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Sarah Liber

Sarah Liber

Planner
Madison,CT

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to utilize extensive experience in Sales, Customer Service, Planning and Purchasing to help achieve company goals.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Materials Planner

Isoplexis
09.2021 - Current
  • Improved production efficiency by streamlining materials planning processes and reducing lead times.
  • Managed inventory levels for optimal cost savings and minimal stockouts, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Communicated cross-functionally by facilitating, leading, and participating with support departments to continually improve cycle time required to identify, resolve, and prevent reoccurrence of manufacturing and production issues
  • Analyzed, measured, and developed processes to improve quality, service, and productivity outputs
  • Reviewed sales forecasts and demands for finished or intermediary goods and developed production schedules, considering inventory, labor availability and production lead times.
  • Adjusted production schedules as needed and in response to changes in demand, materials, or other resources.
  • Coordinated with purchasing function to ensure availability of raw materials
  • Monitored materials and backlog between work centers ensuring availability with adjustments as needed for changing priorities.
  • Maintained production status updates; coordinated with project coordinators and materials personnel to ensure progress against production plans.
  • Provided assistance to manufacturing engineering to maintain accurate production bills of material.
  • Continually sought ways to simplify processes for efficiency and cost optimizations.
  • Worked closely with purchasing, and engineering to maintain schedules and implement changes and revisions in operational procedures.
  • Participated in and promoted continuous improvement processes, trainings, events and activities.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate records and ensure proper allocation of resources.
  • Proactively communicated with internal stakeholders regarding any changes or issues affecting material availability or lead times, ensuring smooth operations across departments.
  • Contributing member to site Safety Team, coordination of training for medical response personnel.

Customer Demand Replenishment Planner

Unilever
03.2006 - 03.2021
  • Managed demand modeling, planning replenishment, and inventories with meeting or exceeding goal driven metrics for three (3) key customers with emphasis on managing baseline forecasts on all items, promotional volume and phasing on key promotions.
  • Determination of optimal inventory positions for each item, building of truckload shipments and placement of purchase orders to maximize service levels and adhere to terms of sale while minimizing costs.
  • Optimized stock levels by closely monitoring demand trends and adjusting replenishment plans accordingly.
  • Analysis of key trends in customer’s supply chain processes to proactively identify and propose improvements.
  • Frequent communication and collaboration with Customer Development and customer to successfully execute above directly affecting sales volume/profitability of both Unilever and customer.
  • Application of analytical techniques and leveraging of supply chain data to develop tactical inventory replenishment plans directly impacting customer fill rate, customer satisfaction and logistics efficiencies.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of customer’s warehouse/store operations and sales characteristics.
  • Work closely with Customer Development, Customer partners, Event Supply Planner, Transportation and Operations leadership in planning and executing inventory preparedness and order execution for Terms of Sale compliance.
  • Establishment and maintenance of positive relationships to collaborate on inventory positions, order management and achievement of customer defined metrics.

Product Manager, Sales & Marketing

Deringer-Ney, Inc.
01.2000 - 03.2006
  • Managed all aspects of customer accounts (automotive, industrial, medical and defense markets) including determination of customer needs based on application, preparation of proposals including pricing, order processing including contract review and follow-up throughout production, post-sales support and problem resolution.
  • Developed automated scheduling methods for customer blanket orders improving efficiency by 50%.
  • Core member of development team for contract review and general office procedures for ISO quality systems and subsequent certification.
  • Assisted in implementation of universal customer database for tracking and follow-up of customer leads, orders and programs.
  • Preparation of statistical reports, presentations and market analysis for Director of Marketing.

Sales Coordinator

Manulife Financial
06.1997 - 01.2000
  • Provided complete administrative support to Field Office Manager.
  • Assisted client agents with determination of appropriate products based on financial needs analysis.
  • Coordination of all insurance sales applications with international home office, underwriting and subsequent development of sales illustrations.
  • Preparation of advanced sales presentations for client agents.
  • Managed all office functions.

Sales Applications Manager, Vertical Packaging

Standard-Knapp
01.1988 - 04.1997
  • Managed and coordinated daily sales activities of Vertical Packaging product line.
  • Assisted subordinates and supervisors in identifying and resolving problems.
  • Coordinated liaison between sales department and other departments.
  • Served as corporate representative during field visits with Field Service and Sales Managers.
  • Instrumental in development and preparation of customized manuals and technical publications.
  • Core Team member at production meetings for scheduling, prioritization and materials requirements.
  • Core Team member at design review meetings for quotations and new orders.
  • Core Team member for development of quality procedures for Contract Review and Design Review portions of ISO9001.
  • Research, coordination and development of retrofit and upgrade kit program.
  • Other positions also held within this company prior to this position (Customer Service Technical Sales Representative; Executive Assistant, Vice President of Marketing)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Post University
Waterbury, CT
06.1993

Skills

  • Planning
  • Inventory management
  • Systems Expertise MS Office, SAP, D365 Business Central, D365 Finance & Operations, Data Alliance, IBM
  • Production Planning
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Organizational Systems
  • Sales Process Management
  • Material Flow Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Operational Standards
  • Production Updates

Certification

  • Licensed Emergency Medical Technician - 1994 to present
  • Certified Holistic Health Coach - 2009 to present
  • Functional Nutrition Counselor - 2022 to present

Timeline

Materials Planner

Isoplexis
09.2021 - Current

Customer Demand Replenishment Planner

Unilever
03.2006 - 03.2021

Product Manager, Sales & Marketing

Deringer-Ney, Inc.
01.2000 - 03.2006

Sales Coordinator

Manulife Financial
06.1997 - 01.2000

Sales Applications Manager, Vertical Packaging

Standard-Knapp
01.1988 - 04.1997

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Post University

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