Sonja Roberts
Black Eagle,MT
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in strategic decision making, perfected by 20 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager/Operations Supply Chain Manager
Wilcox Farms Inc.
Great Falls, MT
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Supervised 32 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, and production processing duties.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
Location Manager
Rotech Healthcare
Black Eagle, MT
04.2010 - 10.2022
- Controlled location operational expenses and maintained budgets through balance of profit promotion and cost control.
- Anticipated, resolved and prevented operating difficulties through successful policies.
- Prospected for leads to build pipeline and convert to sales opportunities.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Director of Forecasting and VMI
International Legwear Group
Hickory, NC
10.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed the production forecasting, planning, and inventory management systems; implemented the John Galt Demand Management Engine.
- Assisted with the coordination of domestic and international sourcing efforts to ensure optimum customer in-stock levels.
- Developed and executed an Event Planning process for new product rollouts, space expansions, seasonal items, and promotions.
- Managed the corporate Vendor Managed Inventory process.
Senior Consultant
Capgemini US LLC
Charlotte, NC
08.2000 - 09.2004
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Presented project scopes to employees and executives, proposing timelines, budgets and specifications.
- Monitored and managed staff performance to attain target metrics both individually and team unit.
- Prioritized projects and project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadline dates.
- Created monthly forecast templates and resource management allocations for approved projects.
- Exceeded customer requirements with accurate and deliverable solutions.
Customer Relations Account Manager
Network Systems International
Greensboro, NC
12.1999 - 08.2000
- Partnered with business leaders to deliver services that support company objectives and consistent with corporate values.
- Implemented Enterprise Resource Planning systems targeted to the textile industry, including demand forecasting and production planning processes.
- Implemented Inventory Management systems, including deployment of RF scanner devices, for multiple textile manufacturing and warehouse facilities.
- Monitored metrics and developed actionable insights to improve efficiency and performance.
Merchandising Planner/Forecast Supervisor
Burlington Industries, Inc.
Greensboro, NC
06.1995 - 11.1999
- Managed start-up of a national Vendor Managed Inventory program, including implementation of Prescient Systems’ Demand Planning software.
- Collaborated with the VP of Sales and Marketing, Buyers and Replenishment Analysts to develop Annual Business Plans, track performance, and execute adjustments to the forecast for multiple national accounts.
- Based on strategic capacity planning, monitored supply chain to control inventory levels and to communicate production needs.
Education
Paralegal Studies
05.2023
- Professional Development: Property Law
BBA - Finance And International Business
05.1995
Skills
- Resource Utilization Management
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Supplier Performance Management
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Monthly Inventory
- Logistics Planning
- Forecast Monitoring
- Operational Standards
- Cost Efficiency
- Microsoft Tools
- Financial Management and Reporting
Timeline
Plant Manager/Operations Supply Chain Manager - Wilcox Farms Inc.
06.2022 - 05.2023
Location Manager - Rotech Healthcare
04.2010 - 10.2022
Director of Forecasting and VMI - International Legwear Group
10.2004 - 01.2006
Senior Consultant - Capgemini US LLC
08.2000 - 09.2004
Customer Relations Account Manager - Network Systems International
12.1999 - 08.2000
Merchandising Planner/Forecast Supervisor - Burlington Industries, Inc.
06.1995 - 11.1999
University of Providence - , Paralegal Studies
James Madison University - BBA, Finance And International Business
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