Kirsty Delaney
VP of Planning Supply Chain @Timex Group
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WORK HISTORY
VP of Planning Supply Chain @Timex Group
Middlebury, CT, US
As the Vice President of Planning and Supply Chain at Timex Group, I orchestrate the strategic development and execution of operational planning for our diverse brands. With a keen focus on demand and supply chain activities, I cultivate a cohesive Sales and Operations Planning (S & OP) process that drives accurate forecasting and alignment across all divisions. Leading a global inventory team, I ensure that our financial planning, excess management, and inventorycontrol not only meet but align with our overarching financial objectives. My passion for data-driven decision-making fuels my initiatives to deploy advanced analytical tools, enhancing data accuracy and empowering teams with insights for informed choices. I am dedicated to fostering a high-performance culture, mentoring staff to thrive in their roles and exceed expectations.Key Achievements: • Achieved approximately 10% year-over-year improvement in fill rates, successfully hitting end-of-year financial targets while maintaining cash flowobjectives. • Led the adoption of Azure analytics, increasing transparency and enhancingperformance metrics across supply chain KPIs.• Championed the #OWOW systems transformation, streamlining operations and significantly boosting planning efficiency.• Developed a robust inventory management strategy that aligns with the organization\'s financial and operational goals.
EDUCATION
Centennial College
Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT KIRSTY DELANEY
As a results-oriented leader with a proven track record in planning and supply chain management, I thrive on transforming strategies into actionable results. My extensive experience in Sales and Operations Planning (S & OP) has enabled me to enhance organizational alignment, significantly boost fill rates, and achieve financial targets in complex environments. I am passionate about leveraging data and analytics to drive informed decision-making and improve planning accuracy. My commitment to analytical rigor has led to system transformations that elevate efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement. A strong advocate for team development, I mentor high-performing teams to exceed their goals while nurturing a collaborative and engaged work environment. My expertise in crafting C-suite narratives, executing strategic initiatives, and managing projects ensures that stakeholders are aligned and informed at every step. Let\'s connect to explore how we can drive operational excellence and create lasting impact together! Following are my notable achievements: • Realized significant savings in air freight costs by refining forecasting methods and optimizing processes, greatly improving logistics efficiency. • Created and launched an extensive reporting system to assess data integrity between demand and supply platforms, which was effectively implemented across all Global adidas markets, enhancing accuracy and coherence. • Drastically lowered excess inventory levels while in the Inventory and Demand Planning role, through strategic initiatives that improved inventory turnover and reduced waste prior to moving into Supply Planning. • Led the development of a transformative report that boosted operational efficiency, resulting in over a million dollars in savings during its first implementation. • Drove the comprehensive adoption of demand planning and inventory management in Canada in 2016, while facilitating significant improvements to these processes throughout the North American region.
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