  • Accounting Procedures
  • Corrective Actions
  • Process Integration
  • Vendor Contracts
  • Special Projects
  • Strategic Vision
  • Contractual Obligations
  • Mold Building

Certification

  • APICS 2020
  • Six Sigma

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchCompany CulturePersonal development programs

Quote

Don't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.
Barbara Corcoran

Timeline

Global Project Manager, Production

BELIMO Air Controls
03.2023 - Current

Global Sourcing Project Manager

UNGER Enterprises, LLC
01.2018 - 03.2023

Procurement/Strategic Sourcing Team Lead

Ward Leonard Electrical Supply Co.
01.2017 - 01.2018

Procurement Project Manager

HOLOGIC, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2016

Senior Purchasing Agent– Strategic Sourcing and Development Engineering

PITNEY BOWES

Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Agent

READER’S DIGEST ASSOCIATION/QSP, INC.

POP (Point of Purchase) Display and Permanent Display Logistics Manager

DURACELL INC.

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