Madisen Sawyers

Senior Supply Chain Strategy & Process Improvement Specialist @ Pan-Oston

About

With over 8 years in the industry, I excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing lean manufacturing principles. My ability to forecast demand and utilize ERP/MRP systems has consistently led to increased inventory turns, improved lead times, and enhanced overall performance. I am passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to make informed decisions that contribute to operational excellence and support long-term business growth. Key areas of focus include: Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management Lean inventory management and demand forecasting ERP/MRP system implementation and optimization Continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives Cross-functional team leadership and communication

Country

United States

City

Bowling Green

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Teamwork, Leadership Development, Great Personality, People Skills, Communication, Sales Management, Retail, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Energy, Customer Service, Leadership, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, Sales, Merchandising, Marketing, Visual Merchandising

Experience

Senior Supply Chain Strategy & Process Improvement Specialist

Pan-Oston

2025-12 - Present · 10 mos

Materials Manager

Pan-Oston

2017-4 - 2025-12 · 8 yrs 9 mos

Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

Outsourcing Project Manager

Pan-Oston

2018-3 - 2023-4 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Manage a multi million dollar outsourcing program, analyze workcenter hours to level load our production plan and purchase material when over capacity, communicate with vendors on a daily basis to ensure on time deliveries and trouble shoot any problems that may arise. I work directly with our engineering department to provide CAD files for vendor RFQs and verify that we are using the most current design. Analyze RFQs from vendors and negotiate best pricing.

Account Manager

Pan-Oston

2017-4 - 2018-3 · 1 yr

Bowling Green Area, KY

Sales Lead

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

2015-4 - 2018-1 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Sales Forecasting Determine Sales trend for my Sales Segment (to determine if we need to let employees go home early or use an extra employee) Coach Associates on a daily basis Call in Last weeks KPI (Key Performance Indicators) to the District Manager Opening and Closing Procedures Bank Deposits Handle any Customer Service issues Make Business Related decisions Train New Associates on the Registers and on our store operations To create a good work environment because happy workers tend to work harder

Stock Lead

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

2015-4 - 2018-1 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Merchandising product Processing the daily shipments and developing an organizational strategy

Assistant Manager

maurices

2013-9 - 2015-3 · 1 yr 7 mos

Opening and Closing Procedures Bank Deposits( Handling Money) Training New Employees Make Business Sales Decision Handle Customer Service issues Manage Associates (Divide tasks that need to be completed daily) Lead by Example Renew the Marketing (i.e. Change the product around to give the customer a new perspective and present new product, Dress bustforms, and keep current on e-mails for upcoming sales promotions)