James Helm
Supply Chain Leader | Demand Planning | Supply Planning | Inventory Optimization | S&OP
- Role
- Sr Manager, Supply Chain Planning and Purchasing at Diasorin
- Location
- La Grange, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Helm
Over 25-years of comprehensive CPG and retail experience in supply chain, E-Commerce…
Experience
Sr Manager, Supply Chain Planning and Purchasing
Aug 2024 — Present · Northbrook, IL, US
Manages (5) internal team members (US and Canadian based) and (1) external VMI resource that creates and implements production plans that are both material and resource feasible and serves as the primary point of contact regarding product availability- Utilizes demand forecasts and sales trends to create and maintain supply plans- Interfaces with manufacturing, materials, logistics, technical support, and R&D to ensure availability of necessary raw materials- Manages the resolution process of MRP exceptions and resolves MRP discrepancies while serving as a subject matter expert for MRP and Oracle related issues- Oversees the maintenance of inventory levels within established goals and guidelines and adjusts stocking levels accordingly- Monitors and implements actions to minimize raw material and finished goods scrap- Ensures all planning and buying parameters such as lead times, lot sizes, safety stocks, and other item attributes for all planned items are properly maintained- Identifies and implements process improvements with significant ROI and business impact, either individually or in a team leadership role- Key leader in supporting new product introductions- Manages the tactical business relationship between suppliers and the Company.
Skills
- E-Commerce
- Trend Analysis
- Inventory Control
- Cpfr
- Merchandising
- Inventory Management
- Forecasting
- Leadership
- Competitive Analysis
- Pricing
- Demand Planning
- Retail
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