Joyce M.

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About Joyce M.

Managed international team after implementing international procurement policy/procedures-Consistently exceeded cost savings/containment goals-Partnered w/global internal customer’s product expertise to negotiate best value of the products/services required-Developed/implemented Direct Import Process for $100M in retail consumer products including managing consignment goods, factory quality processes, factory certification, product testing and shipment inspections-Successfully managed over 100 factory certification audits including root cause analysis and follow up to ensure continuous improvement and future audit success -Successfully managed internal and multi-level external annual retailer testing of over 50 customer unique products from multiple factories working with multiple labs -Developed & managed full proto-type, pre-production and production sampling approval process to ensure excellent & consistent quality -Developed Drawing Specification package for customer unique products to use in quality process and ensure complete customer satisfaction -Executed internal and external inspections to ensure on-time delivery of over 2-300 direct import shipments of multiple consumer products each 6-7 month season -Researched, presented and executed 1-5 year Source Plan Strategy for plastic spend resulting in 5-40% cost reduction -Negotiated and managed Domestic and International contracts in excess of 7 million dollars -Researched, selected, motivated and monitored direct & indirect suppliers -Developed New Supplier Team Site Visit Evaluation Checklist – adapted for overseas – to fully assess potential supplier capability and feasibility -Developed and managed internal and external proto-type, pre-production and production sample testing and approvals -Implemented PPCA (Purchase Price Cost Analysis) on largest commodity groups used in successful supplier negotiations -Negotiated telephone/data installation and service contract resulting in 35% cost reduction -Developed and presented individual and team presentations to executives, suppliers and customers Specialties: NAPM / ISM China Chamber of Commerce International Supply Chain Management NAPM Contract Administration & Management NAPM Advanced Negotiations NAPM Supply Chain Management Running Today’s Factory – Lean Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing & Cost Reduction Phone & Phonemail System Programming Just in Time (business concept for continuous improvement) KT Problem Analysis Mold Design for Plastic Injection Molding ERP Core Team PLM Core Team