Lucas Melvin
Issaquah,WA
Summary
Thorough Demand Planner offering over 5+ years of comprehensive experience estimating future product demands by employing analytical, sales and marketing data. Proficient in Microsoft D365 paired with an in-depth knowledge of supply chain operations. Strategic and logical professional skilled in risk assessment and mitigation processes as well as monitoring and reporting on changes in budgets, sales forecasts or business strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Demand Planner
Motion Sports Of America
02.2024 - Current
- Improved forecast accuracy by implementing statistical modeling techniques and incorporating market trends.
- Developed collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in demand planning processes.
- Reduced inventory costs by optimizing safety stock levels and effectively managing obsolete items.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely product availability through accurate demand forecasting.
Purchasing Manager
Motion Water Sports
10.2019 - 02.2024
- Responsible for projecting global demand and forecasting annual cash flows.
- Executed margin analytics based off of set targets, price negotiations, and market analysis.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
- Coordinated all logistical needs globally in alignment with just-in-time delivery.
Operations Specialist
Motion Sport Of America
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Responsible for the collection, arrangement, and input of information into the ERP database.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
- Enhanced team productivity with effective communication strategies and empowerment through decision making.
- Reduced costs for the department by identifying areas of improvement and proposing cost-effective solutions.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2017
Skills
- Proficient in data analytics
- Operations management
- Project Management
- Vendor sourcing
Procurement expertise
- Budget Management
- Strategic planning
- Profit and loss understanding
- Excellent verbal/written communication
Certification
• Certified in Microsoft Office Specialist Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Timeline
Demand Planner
Motion Sports Of America
02.2024 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Motion Water Sports
10.2019 - 02.2024
Operations Specialist
Motion Sport Of America
10.2018 - 10.2019
MBA - Business Administration
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Eastern Washington University
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