Cory McCabe
Senior Demand Planner
Centennial
Summary
Experienced Supply Chain professional known for developing effective relationships, strong communication and organizational skills. Deep expertise in customer service, demand planning, operations, logistics, data analysis, and implementing programs and strategies to drive innovation, efficiency, cost reduction, productivity, and organizational effectiveness. Demonstrated success in leading teams, coaching, and managing international supply chains. APICS-CICSP
Professional with strong background in demand planning and supply chain management. Skilled in forecasting, inventory optimization, and data analysis. Known for collaborative team approach and adaptability in dynamic environments. Consistently delivers results through strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Demand Planner
VF CORP - JanSport
02.2022 - Current
- Support global packs operations in generating demand forecasts, steering supply planning decisions, and optimizing cost-effective demand supply balance.
- Oversee forecast data collection by collaborating with cross functional partners for timely demand forecasts, and conducted initial alignment with financial goals/team.
- Develop and maintain monthly and seasonal demand forecasts using historical data, trend inputs, product lifestyles, and collaboration with commercial sales team and market feedback.
- Consolidate global regional demand to inform supply chain of future needs related to materials, vendor capacity, and buy timing.
- Monitor orderbook progression and identified and presented risks and opportunities to enhance planning accuracy and support monthly, quarterly, and annual demand planning goals.
Senior Business Operations Analyst
DISH Network
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Responsible for managing and optimizing customized forecast models for our Broadband, Commercial, Cable & Installation, Metal, and Smart Home Service business units totaling over $500 million in annual spend.
- Perform projects, ad hoc reporting, analysis, and presentations for multiple departments and senior leadership.
- Maintain a detailed knowledge of all managed components of the demand forecast including market trends, promotional uplifts, sales and marketing intelligence, and new product introductions.
- Measure, analyze, and report key process metrics and monitor adherence to KPIs.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across multiple business units and leadership with a focus on continuous improvement, best in class customer service, and driving top and bottom-line growth.
- Maintained a forecast accuracy of 85%+ for all supported business units, year to date.
Senior Planning Analyst - Export
MILLERCOORS, a Molson Coors Company
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Oversaw the export supply chain operations with a focus on customer service, inventory management, compliance, forecasting, logistics, network modeling, supply planning, and quality assurance.
- Managed logistics, new product rollouts, demand planning, order management, and data analytics for breweries, distributorships, distribution centers, suppliers, and contract partners.
- Created and monitored continuous improvement processes and reporting utilizing root cause based solutions, resulting in significant savings for the department and MillerCoors.
- Assisted with pulling data from several databases and performing ad hoc reporting, analysis, and presentations to all levels of the organization and external partners.
- Pro-actively developed and implemented SOPs and procedures focused on streamlining processes and cost reduction resulting in improved MillerCoors KPIs (On-Time delivery, Finished Goods Loss, Order Fulfillment, and Reduced Stock Outs).
- Reduced Finished Goods obsolescence costs by 31% resulting in savings of $3 million in 2017.
- Led 15 person Business Transformation project team assigned to implement a SAP integration initiative for a high volume brewery; successfully met all project financial and timeline requirements.
Customer Service Analyst
MILLERCOORS, a Molson Coors Company
05.2011 - 08.2016
- Supported distributor network’s operations including order processing, inventory management, demand/forecasting, data reporting, transportation, quality assurance, network modeling, and data driven insight in effort to increase product throughput, streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve KPIs (i.e. order fulfillment, loaded compliance, stock outs) for both distributors and MillerCoors.
- Partnered with internal and external partners to ensure proper flow of product across the MillerCoors network and proactively identify problems within supply chain and distributor networks and design solutions which drove efficiencies and bottom-line results for Distributors and MillerCoors.
- Developed and maintained forecast accuracy reports to inform and track distributor accuracy goals on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
- Automated manual processes for inventory management, driving efficiency while reducing costs and errors.
- Recognized four times as top ‘Stock Out Analyst’ for performance excellence in 2015.
- Reduced distributor stock outs for territory by 34% in 2014, resulting in annual savings of $2.2 million.
- Led project team which developed and launched the department’s first Forecast Accuracy program, resulting in 32% reduction in distributor stock outs within program’s first year.
Sales Executive
W.W. GRAINGER
11.2006 - 01.2011
- Managed over 300 clients across multiple industries including manufacturing, aerospace, construction, and chemical aimed at optimizing their operations, minimize costs, and maximize productivity and service levels.
- Built solid business relationships with clients to understand their specific needs resulting in $1.2M in annual incremental revenue within the first year.
- Partnered with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement streamlined business processes resulting increased productivity, safety, and revenue.
- Increased the ROI of client accounts by an average of 10% by implementing client focused services and solutions.
- Implemented energy solutions for clients resulting in average annual savings of $1.5M.
- Exceeded annual revenue targets by an average of 17% during tenure.
Education
Master of Business Administration - International Business
Regis University
Denver, CO 05.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO 08.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
Demand planning expertise
S&OP process knowledge
Teamwork and collaboration
Continuous improvement mindset
Excellent communication
Performance metrics development
Websites
Education Certifications
- Master of Business Administration, International Business, Regis University, Denver, CO
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
- APICS CSCP-Certified Supply Chain Professional
Timeline
Senior Demand Planner
VF CORP - JanSport
02.2022 - Current
Senior Business Operations Analyst
DISH Network
10.2020 - 02.2022
Senior Planning Analyst - Export
MILLERCOORS, a Molson Coors Company
08.2016 - 09.2019
Customer Service Analyst
MILLERCOORS, a Molson Coors Company
05.2011 - 08.2016
Master of Business Administration - International Business
Regis University
05.2009 - 05.2011
Sales Executive
W.W. GRAINGER
11.2006 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado
08.1998 - 05.2002
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