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Operations Manager
Dynamic leader with over 15 years of experience driving efficient, cost effective operations for major clients. 
— Key Qualifications —
	•	Proven track record of managing strategic plans, timelines, accounts, and teams, while proactively identifying and mitigating potential setbacks to ensure the successful completion of all deliverables. 
	•	Highly skilled at designing and overseeing department processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency, and achieve organizational objectives.
	•	Analytical and results-oriented, committed to optimizing complex, deadline-driven operations.
	•	Collaborative communicator skilled in coordinating cross-functionally, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring total client satisfaction. 
	•	Technical proficiency in: MS Office Suite, Paragon, Illustrator CS2, Photoshop, SYSPRO, ACS/AS400, Navision, Cognos, Frontech, Salesforce, ACCPAC, MOTR, FileMaker PRO, AIMS, Axapta, Shopify, Zendesk, SPS Commerce, Commerce Hub, Retail Link, Amazon vendor central and Full Circle.

Manage logistics and operations for a domestic and international customers.  Lead all ecomm accounts, managing inventory levels and daily invoicing.   Serve as a primary point of contact between sales team and warehouse staff to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of customer orders, while ensuring compliance and minimizing chargeback risks.  
Selected Contributions:
	•	Processing customer purchase orders, received via email, SPS Commerce, Navision, Commerce Hub and EDI.
	•	Operations lead for Amazon, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Lowes, Aafes, Canadian Tire and Target.
	•	Dispute chargebacks regularly, monitor shipment fulfillment, inventory levels and timing concerns.
	•	Determine customer logistics requirements (routing, timing, shipment preparation and documentation) and communicate it to warehouse personnel via a formal Standard Operating Procedure.

Operations Coordinator

Manage all sales operations, logistics and customer service for the US and Canadian Territory. Ensure constant communication with the Company’s US and Canadian 3PL’s with regular attendance at the 3PL sites.  Create SOP’s for returns, inventory management and customer service teams.  Track inbound containers and ensure efficient supply chain through constant communication with the company’s Freight Forwarder and Australian counterparts.  
Selected Contributions:
	•	Management of company’s sales order book with daily inventory allocations, pick tickets and invoicing files.
	•	EDI Testing and set up for new major customers including American Eagle, Sporting Life and other major drop ship accounts.
	•	Liaison between Sales Representatives and customers, providing assistance and accurate sales reporting. 
	•	Receipting inward finished goods.
	•	Management of Key accounts with thorough understanding of vendor manuals and shipping requirements. 
	•	Annually travel to Australia to attend and assist with product launch and sales conference.  



Sales Operations 

Manage warehouse operations and lead the Dispute Resolution team. Oversee strategic plans, timelines, and resource allocation. Train, mentor, and evaluate direct reports, promoting performance and morale. Continuously work to streamline order flow to the shop floor, shorten review processes, and optimize order fulfilment. Analyze department performance and make necessary changes to improve key indicators. Contribute to a comprehensive knowledge base for clients to use when reviewing accounts.
Selected Contributions:
•	Created standard procedures for major big box retail customer accounts in accordance with vendor compliance manuals and industry best practices that reduced costs and timelines. 
•	Supported key operational improvement projects, including the implementation of a Warehouse Management System, shipping solution, and EDI solution.
•	Implemented customer-oriented solutions within the Customer Operations team that improved efficiency, accuracy, satisfaction, and retention. 
•	Provided vital input in the creation and seamless integration of new account management, sales, and operations processes, and communicated changes as needed to cross-functional teams and clients. 


Customer Operations Manager

Performed timely and accurate invoicing, collection of monies due, return credits, and bank deposits. Managed cash applications, ensuring the proper application of cash receipts. Conducted credit checks and established and managed limits. Processed all incoming international wire payments. Provided weekly reports on invoicing totals, aging totals, cash receipts, and invoices. 
Selected Contributions:
•	Managed AR for all major customers, including: JC Penny, Nordstrom, Dillard’s, and Bloomingdales.
•	Made recommendations to senior leadership to improve invoicing and collection procedures.


AR Manager

Managed all retailer and web customer returns, international shipments, collections, invoicing, and other AR duties. Maintained shipment files, and processed EDIs, ASNs, and UPC codes through GXS. Communicated daily with outside sales representatives and their accounts and produced reports on key metrics. 
Selected Contributions:
•	Managed bulk and EDI distributions for major customers, including: Nordstrom, Macys, Gap, Amazon, Zappos, and Sundance in Full Circle.

Sales Operations - West Coast

•	Inbound and Outbound customer phone calls focused on acquisition of information for timely order entry, delivery, and invoicing. 
•	Email support to process retail applications and communicate with existing customers.
•	Accurate data entry of all domestic and international customers.
•	Provided support to Production in placing large purchase orders.
•	Various Accounts Receivable duties.
•	Kept constant communication and support for outside sales representatives.
•	Prepared samples for tradeshows and sales meetings.
•	Created numerous Sales Operations reports for executives and investors.
•	Actively participated in the resolution of complex order issues/problems.
•	Worked in conjunction with the warehouse to ensure delivery of orders.
•	Coordinated freight schedules and prepared materials for shipment to major accounts. 

Sales Operations Specialist

-Created and maintained a material database for every season in 2008, 2009 and 2010. 
-Followed-up with vendors about material handlooms and swatches. 
-Negotiated price and MOQ’s for materials while tracking and creating Purchase Orders. 
-Continually worked on material spreadsheets to help keep Product Line 
-Booked domestic and international travel for multiple departments using “Get There” and Cliqbook.
-Assisted the VP of Footwear Production, the VP of Apparel Production and two footwear development directors.
-Processed visa and passports for international travel.
-Tracked and processed footwear production and development invoices from overseas vendors.
-Order entry using ACS.
-Calendar Management.
-Completed numerous expense reports in a timely matter.
-Coordinated large events, meetings and parties.
-Reformatted budget tracking system and maintained it for three different departments.
-Scheduled all meetings for footwear directors and kept minutes.

Materials Coordinator / Production Assistant

-Assisted the PR and Marketing Managers. 
-Chaired event planning for tradeshow and product launch parties. 
-Completed all Marketing Managers expense reports. 
-Budget tracking for Public Relations. 
-Order entry for Marketing, Art, Teams and PR. 
-Maintained apparel and shoe sample inventory. 
-Pulled samples for photo shoots and either mailed or delivered them to the media outlet.
-Full-filled special requests in the marketing department. 
-Worked special marketing events. 
-Various administrative duties such as taking minutes for meetings, filing, and organizing travel arrangements.

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Kiera Beauchamp is an Operations Coordinator at CleverMade, LLC in Wildomar, CA.

Kiera Beauchamp — Operations Coordinator at CleverMade, LLC

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