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Senior Material Planner

Experienced Supply Chain Professional with expertise in inventory management, pro-curement, forecasting, new product introduction, sales and operations planning.  Strong in data analysis, data management, customer service, working with cross-functional teams, and delivering on projects in a timely manner. Background includes working with major customers such as Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy to provide timely and accurate product deliveries.

Directly responsible for the purchase order plans for multiple product lines for all regions across US
Analyze Sell thru trends, channel inventory levels and sales backorders
Set Up New Model and Update model data in SAP 
Volunteered to train new employees and on SAP workflow process.
Communicate with overseas factory to ensure timely delivery of inventory and changes in procurement plan
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on supporting promos for accessories that support main models

Prepared and Analyzed initial and monthly forecast for repair parts for Vaio and new models
Improved the forecast process for greater accuracy by creating visibility on monthly, quarterly and yearly trends  
Maintained and updated Service Bulletins to ensure proper purchasing and planning
Collaborated with Engineering Team to ensure accurate material demand
Identified slow and non-moving parts to help reduce inventory on a quarterly basis
Lead the implementation of forecasting tool Logility
Identified issues with Logility and helped IT enhanced implementation of the tool
Lead a team in Vaio Customer Service Focus Group which improved Service NPS rating by 2%

Material Planner

Reviewed backorders for TV, Home Video, Digital Imaging and insure they follow their Commit Plan 
Used to handle Personal Audio, Accessories, Mobile Audio, and ITPD 
Communicated via email and phone to HQ Analysts for upsides and current month allocations 
Alerted Sales on monthly allocated materials a week before reallocation on inventory availability 
Worked closely with Sales Managers and Inside Sales Reps for manual allocations. 
Alerted Sales Team on discontinued/replacement models 
Defined order management process during SAP Implementation
Trained other team members and groups on how to use SAP

Inventory Control Planner

Managed Inventory warehouse, customers, and maintained PO#s for small electrical wholesaler.

Operations Assistant

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Noah Smith: Senior Material Planner in Carlsbad, CA

Noah Smith

Sony

Sony Electronics

Sony Electronics

Grand Electric Supply

California State University-San Marcos - College of Business Administration