Tara Ley
Nashville,TN
Summary
Master planning professional with strong background in strategic planning and supply chain management. Adept at optimizing processes, forecasting demand, and managing resources to drive efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Skilled in project management, data analysis, and stakeholder communication, with results-driven mindset.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Planner
Mars Petcare
03.2020 - Current
- Own the long-term capacity planning, utilization, inventory, CSL, & related project/activity work across 8 manufacturing sites, along with monthly output summaries to Senior Leadership
- Responsible for 3 direct reports and all their associated development
- Developed and implemented supply chain strategies that increase efficiency and productivity
- Accountable for managing stock levels and making key decisions and recommendations for cash delivery
- Identify and address any issues that might impact supply by working cross functionally with manufacturing, demand, customer service, & commercial
Sourcing Manager
Mars Petcare
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Implemented WoW and capacity planning with suppliers to improve fill rate by 19%
- Successfully launched new products by hitting cash and quality targets
- Reduced bulk inventory write off by $500k annually
Supply Chain Manager
Byrnes & Keifer Company
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Responsible for $5mm spend across multiple commodities and packaging
- Plan and execute inbound shipments to fulfill manufacturing schedules while meeting inventory targets
- Far exceeded my cost savings goal in my first year, saving the company 10%
Senior Supply Chain Buyer/Planner
Pittsburgh Glass Works
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Managed the $300mm aftermarket glass portfolio
- Responsible for the largest service account, which includes all supply chain related functions for 550+ parts across 17 vendors with an inventory amount of $100mm
Supply Planning Manager
HJ Heinz Company
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Oversaw inventory and supply responsibilities for assigned team of 5 direct reports
- Supervised capacity planning and production control on a portfolio of $54mm
- Provided timely updates and analysis to supply chain partners to identify scenario planning opportunities
- Track plant/business performance (KPIs) to the established supply chain
Supply Planner
HJ Heinz Company
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Managed a portfolio of $50mm to achieve year-end inventory and case fill rate goals
- Managed to reduce inventory and waste for a cash reduction of $700k annually
- Implemented a new planning process to save $2mm/year
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA06-2007
Skills
- Demand forecasting
- Scheduling expertise
- Site analysis
- Environmental awareness
Timeline
Master Planner
Mars Petcare
03.2020 - Current
Sourcing Manager
Mars Petcare
01.2018 - 03.2020
Supply Chain Manager
Byrnes & Keifer Company
11.2015 - 12.2017
Senior Supply Chain Buyer/Planner
Pittsburgh Glass Works
01.2015 - 09.2015
Supply Planning Manager
HJ Heinz Company
05.2014 - 11.2014
Supply Planner
HJ Heinz Company
08.2011 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science -
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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