EXPERIENCE
McMaster-Carr Supply Company Elmhurst, IL
Warehouse Operations & Space Manager September 2007 – present
• Manage a team of 27 individuals including 2 supervisors responsible for stocking and replenishing inventory for 6,000+ items on a daily basis under a $2.5M budget.
• Directly responsible for all activities regarding the location selection and space allocation of 375,000+ warehouse items.
• Implemented an automated process to modify item space allocation based on sales volume and to move high transacting items to optimal warehouse locations resulting in $175K in labor savings.
• Increased department productivity by 10% by reducing redundant work and creating cross-functional roles.
• Developed a comprehensive training program for new and existing employees resulting in a 25% improvement in quality.
Merchandising Analyst November 2006 – September 2007
• Assisted in identifying, pricing, and promoting new items.
• Developed standard operating procedures for handling product recalls and liabilities.
Mars Snackfood, Inc. Chicago, IL
Industrial Engineer / Lean Manufacturing May 2004 – November 2006
• Established production rates, labor requirements, capacity plans, and learning curves for the site.
• Initiated and developed a corrugate reuse program across the U.S. sites resulting in $1M in savings.
• Lead the site staff in developing a “Lean” strategy. Participated in Kaizen events across the business including Kanban, SMED, and 5S. Achieved over $1.25M in inventory and storage savings.
• Researched and justified capital expenditures in excess of $15M.
• Responsible for plant cost and feasibility studies for new product concepts.
• Recipient of the “Make the Difference” award in 2005 and 2006.
Accenture Chicago, IL
Business Analyst July 2003 – May 2004
• Tasks included business consulting and the application of technologies to business by challenging conventional thought, offering unique perspectives, and conceiving more innovative solutions for our clients.
• Skills included project management, fu...
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