Melyssa Katz-Sampieri
Sicklerville,New Jersey
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 18+ years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Planning
QPSI
Burlington, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Improved overall efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing best practices.
- Enhanced collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of goals and objectives.
- Mentored junior staff members, contributing to their professional development and career growth.
- Created detailed project timelines, identifying critical milestones and setting realistic expectations for deliverables.
- Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring open lines of communication for feedback on planning efforts and ongoing support for implementation activities.
- Collaborated with company leaders to support consistency and best practices.
- Oversaw training and onboarding process for all newly hired employees within the Planning Department.
- Worked closely with project managers to create project work scopes and schedules.
- Mentored and supported 6 planning department employees to create strong workplace culture.
- Monitored activities for adherence to vital milestones and deliverables.
Supply Chain Manager
T.H.E.M Of New Jersey
Marlton, NJ
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Handled production, manufacturing, purchasing, procurement, warehouse management, logistics management, import and exporting and other supply chain functions to facilitate business operations.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods
- Established inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices, policies and deadlines.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.
- Established clear lines of communication between business and clients.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Supervised 2 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
Materials Manager/Marketing Coordinator
T.H.EM. Of New Jersey
Marlton, NJ
04.2005 - 08.2021
- Improved resource allocation to promote efficiency and deadline management.
- Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements.
- 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.
- Purchased indirect manufacturing supplies, administrative support materials and packaging to comprehensively build multifaceted production lifecycles.
- Planned trade shows and vendor fairs for clients and partners to attend.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
Office Manager
Keller-Charles Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
06.1993 - 02.2005
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Optimized organizational systems for financial aspects of the position.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings.
- Review financial reports and prepare assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Miami
Miami, FL05.1993
Skills
- Microsoft Tools
- Vendor Supervision
- Material Sourcing and Distribution
- Pivot Tables
- QuickBooks
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Inventory Records
- Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Bid Proposals
- Material Flow Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Department Oversight
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
- Department management
- Administration and management
- Team Collaboration
- Time management abilities
Affiliations
Delta Phi Epsilon International Sorority
Certification
AIB Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certified
Timeline
Director of Planning
QPSI
09.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
T.H.E.M Of New Jersey
08.2021 - 05.2023
Materials Manager/Marketing Coordinator
T.H.EM. Of New Jersey
04.2005 - 08.2021
Office Manager
Keller-Charles Of Philadelphia
06.1993 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Miami