Senior Demand Planner, MTS Resume Example Cosmax, USA

SENIOR DEMAND PLANNER, MTS

Professional Summary

Creative professional with extensive project experience from concept to development.

Skills

Package/component sourcing and design
Formula development, ingredient sourcing
Made-to-stock forecasting (Walmart, Target, CVS)
Cost management, reduction, and containment
Inventory control
Warehouse operations
Manufacturing/production expertise (domestic, overseas)
Planning and logistics

Time management
Strategic planning
Excel in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
Dedicated, Hard working
Troubleshooting and problem solving
Client/supplier relations
Team building
Microsoft expert

Work History

12/2018 - 12/2019Senior Demand Planner, MTS | Cosmax, USA - Carteret, NJ

Managed all componentry and inventory for primaries/secondaries and turnkey sku's (domestic, overseas) for all made-to-stock clients.
Obtained best possible product quality at competitive pricing.
Business acumen capability to negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms.
Ensured vendor responsibility in regards to specifications matching shipment.
Worked closely with creative team to ensure compatibility of fit, form, and function of all printed matter (incl. displays, labels, cartons).
Well versed reading/interpreting packaging blue prints.
Worked closely with Sales/Marketing on new innovations (formula, package / in-house and turnkey).
Worked internationally to define new vendor opportunities.
Assisted Production verifying packaging is compatible with factory equipment.
Managed detailed project timelines and met with all teams daily to ensure on-time production/deliveries.
Collaborated with suppliers, planning, and sales teams to establish inventory safety stock levels, re-order amounts, and lead-times for all materials/turnkey items.
Created/revised all component and turnkey purchase orders, while ensuring that order quantities, delivery dates, and terms are the most cost effective possible for material and freight costs.
Reviewed purchase costs to ensure items purchased were at the lowest cost consistent with consideration to quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need.
Kept meticulous records of all cost tiers for each item to ensure accurate pricing is used, while always negotiating for improvement.
Resolved all discrepancies with supplier invoices, grievances, claims, conflicts, production non-conformance, and quality issues.
Provided component and turnkey projections to suppliers to ensure product availability/delivery.
Collaborated with Quality and production teams to review/resolve all issues.

02/2016 - 11/2018Product Development Manager | Milk Makeup, LLC - New York, NY

Oversaw the complete product development lifecycle from concept through production.
Sourced all categories of componentry and formulas.
Managed all pricing - componentry, formula, production, shipping.
Located and vetted vendors, established good relationships and negotiated contracts/pricing.
Coordinated the importation of items via ocean and air, including custom clearances.
Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
Supervised internal/external product knowledge base for all products.
Managed development of over 200 new products.
Exercised final say for product photography and packaging.
Worked efficiently under strict deadlines to make sure that new products were available for scheduled releases.
Effectively managed resources, created project schedules, and maintained budgets.
Collaborated with engineers and customers/buyers to discuss existing and potential projects and products.
Oversaw production efforts to guarantee that projects were completed in a timely and budget-conscious manner.
Maintained open and effective communications with project teams to increase productivity.
Reviewed design drawings, specifications and customer/buyer requirements for newly engineered components.
Prepared daily project status updates to keep staff up to date on program changes and task requirements.
Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
Display merchandising.
Managed all communication with manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers.
Researched market trends.
Competitive analysis.

01/2015 - 02/2016Manager, Product Development and Marketing | Nu World Beauty - Carteret, NJ

Oversaw the complete product development lifecycle from concept through production.
Sourced all types of componentry and formulas/ingredients.
Managed all pricing - componentry, formula, production, shipping.
Located and vetted vendors, established good relationships and negotiated contracts/pricing.
Coordinated the importation of items via ocean and air, including custom clearances.
Effectively managed resources, created project schedules, and maintained budgets.
Oversaw production efforts to guarantee that projects were completed in a timely and budget-conscious manner.
Worked efficiently under strict deadlines to make sure that new products were available for scheduled releases.
Managed communication with suppliers and customers.
Exercised final say for product photography and packaging when required.
Collaborated with multiple customers to discuss existing and potential projects and products.
Maintained open and effective communications with project teams to increase/ensure productivity.
Reviewed design drawings, specifications and customer/buyer requirements for all components.
Prepared daily project status updates to keep staff up to date on program changes and task requirements.

01/2013 - 01/2015Operations Planner | Nu World Beauty - Carteret, NJ

Managed all component and formula timing to ensure on-time production completion for multiple accounts.
Effectively managed resources, created project schedules, and maintained budgets and inventory.
Oversaw production efforts to guarantee that projects were completed in a timely and budget-conscious manner.
Maintained open and effective communications with project teams to increase productivity.
Reviewed design drawings, specifications and customer requirements as needed.
Prepared daily project status updates to keep staff up-to-date on program changes and task requirements.
Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
Display merchandising.
Order input/processing.
Shipping/logistics.

Education

Middlesex County College, Edison, NJSome College (No Degree): Business

06/2010Marlboro High School, Marlboro, NJHigh School Diploma:

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Cosmax, USA
Milk Makeup, LLC
Nu World Beauty

School Attended

Middlesex County College
Marlboro High School

Job Titles Held:

Senior Demand Planner, MTS
Product Development Manager
Manager, Product Development and Marketing
Operations Planner

Degrees

Some College (No Degree) : Business
High School Diploma :

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