andrew hicks

* Created recovery process for returned product generating $100K in savings annually * Negotiated contracts to reduce corrugate spend by $70 annually * Analytical support for distribution and parcel contract negotiations * Reduced shipping costs by $300K annually through reduction of outbound box dimensions * Responsible for inbound product inspection * Liaison with Chinese partners to address defects in process or materials

* Forecasting and budgeting of printing operation including high volume and on demand manufacturing. Supplied operations critical daily and monthly reporting. Owned monthly recovery of all costs associated with print business through intercompany billing. Supported outsourcing of entire print operation to 3rd party companies. * Process Improvements * Transition - created process instructions for all jobs related to outsourcing of print manufacturing billing. * Created new reports for operations to better support daily decision making and monthly reporting. Received star award, financial compensation for the impact of this reporting. * Improved efficiency through standardized budgeting process. Cut process from 2 people down to 1 in the second year. * Created new forecast and budget tools improving accuracy to within +/- 5% monthly and +/- 1% annually. * Created an item level budgeting process that included forecasting postage which had never been done before.