Ashley Zirkle
Manager Supply Chain Planning @The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
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WORK HISTORY
Manager Supply Chain Planning @The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
Marysville, OH, US
Lead cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvements, supporting $1.2B in annual sales, by executing inventory management practices and exceeding and OTIF target of 98.5%.• Developed and implemented strategic plans to optimize supply chain processes, resulting in $6M reduction in Excess and Obsolete finished goods and another $6M reduction in Off Spec and excess manufacturing product.• Regularly perform statistical modeling and scenario planning to identify supply chain optimizations and risk mitigation.• Manage end-to-end supply chain planning activities through functional leadership, including demand forecasting, capacity planning, inventory management, and production scheduling, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfaction.• Implemented advanced supply chain technologies, such as demand planning software and automated inventory management systems, resulting in significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency.
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science, Turf and Turfgrass Management
MIT Sloan School of Management
Executive Management
SKILLS
ABOUT ASHLEY ZIRKLE
My goal is to help an organization achieve its objectives and overall mission by applying 15+ years of professional experience in thought leadership, strategy development and the initiation, design, and implementation of a variety of solutions.Some of my professional skills include- Goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high performance standards- Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing- Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes- Thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects
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