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
