Christine Countryman

Responsible for executing millions of dollars in global purchases of Hunting and Shooting accessories using three separate DRP/MRP systems. Work in tandem with Planning Team to increase turns and In Stock percentages. Have increased SKU count responsibility to over 1400 items as Vista Outdoor continues to grow through acquisition. Co-ordinates with several Logistics Departments in multiple locations along with utilizing an automated OMB Booking system to insure on time deliveries. Develops and maintains good working relationships with international and domestic vendors. Work closely with Sourcing to address vendor issues regarding quality, pricing, MOQs and lead times. Work with Global Product Lane teams on introduction of new products across 8 different brands. Address quality concerns and solutions with QA Department and reconcile invoicing issues with Accounts Payable. Established good working relationships with departments throughout the company and provides Purchasing related support to those groups.

After divisional position was eliminated during restructuring of the company, resumed responsibility for coordinating the purchase and receipt of incoming raw ingredients and packaging for New Century facility. Purchasing done in a "Just In Time" setting to supply a complex and constantly changing production schedule. Components include raw ingredients, corrugated, a variety of packaging and labeling items. Develops and maintains good Customer/Vendor relations with a large base of companies. Works with Corporate Purchasing Group to address plant level concerns for the New Century facility. Focus on Inventory Management, increasing Inventory Turns, reducing Aged Inventory and communicating Defective Raw Material information to vendors. Works closely with every department within the plant on all issues regarding raw materials or packaging. Member of team testing new TMS Freight and EDI systems with Corporate Freight.

Sourced new ingredients for upcoming R&D projects. Provided system and sourcing training to R&D groups. Managed vendor quality and service issues for 11 manufacturing facilities within two divisions of Kerry. Provided ongoing system training and support for Materials Departments in each facility and for new facilities as they were acquired. Managed pricing for new ingredients. Worked with Divisional Supply Chain group to identify cost saving opportunities and decrease inventory levels. Supported national corporate purchasing, focusing on fruits and organic ingredients.

Worked directly with Corporate Director of Purchasing to manage contracts within his portfolio of ingredients to supply Kerry plants throughout the US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. Took the lead on sourcing emerging Organic ingredients as the market began to evolve. Handled troubleshooting issues within our division to negotiate solutions involving vendors and Kerry manufacturing facilities. Worked on acquisition teams for each new facility acquired within our division to provide system training and support during transition periods. Involved in inventory reduction projects and increasing inventory turns.

Responsible for coordinating the purchase and receipt of incoming raw ingredients and packaging in a Just In Time setting to supply a complex and constantly changing production schedule. Components included raw ingredients, corrugated and a variety of packaging and labeling items. Worked with Materials Management, addressing Aged Inventory issues and communicating Defective Raw Material information to the vendor. Functions all performed in a fast paced and multitask driven environment.

Responsible for purchasing equipment, tracking shipments and coordinating service for a variety of water treatment systems with Culligan dealers and contractors throughout the country. Accounts include a variety of local, national and commercial companies, including Applebee's, Super 8 Motels and TGI Fridays. The position requires coordinating projects with sales and service staff and overseeing account payments. Additional responsibilities include maintaining inventory levels for service parts and systems, purchasing, shipping and receiving.