Michelle Herritz
Reedsburg
Summary
Dynamic Senior Demand Planner with a continuous improvement mindset at Newell Brands Inc., adept at enhancing forecasting accuracy through statistical analysis. Proven track record in collaborative planning and adapting strategies during rapid change, driving significant performance improvements across the organization while ensuring operational stability.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Demand Planner
Newell Brands Inc.
08.2010 - Current
- Led continuous improvement initiatives for the demand planning function, driving performance improvements across the organization.
- Adapted planning strategies to maintain operational stability during periods of rapid change.
- Conducted root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement in forecasting accuracy and bias metrics systematically.
- Leveraged data-driven insights to inform decision-making at various levels of the organization effectively.
- Evaluated new technologies and software solutions to determine their potential value-add for improving demand planning capabilities.
- Implemented best practices in demand management, ensuring consistency and quality in forecasting outputs.
- Enhanced supply chain efficiency through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Production Coordinator
Fiskars
07.1995 - 08.2010
- Provided hands-on support during peak production periods, assisting teams in meeting tight deadlines.
- Coordinated with production team to support productivity targets and deadline management.
- Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery.
- Coordinated communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Created and maintained detailed reports and schedules of all production tasks.
- Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production jobs.
- Ensured timely delivery of projects by closely monitoring schedules and milestones.
- Liaised with production manager, suppliers and vendors to support production needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
River Valley High School
Spring Green, WI05.1993
Skills
- Adaptable to change
- Time management mastery
- ERP system experience
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Product lifecycle management
- Statistical analysis proficiency
- New product introduction
- Collaborative planning
- Sales history analysis
Accomplishments
I have successfully planned and improved forecast accuracy by 158 bpts on a $200M account in 1 year. The account I am responsible for encompasses direct import, drop ship and domestic shipping methods broadening my experience.
Timeline
Senior Demand Planner
Newell Brands Inc.
08.2010 - Current
Production Coordinator
Fiskars
07.1995 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
River Valley High School
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