Raymond Somerlad
Medford
Summary
Material Planning Manager with significant experience at The Estee Lauder Companies, utilizing SAP and data analysis to enhance supply chain efficiency. Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations and risk management, building robust interdepartmental relationships. Skilled in achieving cost reductions while maintaining high standards of quality and timely material delivery.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Planning Manager
The Estee Lauder Companies
Melville
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Reviewed material planning requirements, confirmed purchase requests, and issued POs to support production plans.
- Identified supply risks and developed action plans for mitigation and resolution.
- Validated commodity-level material component requirements to enhance visibility with strategic suppliers.
- Negotiated with vendors to meet delivery deadlines and resolved escalated execution issues.
- Provided updates on material constraints and supplier delivery changes to Global MPS Planner.
- Conducted regular demand and delfor reviews with suppliers to preemptively address supply challenges.
- Implemented phase-out/phase-in procedures to optimize inventory management and minimize obsolescence.
- Managed de-expedited orders and cancellation charges in collaboration with Material Scheduler.
Procurement Category Manager
The Estee Lauder Companies
Melville
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Drove cost, quality, and supply improvements through supplier management and negotiations for assigned commodities.
- Developed and executed sourcing strategies to meet short and long-term objectives across internal departments.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements to secure optimal cost positions for assigned commodities.
- Educated team members on industry best practices and technological trends to enhance operational expertise.
- Led projects to mitigate financial and industrial risks associated with suppliers and commodities.
- Optimized sourcing processes and supplier activities by utilizing effective tools and methodologies.
- Collaborated with innovation teams to evaluate supplier capabilities for new technology and market needs.
- Supported budget processes across brands to align with strategic commodity objectives.
Sr. Procurement Analyst (Components)
The Estee Lauder Companies
Melville
08.2013 - 01.2018
- Supported product launches through advanced data analytics for DKNY, Michael Kors, Aerin Lauder, and Aramis brands.
- Developed strong relationships across all levels of ELC and Supplier community to drive key GSR initiatives.
- Collaborated with Procurement Leads and analysts to achieve optimal results within Procurement capacity.
- Served as Power User for department, training staff on new systems applications and providing ongoing guidance.
- Created high-volume contracts for packing, components, category goods, raw materials, and fragrances with meticulous accuracy.
- Executed data mining and extraction from SAP and QV reports to prepare pivot tables for meetings.
- Initiated and managed all RFQs for new products, resources, and third-party manufactured items.
- Consolidated supplier bid evaluations into summarized analyses for presentation to Procurement Brand Director.
Sr. Procurement Analyst (Raw Materials/Fragrance)
The Estee Lauder Companies
Melville
09.2006 - 07.2013
- Develop strong relationships and communications with all R&D, QA and chemical supplier community to drive GSR strategic initiatives.
- Support Director and ED in cost negotiation process.
- Conduct supplier, off-site, meetings to review operations
- Support global EL sites to ensure excess inventory is utilized where needed.
- Utilize R&D system to gather crucial information i.e. raw material specifications, bills of material and supplier information.
- Power User for the department, responsible for the successful training and on-going direction/guidance of new systems applications
Global Product Supply Planner
The Estee Lauder Companies
Melville
02.2005 - 08.2006
- Reviewed and maintained stock levels at all affiliates.
- Identified, prioritized and actioned issues potentially affecting customer service levels, including redeployment of excess material
- Coordinated with focus factory planners the stock availability for open market requirements
- Corresponded to all markets on extra orders and /or cancellations regarding status
Third Party Distribution Analyst
The Estee Lauder Companies
Bethpage
07.2003 - 02.2005
- Updated launch schedules for company distribution sites as well as third party sites
- Communicated with department heads for upcoming launches and any issues that affect the launches
- Maintained third party performance reports
- Posted and filed third party invoices
- Created and distributed quarterly third-party aged inventory report
Education
B.A. - Hotel/Restaurant Administration
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, New York12.2000
A.A.S - Liberal Arts and Science
Nassau Community College
Garden City, New York12.1995
Skills
- Data analysis and reporting
- SAP and QlikView
- SharePoint management
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Material Planning Manager
The Estee Lauder Companies
08.2021 - 06.2025
Procurement Category Manager
The Estee Lauder Companies
09.2018 - 07.2021
Sr. Procurement Analyst (Components)
The Estee Lauder Companies
08.2013 - 01.2018
Sr. Procurement Analyst (Raw Materials/Fragrance)
The Estee Lauder Companies
09.2006 - 07.2013
Global Product Supply Planner
The Estee Lauder Companies
02.2005 - 08.2006
Third Party Distribution Analyst
The Estee Lauder Companies
07.2003 - 02.2005
B.A. - Hotel/Restaurant Administration
New York Institute of Technology
A.A.S - Liberal Arts and Science
Nassau Community College
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