Renee Stephenson
Calgary,AB
Summary
Ambitious Supply Chain Manager with 8+ years leading organizational planning functions in support of overall business strategy and goal achievement. Knowledgeable industry veteran with background analyzing report data, controlling inventory and forecasting. Innovative with history crafting new strategies for planning process and tactics to boost sales.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Planning Manager - Tools and Outdoor
Stanley Black & Decker
09.2022 - Current
- Lead and direct all supply and inventory planning activities for the Canadian retail and commercial market through global manufacturing, procurement, replenishment, logistics and inventory management, across 3 business units valuing $1.2 billion in sales
- Collaborate and evaluate manufacturing capabilities with our plants/vendors to proactively identify and address potential risks within our supply chain
- Evaluate and analyze sourcing strategies for both internal and external suppliers through costing, vendor performance management, freight analysis and risk management
- Strive to maintain a 4% excess and obsolescence goal through the effective management of product transitions, management of underselling and identifying potential opportunities for obsolescence
- Driving continuous improvement in planning and scheduling by ensuring the accuracy and overall efficiency of the supply planning process in Canada and our Integrated Business Process
- Collaborate with all internal and external functional areas of the organization to identify and improve opportunities to ensure best-in-class service levels through planning efficiency, collaboration and strategic vision
- Consistently identify and implement new ways to continually assess, measure and improve operational performance by reviewing all aspects of organizational profitability
Demand & Supply Planning Manager - Outdoor
Stanley Black & Decker
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Created, managed, and led the execution of the Integrated Business Plan for two business segments spanning over 34,000 items, valuing $225+ million in sales across two seasonal cycles for three business channels
- Negotiated purchase contracts and nurtured relationships with over 40 internal and external suppliers across the globe
- Spearheaded Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP), on a rolling 12-month schedule by identifying market trends, analyzing sales forecasts and strategic initiatives to ensure profitability, feasibility, and alignment with the organization’s growth
- Achieved an inventory reduction of 20% through continuous assessment of ABC classification, safety stock initiatives and replenishment strategies
Finished Goods Demand Supervisor
Stanley Black & Decker
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Established and maintained the Integrated Business Plan for Canada for the next 3 years based on customer behaviors, statistical forecasts & market conditions while spearheading year-over-year growth for the organization
- Collaborated with suppliers for $150+ million of inventory to support customers’ requirements in a Just-in-Time fashion
- Liaised with internal teams to support the Demand, Supply and Financial forecast for S&OP by identifying market trends, sales forecasting, and independent variables
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks
Forecast Analyst
Stanley Black & Decker
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Maintained a $150 million forecast for the Finished Goods product portfolio, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from all internal and external stakeholders to arrive at an actionable demand plan
- Enhanced inventory efficiency with consistent monitoring and adjusting of the forecasting model by identifying gaps between actuals and projections
- Analyzed customer baseline and sales trends (promotions and external events affecting demand) that led to a decrease in forecast bias by 15%
- Developed strategic relationships with our vendors and customers to ensure best-in-class service
- Championed reporting development and strong relationships with suppliers to reduce overproduction, thus reducing carryover inventory by 10%
Supply Chain Analyst
Ren's Pets
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Performed in-depth, quantitative, and qualitative analysis of customer data and sales forecasts to identify trends, measure performance, and investigate potential innovative opportunities for the organization
- Successfully researched, developed, and implemented a 3PL outsourcing endeavor for North American Lab Supply valuing $20 million in sales
- Liaised for Finance, Purchasing and Operations to ensure a smooth flow of inventory from 40+ vendors to our 14 retail locations while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence
- Researched and analyze industry data, to provide competitive market and product intelligence
- Utilized data analytics to identify and resolve supply chain issues and improve overall performance.
- Optimized supply chain processes by implementing data-driven analysis and forecasting methods
- Analyzed transportation costs to identify opportunities for optimization through carrier consolidation or route adjustments.
Education
MBA -
University of Calgary
Calgary, ABBBA - International Business Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ONSkills
- Demand Planning
- Supply Planning
- Inventory Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Relationship Building
- Sales and Operations Planning
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Cost & Margin Analysis
- Integrated Business Planning
- Budgeting & Forecasting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified Production & Inventory Management (CPIM)
- ASCM Procurement Certificate
Timeline
Supply Planning Manager - Tools and Outdoor
Stanley Black & Decker
09.2022 - Current
Demand & Supply Planning Manager - Outdoor
Stanley Black & Decker
07.2021 - 10.2022
Finished Goods Demand Supervisor
Stanley Black & Decker
12.2020 - 07.2021
Forecast Analyst
Stanley Black & Decker
09.2019 - 12.2020
Supply Chain Analyst
Ren's Pets
09.2014 - 09.2018
MBA -
University of Calgary
BBA - International Business Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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