Mingshu D.

• Built and led a high-performing supply planning organization supporting ~$1B in annual revenue across 19 manufacturing sites and 80+ global suppliers, with ownership of ~$80M inventory within a ~$160M portfolio; accountable for annual supply planning budget and inventory processes, aligning financial targets with operational realities across multiple brands. • Managed service and working-capital trade-offs amid sustained 12–15% YoY growth and extreme channel volatility, with key channels growing 28%+ YoY; navigated peak disruptions including eCommerce demand +59% in peak month and ~300% of forecast shipped, actively prioritizing supply against a 93.5% case fill rate. Strengthened supply resilience for Method Body Wash (#2 body wash in Target), sustaining ~35% CAGR through proactive raw-material safety stock strategies, including during COVID disruptions. • Stabilized end-to-end supply planning across internal and external manufacturing networks by implementing advanced PO strategies, safety stock policies, and multi-site risk-mitigation practices—protecting production continuity across chemicals, fragrances, and packaging during high-volatility periods. • Led supply planning and DRP change adoption for a Kinaxis implementation covering ~25 end users, stabilizing a high-risk go-live through SME-led ownership, real-workflow UAT design, and end-to-end operational simulations—resulting in an on-time launch with zero production stops, no customer service impact, and no major post-launch issues. • Ensured operational continuity by temporarily leading two additional teams immediately post–Kinaxis go-live during a peer manager’s parental leave, sustaining execution under elevated demand and system change.

• Led a high-performing Materials Planning Team managing ~$175M in annual spend across 1,000+ SKUs and 50+ suppliers, supporting major retail customers in the construction sector under tight working-capital constraints. Delivered 98.5% service levels while balancing inventory discipline and supply risk, maintaining customer continuity during periods of demand volatility and constrained supply. • Owned scenario planning and execution for a full competitor displacement initiative at Home Depot during COVID, launching 120+ products across four phases with 100% on-time delivery, despite pandemic-driven capacity and logistics disruptions. • Secured ~$5.5M in annualized incremental revenue by preserving supply continuity and production allocation when competitors exited or cancelled commitments during the pandemic. • Initiated and executed a dual-sourcing strategy for the EZ Ancor product line, diversifying the supply base between the U.S. and India and delivering ~7.5% sourcing savings while reducing single-source risk.

• Progressively promoted across analyst, supervisor, and manager roles, leading U.S. and offshore planning teams supporting ~$95M annual business in electrical construction materials. • Improved service levels to 98–99% across 1,600+ stocked items while reducing past-due backlog by 85% through pull-based planning, parameter optimization, and process standardization. • Led sourcing diversification initiatives across multiple product lines, including emergency tooling-to-production ramp within six weeks to mitigate major supply disruptions. • Managed strategic supplier relationships, led executive S&OP forums, and partnered with manufacturing, distribution, and finance leadership on inventory strategy and capacity planning. • Supported Oracle ERP implementation and served as liaison across 13 manufacturing and distribution facilities.

• Owned demand planning for 100+ SKUs within Microflex, one of Shure’s top ten revenue-generating product groups; improved YTD forecast accuracy by 4.9% through a self-developed analytical approach. • Partnered with regional sales teams on forecasting, historical performance review, and S&OP preparation, translating market inputs into demand projections. • Core contributor to a global inventory optimization and safety stock initiative (Barloworld Optimus), supporting an estimated $5.5M inventory reduction through improved allocation and service-level targeting across worldwide locations.

• Managed supply chain execution for Best Buy private-label LCD TV business, overseeing six ODM suppliers and top-selling SKUs with ~30K units shipped monthly. • Served as the primary interface between U.S. headquarters and Asia-based suppliers, aligning forecast adjustments, production planning, and launch readiness across regions. • Supported new product introductions and major retail programs, driving supplier readiness, delivery performance, and execution alignment for on-time market availability.

• Supported global ODM manufacturing operations for tier-1 customers including Hewlett-Packard and Foxconn, managing ~300K configure-to-order shipments per month. Enabled five-day order-to-delivery performance for ~90% of shipments through coordination of production planning, inventory positioning, and logistics execution. • Played a key role in defining and standardizing LCD TV manufacturing and shipping processes for U.S. and European markets. Remotely coordinated third-party manufacturing operations, monitored production output, and managed inventory visibility through SAP. • Improved logistics quality and reduced cargo damage from eight incidents to zero through carrier assessment and performance improvement initiatives.

Supply Chain Analyst (ODM Manufacturing) • Supported supply chain planning and execution for high-volume notebook ODM operations, coordinating order processing, production scheduling, and shipping execution using SAP. • Managed VMI processes, including safety stock calculation and replenishment planning, gaining early exposure to integrated, end-to-end electronics manufacturing supply chains.

 Project Assistantship, 2007 – 2009; Corporate Sponsored Tuition for 2nd year; Recipient of four academic scholarships from Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, and the Institute for Supply Management etc.