Todd Kalk

About Todd Kalk

I have always relished the challenge posed with analyzing and drawing meaningful conclusions from data. As I have built skills in mastering the fine art of master data governance, I have developed the talent to ensure the right product arrives at the right place at the right time. Among my proudest career achievements and superpowers are: Product & Raw Material Development: Led sourcing, development, forecasting, costing, testing, quality and inventory planning efforts for global production and globally shared inventoriesProduct Master Data: Managed data transmission and accuracy required for compliant product packaging (care labels, hangtags, etc). Implemented in-factory printing solutions to drive cost savings.Data Governance: Orchestrated customer master data cleansing and migration from legacy systems to new ERP and PLM platformsGlobal Process and Change Management: Created and delivered process mapping, procedural documentation, end-user training and single-source data streams for corporate initiatives.Order Management: Planned and executed EDI implementations and logistics initiatives for key retail and supplier partnersSKILLS INVENTORY:MASTER DATA ERP and PLM Data Management Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Universal Product Code (UPC) Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Data Governance Data Cleansing Data Synchronization Standardized ReportingSUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS Source Base Optimization Sustainability Supply Planning Demand Forecasting Inventory Management Transportation and Logistics Order Management Go to Market Calendaring Omni-Channel DistributionCHANGE MANAGEMENT End-to-End Solutioning Process Mapping Procedural Documentation Technical Specifications End-User TrainingTECHNOLOGY Mac & PC OS, Microsoft Suite, SharePoint, V-Lookups, SAP ERP, Business Objects, EDI, FTP, PLM, High Radius, Blue Cherry, Access, In-House Legacy Systems

Experience

1. Logistics Analyst

   Mars

   Oct 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Execute deployment of finished goods for the Ben\'s Original and Seeds of Change rice divisions. Ensure product inventory levels at regional distribution centers achieve optimal days of stockMonitor carrier performance and advocate for optimal service levelsCoordinate stock transfers within the distribution network to ensure service levels to customersMinimize logistic costs through strategic deployment planning

Education

• University of California, Santa Barbara

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communication Studies

Skills

• Business Process
• Apparel
• Master Data Management
• Supply Chain
• Staff Development
• Global Sourcing
• Retail
• Hiring
• Business Process Improvement
• Trim Development
• Consumer Product Testing
• Wovens
• Sap Erp
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Sharepoint
• Strategy
• Pricing
• Microsoft Office
• Wholesale
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Team Management
• Fabric Development
• Denim
• Retail Packaging
• Product Development
• Management
• Team Building
• Supply Chain Management
• Target Costing
• Wash Development
• Textiles
• Fashion
• Product Costing
• Sourcing
• Sap Implementation
• Cross-Functional Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Trend Analysis
• Technical Design