Elisabeth S. James

Directed visualization of SCM KPIs of six Pressure Management sites in Tableau. Analyzed, optimized and standardized Global Supplier Performance System input files utilizing SAP, Oracle and other tools achieving process improvements. Led two rounds of DPO analysis for Final Control freeing up a total of 740K in cash for PRM sites in NA. Coordinated $5.4 MM scrap project at Stafford site. Made 10K profit by separating metals and negotiated special pricing for alloy parts.

Formulated and tracked KPIs for 14 NA sites in 4 business units with six ERP systems driving global ROIC initiative. Optimized ASL of over 420 suppliers to 269 approved suppliers ensuring compliance with corporate policies, legal laws and ITAR. Tested and rolled out a new Supplier Performance Rating process at the Forest Grove site.

Managed inventory levels and forecast for two apparel and two home goods brands at Norm Thompson Outfitters. Developed forecasting templates by category improved seasonal planning by brand. Compiled color and size analysis for merchandising to facilitate decision making process for upcoming season.

Led process improvement to upgrade buy alignment reporting tool at Nike World Headquarters. Achieved data integrity, stability, and user friendliness. Implemented MRP Controller in SAP resulting in a time saving of 1.5 hour to complete the report. Identified and closed data gap of 1.7 Million dollar on ´Goods on Hanger` report.

Executed maintenance programs on time, with excellent quality and within a $14 MM annual budget for five consecutive years.

• Improved complex quotes model in Excel, reduced turnaround time for pricing of new assemblies by two days. • Achieved 100% order fill and customer satisfaction through efficient monitoring inventory levels. • Reduced obsolete inventory by 2% disposition of Customer Return Materials (RMA)

• Managed day to day operation at the Maricopa manufacturing plant with emphasis in lean manufacturing. • Implemented operational procedures and controls achieving “Plant of the Year” in 2006. • Received company wide recognition for “Project Payload”; surpassed $1 Million in cost savings. • Worked with SAP SD, MM, PP, CO, and FI.

• Developed and administered administrative procedures resulting in 98% retention of staff. • Appointed as Lead Site Coordinator enhanced communication between clients, consultants and company.

Utilization of information retrieval systems by small and medium size business in USA.