Stephanie Polak

Background

About Stephanie Polak

SPECIALIZED PRICING, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, & CUSTOMER SERVICE LEADERSHIP SKILL SET: 15+ Years of Proven Experience in Customer Service, Product Development, Continuous Improvement Initiatives, Complex Project Management, Commercialization, and Customer Facing Roles 4+ Years of Pricing Experience with a Detailed Understanding of a Manufacturing Operation and Required Pricing Needs Proven Experience Launching Transformational, Cross-functional Projects that Drive Productivity, Reduce Costs, and Better Customer Outcomes Possess Excellent People Skills with Strong Active Listening, Negotiation, Customer Relationship Building, and Communication Skills Experience in LEAN and Kaizen Methodologies and Tools Ability to Cultivate Trust among Colleagues and Leadership with a Reputation for High Personal Integrity Possess Strong Technical Acumen with Expert Excel and SAP/ERP Experience Strong Stakeholder Engagement Skills with the Ability to Drive Consensus with Differing Groups Ability to Managing Multiple Competing Goals and Timelines in Fast Paced, Dynamic Environments Experience Analyzing and Reporting Pricing Data to Identify Issues, Drive Improvement and Find Solutions Experience Interpreting Financial Statements and Leveraging Information to Impact Cost Drivers Possess a High Aptitude in Working with Excel Proven Results in Building Relationships with Stakeholders with a Proven Record of High Customer Satisfaction Ratings Experience Driving Operational Efficiencies and Implementing Strategies to Improve Profitability Well Respected by Teams, Customers, and Managers