Renee Hanna
Shorewood,IL
Summary
Accomplished Production Analyst with extensive expertise in production and inventory planning, recognized for optimizing manufacturing processes and maximizing revenue opportunities. Proven success in conducting financial analyses that inform strategic procurement decisions while managing multimillion-dollar purchasing budgets. Demonstrated leadership capabilities empower teams to consistently meet production targets and uphold rigorous quality standards, alongside developing innovative supply chains and robust vendor relationships. A strong focus on data analysis and market insights drives the identification of trends and optimization of product categories, ensuring adaptability to evolving business needs and a steadfast commitment to delivering impactful results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Specialist
Giesecke+Devrient
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Built partnerships with assigned retailers and buyers through presentation of market trends and shopper data.
- Reported key metrics regularly to have 98% or better, providing valuable insights into category health for informed decision-making purposes.
- Managed supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Presented findings to senior management, effectively communicating complex data insights in a clear and concise manner.
- Optimized product assortment based on consumer preferences, leading to increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Achieved cost reduction targets through streamlining processes and implementing efficient tools.
- Trained junior analysts in analytical techniques and tools, contributing to the overall strengthening of the team''s capabilities.
- Monitored industry trends, staying up-to-date on emerging technologies and consumer preferences that could impact category performance.
- Provided strategic guidance by delivering data-driven, actionable category-level insights.
- Built strong working relationships internally and externally throughout all levels of an organization that positively impacted collaborative efforts and overall results.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive category success while maintaining strong communication channels.
- Evaluated product performance across various categories, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations accordingly.
- Improved inventory management with data-driven forecasting and demand planning techniques.
Inventory Planner
Giesecke+Devrient
02.2021 - 01.2024
- Start each day by reviewing current and upcoming production orders to determine material requirements.
- Monitor raw material inventory using ERP systems to identify shortages or overstock situations; take action accordingly.
- Create and submit material requisitions or purchase orders based on forecasted and real-time production needs.
- Interface with floor supervisors and production leads to adjust plans as needed based on material availability or order changes.
- Assist with or lead cycle counts to reconcile inventory data and support financial and compliance audits.
- Provide real-time updates to supply chain managers, project coordinators, and customer service on material-related impacts to order fulfillment.
Production/Procurement Analyst
Karlin Foods
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Tracked special orders to ensure fulfillment, reviewed planned orders, and recommended processes for future orders.
- Prepared demand forecasts and created raw material and replenishment plans to meet production targets.
- Controlled inventory levels and worked with plant manufacturing operations and logistics teams, suppliers, and demand planning department.
- Analyze demand metrics to optimize global demand and supply planning, and leverage data to forecast raw material and inventory requirements.
- Devised and implemented strategies to improve operations and inventory control
- Reviewed delivery orders and evaluated availability, lead times, and manufacturing process needs.
- Maximized budgets by eliminating overstock and obsolete materials.
Procurement Analysis
Unistaff
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Ordered Raw Materials
- Ordered Packaging for five Categories
- Worked with Operations ,R&D, Production Planner and Logistics
- Handled issues with Carriers and Vendors
- Ran Backorders and Forecast Reports
Production Planner
Cintas
11.2012 - 11.2018
- Ensure that DC are adequately stocked to support customer demand.
- Work with Demand Planning, and Raw Material Buyers to gather inventory data to analysis Backorders, Demand and future shortages.
- Work with IPA to Manage Capacity levels
- Involves creating and managing distribution orders Monitor the inventory at Cintas warehouses and resolve any discrepancies.
- Monitor the Open PO Report and ensure that all orders are closed out in a timely fashion. Support the month-end open order review process.
- Support the Sales, Marketing, and Global Supply Chain needs. Perform additional projects/assignments as assigned by immediate supervisor. Monitor the Net Position Report on a monthly basis. Work with Planning Book in SAP to create Purchase Recognitions
Supply Chain Specialist
Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products
02.2010 - 07.2012
- Ensure that third-party warehouses are adequately stocked to support customer demand.
- Work with third-party warehouses in gathering inventory data, and create and distribute the Product at Risk Report.
- Support the creation and distribution of Logistics KPI's
- Involves creating and managing thirty or more distribution orders Monitor the inventory at third-party warehouses and resolve any discrepancies. Monitor the Open Order Report and ensure that all orders are closed out in a timely fashion.
- Support the month-end open order review process. Manage the warehouse invoice payment and accrual process.
- Maintain and update files on warehouse providers relative to: Pricing, Contracts, and Inspection Certificates. Support the freight payment process for a defined number of carriers. . Maintain various databases and information files.
- Support the Master Scheduling and Logistics function as needed. Perform additional projects/assignments as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Ashford University
Ashford IABusiness
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois1992
Skills
- Retaillink-Walmart ERP System
- Vendor assessment
- Client support
- Data-driven forecast analysis
- Proficient in MS Office 2007
- SAP application expertise
- Experienced in AS/400
- QAD expertise
- Database access management
- PowerPoint proficiency
- Marketing support
- A3 training implementation
Lean six sigma green belt certification
- Supplier management
- Strategic sourcing
- Customer focus
- Demand forecasting
- Product lines
- Key performance indicators
- Industry expertise
- Revenue growth
- Pipeline management
- Data analysis
- Relationship building
- Reporting skills
- Category strategy
- Category growth
- SAP experience
- Economic analysis
- Cost analysis
- Business processes
- Solution implementation
- Negotiation
- Reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Creative thinking
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Detail-oriented
- Microsoft office
- Computer proficiency
- Public relations
- Microsoft office proficiency
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Content creation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Customer complaint resolution
- Strategic planning
- Interpersonal communication
- Risk assessment
- Marketing analytics
- Vendor evaluation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved SMI Inventory which led to cost savings.
- Achieved Category Knowledge through effectively helping with Shipping and Receiving Inventory.
- Achieved Company Upgraded Software through effectively helping with testing Software System.
- Collaborated with team of twenty in the development of SAP Upgrade.
Affiliations
- TOASTMASTER.ORG.-Toast of Cintas VP of Education 2012-Present
- DOWNERS GROVE JUNIOR WOMAN CLUB Membership Chairmen 2005-Present
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Food Blogging
- Enjoy experimenting with different ingredients and flavors in the kitchen
- Engaging in food photography and sharing culinary creations on social media
- Sharing recipes, cooking tips, and culinary experiences through blogs and social media platforms
- Drawing and Painting
- Blogging
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
Timeline
Category Specialist
Giesecke+Devrient
01.2024 - 06.2025
Inventory Planner
Giesecke+Devrient
02.2021 - 01.2024
Production/Procurement Analyst
Karlin Foods
11.2019 - 07.2020
Procurement Analysis
Unistaff
05.2019 - 08.2019
Production Planner
Cintas
11.2012 - 11.2018
Supply Chain Specialist
Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products
02.2010 - 07.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Ashford University
Business
College of DuPage
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