Julie Bakken
West Chester,OH
Summary
Energetic and detail oriented professional. Agile learner: Mastered broad range of roles - Planning, Buying, Supervising and Insurance Underwriter Problem Solver. Extensive background in vendor negotiations and purchasing, both domestic and international. Seasoned Material Supply Chain Leader offering 10+ years expertise. Team-minded, possessing strong interpersonal and leadership skills in the Chemical and Ingredient industry.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Supply Sr Leader
Procter & Gamble
Mason, OH
02.2012 - Current
- Recipient of The 2022 CEO Award
- Accountable for base capability and capacity of P&G Chemical and Ingredient suppliers
- Responsibilities include leading the SLEA process, developing and aligning supplier action plans, developing and optimizing supplier-driven material inventory targets, and executing material changes associated with initiatives and cost savings projects
- Has the primary responsibility for holding the Supplier accountable when P&G experiences a missed expectation of the Supplier’s performance and will confirm resolution to the root cause
- Partners with Planning to solve systemic issues and drive continual improvement
- Responsible for material supply assurance, lead time, inventory, cost, and organizational capability across multiple Billion Dollar brands in Beauty Care (Hair Care, Skin Care/Personal Cleansing, Antiperspirants & Deodorants) Improve Raw Material supply chains for P&G North America Beauty Sites
- Key User for the P&G Supplier Portal.
- Set clear team goals and delegated tasks and set deadlines.
- Conducted team member meetings and updated members on best practices and continuing expectations.
- Produced weekly, daily and monthly activity reports and forecasts.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
Product Coordinator
Scholastic Corporation
West Chester, OH
02.2010 - 02.2012
- Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Organized selection for each Scholastic Book Fair
Insurance Underwriter
Cincinnati Financial
Fairfield, OH
09.2001 - 05.2003
- For Home, Auto, Watercrafts, Jewelry, Umbrella and Professional liabilities
- Identified portfolio risks resulting from client's underlying business practices, underwriting investigations or fraud exposure.
- Owned a Georgia territory of $7.4 million in premiums and all of the duties and responsibilities associated with this
- Managed and approved risks, built relationships with agents, staff, and co-workers, managed changes from new state laws and guidelines.
Assistant Buyer
Elder-Beerman Company
Dayton, OH
01.1997 - 05.1999
- Responsible buying for the Stationary Department for this Dayton based department store
- Reorganized department bookkeeping and product archive
- Utilized Excel and Word and Microsoft Office computer skills to manage daily operations of open-to-buy, purchase orders, and merchandise distributions.
Buyer
Woman’s World
El Cajon, CA
02.1988 - 05.1991
- Developed merchandising strategies by evaluating customer profiles, merchandise balance, resource structure, major vendors, fashion trends, and price points
- Maintained clear communication with Shipping, Distribution Staff, and Analysts
- Made merchandise presentations, provided written communication, and interfaced with other departments on Woman’s World Department strategies
- Monitored sales goals, mark-ups and markdowns, turn over, gross profit, and controllable elements of net profit.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
Supervisor/ Buyer
Walt Disney World Company
Orlando, FL
08.1983 - 11.1987
- Responsible for the supervision of personnel and retail merchandising operations for eight store locations within The Walt Disney World Resort complex, including clothing, jewelry, and gift/souvenir stores
- Hired, trained, and supervised activities of 90 employees in related merchandising, research, sales presentation skills, and Union involved employee relations programs
- Coordinated all training programs, conducted retail accounting resolution and reporting, and inventory documents for each store location
- Managed procurement and deliveries of materials, supplies and equipment.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Clothing and Merchandising, Business Administration.
Eastern Illinois University
1983
Skills
- Business Operations
- Operational Standards
- Motivational Leadership
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Task Prioritization
- Constructive Feedback
- Corrective Actions
- Materials Coordination
Timeline
Material Supply Sr Leader
Procter & Gamble
02.2012 - Current
Product Coordinator
Scholastic Corporation
02.2010 - 02.2012
Insurance Underwriter
Cincinnati Financial
09.2001 - 05.2003
Assistant Buyer
Elder-Beerman Company
01.1997 - 05.1999
Buyer
Woman’s World
02.1988 - 05.1991
Supervisor/ Buyer
Walt Disney World Company
08.1983 - 11.1987
Bachelor of Science Degree - Clothing and Merchandising, Business Administration.
Eastern Illinois University
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