Marylou Rossi
Lodi,NJ
Summary
Dynamic supply chain professional with over 20 years of extensive expertise in the electronics industry, specializing in the integration of AI and machine learning to optimize inventory management and reduce stockouts. Proven leader in developing and implementing innovative demand planning and logistics solutions, resulting in significant enhancements to supply chain efficiency and elevated customer service levels. Strong project management and communication skills, with a keen focus on cost reduction strategies, ready to contribute to a director-level role that drives strategic growth and operational excellence.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Professional II, Supply Chain
Samsung Electronics
Ridgefield Park, NJ
2026 - Current
- Spearheaded supply chain process implementation to facilitate growth from $1 billion to $6 billion.
- Engaged with customers to identify opportunities for improving lead times and enhancing overall supply chain efficiency.
- Analyzed inventory data through AI machine learning to streamline planning processes and reduce stockouts.
- Managed collaborative efforts to design and implement demand planning solutions, focusing on customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined communication between product marketing, logistics, order management, and sales teams to ensure cohesive supply chain strategies that support overall business aims.
- Led CPFR training initiatives for subsidiaries in Europe, North America, and South America, focusing on successful forecasting implementation.
- Coordinated weekly strategy discussions among marketing, sales, and supply chain leaders to drive alignment with corporate objectives.
- Spearheaded team efforts to diversify product lines, integrating newly acquired companies into electronic category expansions.
- Redesigned order-to-delivery workflow, effectively reducing lead times to 2 days while maximizing inventory levels for improved product accessibility.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to ensure product accessibility while effectively managing stock levels.
National Sales Manager
Samsung Electronics
Ridgefield Park, NJ
07.2004
- Recipient of President's Award, Achiever Award for implementing Collaborative, Planning, Forecasting, Replenishment (CPFR) process.
- Implemented company's Global standard Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR across global subsidiaries, training teams in Europe, North America, and South America to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Worked closely with system developers created user friendly system for CPFR platform with customers.
- Collaboration with National Retailers through a demand planning process improving forecast accuracy by 40%, Ontime delivery 95%, cost saving through better in stocks and reduction of WOS.
- Streamline processes resulting price protection costs by100m cost savings reducing.
- Generated monthly KPI reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and demand forecasts.
- President of company Great work Place committee; successfully launched Mentor program, new hire on boarding program, employee purchase program and new employee training program.
Global MRP Planner
BASF
Mount Olive, NJ
07.1997 - 03.2004
- Analyzed out of stock finished goods 5 DC across Europe, North America and Latin America.
- Created monthly SO&P raw material with Production facility to align allocation of 300+ finished goods.
Customer Service Supervisor
KDI Paragon
LaGrange, NY
07.1994 - 07.1997
- Resolved customer complaints and issues in a prompt and professional manner.
- Developed processes to ensure accurate order processing for customized railing and deck equipment to minimize errors.
Marketing Associate
Sysco Foods
Albany, NY
01.1993 - 07.1994
- Increased territory accounts 30% through cold calls.
- Established a weekly cadence of order processing and payment collection.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY1986
Skills
- Team leadership
- Project execution
- Cost efficiency strategies
- Effective communication
- Results-driven process management
- Audience-focused communication
- Inventory tracking
- Forecasting demand
- Problem-solving skills
- Responsive to change
- Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
Timeline
National Sales Manager
Samsung Electronics
07.2004
Global MRP Planner
BASF
07.1997 - 03.2004
Customer Service Supervisor
KDI Paragon
07.1994 - 07.1997
Marketing Associate
Sysco Foods
01.1993 - 07.1994
Sr Professional II, Supply Chain
Samsung Electronics
2026 - Current
BBA - Business Administration
Hofstra University