Kim Browne

Detail‑oriented Supply Chain Planner with 4 years of experience supporting demand forecasting, inventory management, and supplier collaboration in fast‑paced environments. Proven ability to analyze sales and inventory data, support product lifecycle planning, and partner cross‑functionally to maintain inventory targets and service levels. Strong communicator with a disciplined, data‑driven approach to planning and continuous improvement.

Catalog Relations Manager and Data Governor - Simpletire - Charlotte, NC

(2024-02 - 2026-02)

Own the creation, maintenance, and governance of a high‑volume product catalog, ensuring accurate item setup to support demand planning, inventory management, and downstream supply chain processes.

• Maintain complete and accurate product master data including pricing, specifications, part numbers, and descriptions to enable reliable forecasting, purchasing, and reporting.
• Partner closely with cross‑functional teams (Supply Chain, Sourcing, Sales, Merchandising, and Operations) to communicate catalog updates and deliver KPI reporting that supports planning and business decisions.
• Implement catalog management best practices, including data cleansing, standardization, and taxonomy development, to improve data quality and usability across planning and ERP systems.
• Coordinate with sourcing and procurement teams to collect, validate, and maintain product data while building strong supplier and internal stakeholder relationships.
• Continuously monitor and improve catalog data accuracy, consistency, and completeness to reduce order issues, forecast errors, and inventory risks.
• Collaborate directly with suppliers to obtain and validate updated product information, including new product introductions (NPIs), product changes, and discontinuations (EOL).
• Support supply chain and inventory planning teams by ensuring timely and accurate product setup to enable purchasing, replenishment, and inventory target alignment.
• Work closely with sales and channel teams to ensure consistent, accurate product information across all customer‑facing platforms.
• Provide data‑driven recommendations for product additions, retirements, and adjustments based on market insights, sales trends, and inventory performance.

Supply Chain Planner-Sourced Goods - Electrolux - Charlotte, NC

(2023-08 - 2024-02)

• Developed mid to long‑term, location‑level supply and purchase plans that aligned sales forecasts with network safety stock and inventory targets.
• Executed approved supply‑plan scenarios to balance factory capacity, service‑level requirements, lead times, and budget constraints.
• Led weekly cross‑functional supply planning meetings to review forecast changes, inventory positions, risks, and action plans against the supply plan.
• Partnered with suppliers to review capacity, lead times, and constraints, recommending plan adjustments to maximize product availability, sales, and profitability.
• Monitored changes in demand signals and near‑term forecasts, proactively updating supply plans to support changing customer requirements.
• Tracked actual performance against weekly shipments, deployments, and forecast consumption to drive continuous improvements in cost, service levels, capacity utilization, and inventory health.
• Collaborated cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and Sales to support informed inventory and sales decisions across key product lines.
• Developed and executed weekly deployment plans from hubs to regional distribution centers (RDCs) to support optimal inventory positioning and service levels.
• Supported root cause analysis for key service issues, supply disruptions, and forecast variances, escalating insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Supported monthly S&OP cycles and month‑end inventory budget processes, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts, supply plans, and financial targets.
• Managed phase‑in and phase‑out (NPI/EOL) transitions in coordination with cross‑functional operations teams to minimize service disruption and excess inventory risk.
• Drove initiatives to eliminate excess and non‑optimized inventory across assigned product families and manufacturing locations.
• Held accountability for inventory dollars and unit targets, balancing in‑stock objectives with excess and obsolescence risk.
• Championed continuous improvement efforts, including planning tool enhancements, process standardization, and cross‑functional workflow improvements.
• Developed and maintained rolling 18‑month inventory and supply forecasts by product family and manufacturing location to support long‑range planning and decision‑making.

Supply Chain Planner - AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTION - Charlotte, NC

(2022-05 - 2023-08)

• Developed monthly, line‑level purchase order forecasts incorporating sales trends, inventory strategies, vendor constraints, and supply chain lead times to support demand and inventory targets.
• Projected forward‑looking inventory positions and associated financial impacts to support business planning, risk management, and decision‑making.
• Led recurring collaboration with key internal stakeholders and external partners to align on purchase plans, inventory forecasts, and supply commitments.
• Facilitated monthly vendor meetings to review demand forecasts, proposed orders, lead times, and operational risks, ensuring continuity of supply and on‑time delivery.
• Designed and implemented inventory strategies for proprietary and internationally sourced products, balancing in‑stock objectives with excess and obsolescence risk.
• Supported new business and growth initiatives by partnering with Corporate Sales to evaluate opportunities and provide data‑driven planning recommendations.
• Led planning components of cross‑functional projects, including evaluating new business opportunities, distribution network changes, and system or process enhancements impacting supply and inventory.
• Developed, monitored, and reported on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, inventory health, and vendor scorecard metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Prepared executive‑level S&OP materials and planning insights for the International Supply Chain organization, supporting monthly planning and alignment discussions.
• Provided ad‑hoc analysis and reporting to support planning decisions related to demand shifts, inventory positioning, and supply risks.
• Designed and implemented new planning tools and reporting solutions to improve forecasting accuracy, inventory visibility, and overall supply planning efficiency.
• Made data‑driven recommendations on distribution and flow channel strategies to optimize inventory placement and service levels.
• Supported multiple business units and product groups, ensuring consistent planning execution, forecast alignment, and inventory strategy adherence.

Supply Chain Order Analyst - AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTION - Charlotte, NC

(2020-02 - 2022-05)

• Analyzed historical shipment and logistics data to identify the most reliable and cost‑effective transportation methods, supporting inventory availability and cost control objectives.
• Managed client and internal stakeholder communications related to order status, scheduling, and data coordination to support timely fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
• Oversaw quality control processes and identified operational inefficiencies, reducing process delays and supporting revenue and service‑level improvements.
• Resolved supply chain and order‑related issues efficiently, contributing to improved customer satisfaction, service levels, and delivery performance.
• Collected and analyzed supplier, inventory, and distribution data to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for process and inventory improvements.
• Supported demand planning, purchasing, and logistics activities by aligning inventory targets with supply capabilities and customer demand.
• Applied supply chain and sourcing knowledge to influence procurement decisions and support electronically mediated planning and ordering environments.
• Negotiated with suppliers and vendors on pricing, contracts, lead times, and service expectations to mitigate supply risk and improve fulfillment outcomes.
• Established inventory targets, safety stock levels, and risk‑mitigation strategies to balance in‑stock performance with excess inventory risk.
• Partnered closely with vendors to manage commitments, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with planning assumptions, delivery schedules, and contractual obligations.

Purchasing Administrator - Carolina's Auto Supply - Charlotte, NC

(2019-07 - 2020-02)

Resolved complex supply chain challenges involving multiple sourcing channels, transportation met