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Odane Hanson

Chicago,IL

Summary

Supply chain specialist with extensive experience in customs compliance, inventory control, customer service, and transportation logistics. Proven track record in developing process controls and quality improvement initiatives that drive cost reduction and revenue growth. Strong leadership skills with a focus on collaboration and efficiency. Seeking to apply expertise in a buyer, planner, or supply chain role within a forward-thinking organization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations, Purchasing MANAGER

SYBRIDGE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
Chicago, IL
04.2021 - Current
  • Directed a high-performing team of 15 process experts, applying Kaizen principles to reduce lead times from eight to three days.
  • Managed transition to new WMS, overseeing an increase in material purchases from $25K to $150K monthly.
  • Collaborated with Sales and Account Managers to promptly resolve issues and exceed the weekly shipping goal of $ 170 K.

Shipping & Inventory Manager

CURLMIX
Chicago, IL
03.2019 - 04.2021
  • Negotiated cost-effective agreements with major carriers and packaging suppliers, achieving monthly shipping cost savings of $72 K.
  • Oversaw implementation of NetSuite's ERP system, optimizing inventory management and cost tracking for produced items.
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to manage inventory levels for promotional events.

Operations Manager

SECOND LIFE MAC
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Spearheaded recruitment and training of over 20 team members, driving revenue growth from $3 million to $26 million in three years.
  • Developed and implemented new policies that increased productivity and reduced shipping times significantly.
  • Produced SOPs to document workplace procedures and optimize productivity through standardization.

E-Commerce Manager

SECOND LIFE MAC
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - 01.2018
  • Implemented effective marketing strategies, achieving 70% growth in customer base.
  • Expanded eCommerce presence, generating $1.4 million on Craigslist and $800K on eBay and Amazon.
  • Secured invitation to Afro-Tech and participated in weeklong visit to eBay's headquarters as a speaker.

Education

Mechanical Engineering

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Skills

  • Project management
  • Warehouse management
  • Inventory control
  • Supply chain management
  • Cost negotiation
  • Data analysis
  • ERP implementation
  • Inventory management
  • Procurement strategies
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement

Timeline

Operations, Purchasing MANAGER

SYBRIDGE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
04.2021 - Current

Shipping & Inventory Manager

CURLMIX
03.2019 - 04.2021

Operations Manager

SECOND LIFE MAC
01.2018 - 01.2019

E-Commerce Manager

SECOND LIFE MAC
08.2016 - 01.2018

Mechanical Engineering

University of Iowa

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