LISA KAHLER
Santee,CA
Summary
Experienced supply chain professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with organized nature and advanced problem-solving strengths. Improves policies and supports business needs with efficient, effective process controls and improvements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Product and Logistics
Mor Furniture for Less, Inc
San Diego, CA
12.2016 - Current
- KPIs driver and process improvements throughout logistics and supplier operations, resulting in reduced inventory spend with increased stock availability
- Managed team which includes providing training and career development to maximize competencies and resources towards product management, planning, purchasing, and vendor relations
- IT team collaboration to create custom reporting and implement new software programs resulting in transparency of supply chain operations
- Internal and external partners collaboration to develop online dock scheduling program resulting in streamlined routing and scheduling processes
- Quarterly vendor meetings conducted to discuss case challenges and brainstorm issue resolution strategies resulting in open dialogue and mitigation of potential obstacles
- Established and sustained strategic relationships with 200+ vendors maintaining flexibility and leveraging merchandise costs
- Internal and external resolution and process developments
- Attend twice yearly retailer and vendor market conferences
Manager of Product and Logistics
Mor Furniture for Less, Inc
San Diego, CA
10.2012 - 12.2016
- Developed and implemented vendor selection criteria based on product category and discount margins contributing to continuous high-profit margins
- Directed product portfolio by recommending product changes to enhance customer interest and maximize sales
- Negotiated contracts, policies, and deadlines with vendors to meet company SOPs
- Ensured consistency in product, quality, regulatory compliance, and logistics meeting 92% on-time delivery
Manager of Product and Pricing
Mor Furniture for Less, Inc
San Diego, CA
09.2008 - 10.2012
- Establish product pricing by researching current trends allowing company to maintain competitive advantage
- Analyzed overall product profitability and reviewed market information to make informed pricing decisions
- Collaborated with sales, service, finance, and logistics departments to influence critical business growth outcomes
- Collaborated with marketing team and functional management to achieve business and marketing strategy objectives to allow for effective product launches, campaigns, and promotional activities
- Determined merchandising plan and executed product movement for all stores allowing appropriation of timing and product choice
- Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of products for top-tier sales
- Approved merchandise and freight invoices for timely processing of payment
- Increased product turns and inventory flow by reducing product assortment by 50%
Freight Coordinator
Mor Furniture for Less, Inc
San Diego, CA
04.2002 - 09.2008
Customer Service Representative
Mor Furniture for Less, Inc
San Diego, CA
06.2001 - 04.2002
Education
High School Diploma -
Grants Pass High School
Grants Pass, OR06.1999
Skills
- Strategic planning and purchasing methodologies
- Superior negotiation skills, critical thinking, analytical and organized
- Vendor management, contract negotiations and collaboration
- Quality control, compliance and inventory tracking
- Store planning and design
- MS Office proficient
- Customer Relationship Management ERP Software
- Trello – Project Management Tracking System
- Product Transportation and management
- Purchasing management and order reconciliation
- Supplier relations and vendor negotiations
- Department development
- Fluent with ecUtopia and EDC Logistics Supply Chain software systems
Timeline
Director of Product and Logistics
Mor Furniture for Less, Inc
12.2016 - Current
Manager of Product and Logistics
Mor Furniture for Less, Inc
10.2012 - 12.2016
Manager of Product and Pricing
Mor Furniture for Less, Inc
09.2008 - 10.2012
Freight Coordinator
Mor Furniture for Less, Inc
04.2002 - 09.2008
Customer Service Representative
Mor Furniture for Less, Inc
06.2001 - 04.2002
High School Diploma -
Grants Pass High School
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