Janet Elsasser

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ABOUT JANET ELSASSER

I am Janet Elsasser, SOLUTION PROVIDER. An operations business professional helping companies grow by creating and executing strategies that reduce cost, simplify processes and eliminate waste. As a subject matter expert in strategic sourcing, procurement, and operations, I thrive on optimizing operations and improving efficiencies.Highlights:• 75% reduction in purchase order (PO) process time.• New product launch reduction in time to market by ~25% yielding $160K in early revenue 90-days ahead of forecast. • Optimized a non-conforming material process, achieving a 51.5% reduction in process time and recovering $200K+/year from non-conforming materials.My leadership style is hands-on. Through collaboration, I engage and energize cross-functional teams to attain outstanding results with integrity and innovation. Through my experience, I have become a versatile, highly effective leader able to drive intentional sourcing and operational efficiency through engineering aptitude, business acumen, and critical thinking. Areas of Expertise: Leveraging ERP Systems - Strategic Planning -Identifying Waste - Process improvements - Kanban Circuits - VMI Programs - Cost Saving (small & large scale spend)- Continuous Improvement - Cost Control - Inventory Control - Supply Chain Management - Purchasing - Strategic Sourcing.Areas of Interest: Alternative Supply Chain Models - Strengthening Supplier Relationships -Diversifying Supply Chains - Supply Chain Innovation and Efficiencies - Accelerating Supply Chain with IoT - BlockChain.I\'m enthusiastic about travel and sailing. I enjoy teaching adults the basics, hoping it will become a shared passion. When out of the office, you will most likely find me on the water sailing or planning my next trip to a place far away from the ordinary, as I believe travel is the only thing you can buy that will make you richer.I would like to connect if you want to connect about supply chain, procurement, sailing, or travel.