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Marceline Bottoms

Marceline Bottoms

Lawrenceburg,KY

Summary

I offer a powerful blend of leadership skills and an eagerness to grow in a management capacity, positioning me as an ideal candidate for the Associate Brand Manager role. My expertise in strategic planning and operational processes, paired with strong communication and organizational abilities, sets the stage for my success in this position.

As a collaborative leader, I am committed to cultivating an engaging and empowering workplace culture. I excel at building and nurturing relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders, even in fast-paced and dynamic environments.

I am an innovative and resourceful manager dedicated to implementing replenishment systems that optimize material availability, meet production schedules, and achieve inventory targets. I have successfully led the supply chain raw materials team, overseeing essential elements such as labels, closures, PET, corrugated materials, glass, and repackaged raw goods. My expertise in material requirements planning and innovation has resulted in effective management within spirits operations. Additionally, I am proficient in SAP and have earned a reputation as a reliable employee, recognized for my punctuality, exceptional customer service, positive attitude, and contributions to enhancing work processes within the organization. These qualities make me exceptionally well-suited for the Associate Brand Manager role.

I am a results-oriented management professional with a track record of leading teams to achieve success. I emphasize collaboration, operational efficiency, and obtaining measurable results. With a focus on strategic planning and process improvement, I foster a culture of accountability and excellence. My adaptability ensures that I consistently meet the evolving needs of the organization..

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Business Process

Beam Suntory
11.2023 - Current
  • Led team to achieve organizational goals, fostering collaboration and communication.
  • Increased efficiency by implementing streamlined 6 processes.
  • Developed strategic plans to enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Managed resources effectively to maximize productivity.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams for successful project completion.
  • Strengthened partnerships by nurturing key relationships.
  • Led change management efforts to adapt to evolving business needs.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.

Materials Manager

Beam Suntory
10.2020 - 11.2023
  • Managed 6 raw material planners for North America's Supply Chain OUs in Frankfort, Clermont, and Maker's Mark.
  • Upheld the company's high standards for business by leading by example and encouraging team members to adhere to corporate policies.
  • Built relationships with internal team members and external partners to enhance effective teamwork.
  • Coordinated solutions and communicate with supply planners to help direct daily operations.
  • Help identify potential supplier gaps and escalate solutions to meet customer(s) demands.
  • Worked closely with the manufacturing team to help meet monthly production volume plans based on business forecasts, customer orders, and defined capacity.
  • Attend Frankfort manufacturing morning huddles, glass huddles, and core team meetings to assist planning staff with projects and daily functions and maintain proper workflows.
  • Worked successfully with diverse coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high-quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Meeting with vendors to discuss unacceptable and defective products and establish replacement and or corrective action
  • Visiting suppliers to learn about products and services.
  • Thorough understanding of how scheduling and logistics impact operations, finding better ways to achieve positive results.
  • Spend a significant amount of time communicating with current vendors
  • Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
  • Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
  • Coordinated with production planning teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials required for scheduled production runs.
  • Established strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers to facilitate seamless communication throughout supply chain process.

Raw Material Planner

Beam Suntory
09.2017 - 10.2020
  • Converted purchase requisitions to purchase orders in association with MRP output
  • Confirm material availability through the material confirmation process
  • Schedule delivery of materials to meet weekly production requirements
  • Follow up with 15 suppliers on outstanding or overdue deliveries
  • Update purchase order delivery dates and quantity based on supplier confirmations
  • Resolve invoice discrepancies and complete web cycles as necessary
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high-quality and timely delivery.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Inventory Control Analyst, Distribution

Beam Suntory
03.2015 - 05.2017
  • Monitored inventory levels of products and materials in warehouses to keep needed goods on hand.
  • Tracked goods to verify delivery timetables and effectively route to final destinations.
  • Assisted with the creation and improvement of company inventory management standards.
  • Collaborated with warehouse staff to maintain optimal inventory levels and control loss.
  • Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 50 shipments and deliveries per day.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
  • Reduced stock discrepancies, monitoring inventory movement closely.

Education

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

Sullivan University
Louisville, KY

Skills

  • Distribution experience
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Supplier relations
  • Strategic planning
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Resourcefulness
  • Forecasting
  • Logistics coordination
  • Vendor invoicing
  • ERP Systems
  • Purchase orders
  • Planning
  • Organization
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Timeline

Manager, Business Process

Beam Suntory
11.2023 - Current

Materials Manager

Beam Suntory
10.2020 - 11.2023

Raw Material Planner

Beam Suntory
09.2017 - 10.2020

Inventory Control Analyst, Distribution

Beam Suntory
03.2015 - 05.2017

University of Kentucky

Sullivan University
Marceline Bottoms