Janet Schiopota, MBA

Drive customer success through positive interactions and best in class processes in account management and supply chain operations.

Leveraging extensive experience in supply chain operations to deliver best in class service and positive connections with focus on driving success for customers.

Acquired company in same family of companies with Great Lakes Fasteners Inc. and CMI Industries.

Manage sourcing and replenishment process to grow sales, increase turns, and reduce inventory investment. **Project Manager for new ERP software conversion in addition to current responsibilities effective January 2013. **Realized cost savings of at least $50,000 each calendar year through vendor base management. **Coordinated all international purchases and imports, reducing costs by 15% through sourcing and freight consolidation. **Certified ISO internal auditor

Analyzed on hand and on order inventory to increase turns and reduce investment. ** Managed customer forecasts and implemented replenishment programs in new software system. ** Quoted and purchased material both domestically and internationally to newly established parameters. ** Co-Chaired team to develop and implement purchase department reorganization and create a materials department.

Planned flow of material to optimize inventory investment and customer service. ** Reduced inventory at 2008 year end by $2.8 million when sales were 50% of 2007 levels. ** Managed work order process for kitting and plating of material.

Facilitated the implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives for seven operating companies. ** Managed projects leading to annual savings of $1.1 million in 2006 and $1.4 million in 2007. ** Administered Long Term Agreements between suppliers and company. ** Maintained purchasing intranet website.

Planned flow of material to optimize inventory investment and customer service. ** Developed and educated suppliers on new shipping schedules and established shipping policy with freight forwarder, resulting in 50% savings in import costs. ** Compiled workload analysis, realigning responsibilities within department and significantly impacting morale and productivity. ** Trained new employees and assisted in producing desk training manuals for each department employee, standardizing procedures. ** Maintained fill rate and minimized inventory exposure while exiting business with specific customers, resulting in minimal inventory liability. ** Participated on Six Sigma project team, realizing annual savings of $100,000+ through domestic freight management.