Misty Proud
Planning Analyst
Missoula,MT
Summary
Results-driven planning analyst with 8+ years of experience optimizing inventory, developing data-driven production and demand forecasts, and improving supply chain efficiency in highly regulated consumer packaged goods environment. Expert in cross-functional collaboration, resource planning, and leveraging analytics to drive cost savings, reduce stockouts, and align operations with business objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Production Planner
Designs for Health
09.2018 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with procurement, sales, and logistics teams to align supply plans with business objectives, ensuring on-time delivery for 150+ CPG SKUs.
- Leveraged advanced analytics (Excel, Power BI) to monitor inventory turnover, reduce excess stock, and minimize stockouts, resulting in a 12% reduction in carrying costs.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced supply chain efficiency and reduced order fulfillment lead time by 3 days and increased production throughput by 10%.
- Supported new product launches by coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure accurate demand planning and seamless integration into existing supply chain processes.
- Developed and maintained demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and statistical models to optimize production schedules and inventory levels, achieving a zero stockouts for over a year.
Document Control Specialist
Designs for Health
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed approximately 80 FDA-compliant batch records, deviations, change requests and SOPs per month, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Initiated and managed change control processes, reviewed and approved documentation, and supported quality investigations including CAPAs and root cause analysis.
- Supported change management initiatives that aligned 100% of supply chain documentation with new business and regulatory requirements, contributing to a 10% improvement in audit readiness scores.
- Created uniform digital document templates and converted paper filing system that reduced manual effort by at least 10 hours per week, document retrieval times by 75%, and physical storage space.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Biotechnology Management
University of Maryland
Bachelor Of Arts - Biology
Concordia College
Skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
undefinedCertification
Rutgers University Supply Chain Analytics, in process
Work Preference
Work Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceWork from home option401k matchCompany CultureAffiliations
- APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
Timeline
Production Planner
Designs for Health
09.2018 - 09.2024
Document Control Specialist
Designs for Health
04.2016 - 09.2018
Graduate Certificate - Biotechnology Management
University of Maryland
Bachelor Of Arts - Biology
Concordia College
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