Elizabeth Lowry has over 25 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, and logistics. She has a track record of driving cost savings through strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and process improvements. Her experience spans several industries and includes roles managing import/export operations, inventory, and global sourcing teams. She is proficient in supply chain systems, EDI, and Microsoft applications.

1. ELIZABETH LOWRY
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809 W. Belle Plaine Ave  Chicago, IL 60613  773.871.2363  elizabet.lowry@att.net
PROFILE
Detailed and results driven, passionate about international trade and business partnerships with extensive experience and
proven qualifications in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Contract Negotiations, Product Sourcing, Global Vendor Management and
Global Logistics. Track record of cost savings. Consistently builds and leads effective supply and sourcing groups to optimize
business processes, resources and results. Strengths include:
 Global Sourcing
 Inventory Management
 Supplier Evaluation
 Contract Negotiations
 Vendor partnerships
 Specifications Compliance
 Quality Management
 Bid Processes
 Procurement
 KPI Achievement
 Production Planning
 Project Management
EXPERIENCE
NORTH AMERICAN CORPORATION, Glenview, IL (6/2015) 2015 to 2016
Distributor of Commercial and Industrial Supplies to manufacturers. Formerly North American Paper Company.
Strategic Accounts Manager
 Account Manager responsible for all facets of the on boarding of accounts as well as streamlining the path for growth.
 Key responsibilities also include process and gap analysis along with presentations for correction.
 Processes include product sourcing, pricing, inventory, and vendor negotiation for lead time, supply and all fulfillment.
 Daily liaison with all key customers to ascertain needs and establish process. Total responsibility for SOP on all accounts.
 Strategic Account Sales Budget of $45 million.
PURE CIRCLE, Oakbrook, IL (12/2014) 2014 to 2015
Contract position. Shipment documentation, import, export, drop shipments, logistics, and invoicing. Both domestic and
International. Manufacturer of Stevia natural sweetener.
JARDEN SAFETY AND SECURITY, Aurora, IL (5/2013) 2013 to 2014
(Manufacturer of First Alert and Lehigh Brands of Personal Safety and Rope/ Hardware Products/MAPA Gloves)
Sourcing Manager
 Project Manager for largest cost savings project for 2013 driving cost savings of $1.7million (Sourced category spends of
$60 million).
 Quality team /engineering/marketing/sales/accounting/supply chain cross functional communication ensuring product
compliance, supply and documented specifications for all items sourced.
 Product groups included synthetic (plastic based) and natural ropes and various categories of hardware items.
 Multiple projects including packaging and new product development for multiple retail line reviews for customers such
as Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes and True Value.
 Developed new vendor relationships in Brazil. Vendor locations in China, Philippines, India, Bangladesh, Mexico and
Brazil as well as US based.
CARLISLE FOODSERVICE PRODUCTS, Batavia, IL 2001 to 2012
($250 million supplier of restaurant hard goods with over 65,000 items for the restaurant & commercial catering industries)
Sourcing Manager- Service (02/2010 to 09/2012)
 Established service department from start up for newly acquired equipment supplier to the healthcare industry,
designed to support diverse products and technologies.
 Created and designed departmental computer modules enabling key departmental functions.
 Savings vehicle created for previously non captured supplier refunded costs of $250,000 annually as well as enabling
previously non collected customer warranty payments of $750,000 annually.
 Total responsibility for inventory management and sourcing of parts product line with $1.5 million budget. Items
included all equipment parts as well as finished product.
 Product sourcing from both domestic and international suppliers- consistent interface with supply chain for supply.
 Complete responsibility for hiring, training and development of new staff of two.

2. ELIZABETH LOWRY, PAGE 2
809 W. Belle Plaine Ave  Chicago, IL 60613  773.871.2363  elizabet.lowry@att.net
Import Manager (01/2001 to 02/2010)
 Responsible for the vendor specifications of all products including tooling and cavitation requirements for new product.
 Considerations included raw material capabilities, tooling capacity and vendor experience including industry reputation
(Materials included various plastics, aluminum and stainless steel - managed staff of 3)
 Developed OEM product lines for customers such as Panera Bread, Applebee’s and Starbucks resulting in ongoing annual
sales to a total of 16,500 stores and ongoing annual company additional sales of $15,000,000.
 KPI goal fulfillment of cost savings on current vendor product costs in excess of $1 million annually.
 Lead negotiations to reform international logistics strategy transforming wasteful practices resulting in annual savings of
$100,000 in annual freight costs.
 Vendor locations included China, Korea, Thailand Taiwan, Venezuela, Italy and Germany. Extensive international travel
for vendor visits and issue resolution throughout Asia, Europe and Central America as well as the United States.
 Managed and controlled inventory on a daily basis meeting deadlines via vendor collaboration and driving sales success.
THE THERMOS COMPANY, Schaumburg, IL 1999 to 2001
(Worldwide manufacturer of insulated food and beverage containers and other consumer products)
International Administration Manager
 Controlled and facilitated all company export transactions.
 Administered and created product forecasting with full purchase order responsibility across all plants worldwide (75% of
orders were direct plant drop shipments on JIT basis-customers such as Wal-Mart Mexico).
 New business gained via successful UNICEF bids totaling $300,000 in new sales annually.
 Sole responsibility for achievement of $19 million annual department budget.
 Created and maintained product forecast across all lines and all plants.
 Responsible for sourcing, pricing and production on custom imprinted and licensed product across all lines. Licensors
included Disney, Mattel and Marvel.
 Supervised 3 customer service agents ensuring accurate and timely order processing and fulfillment.
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS/SALES 1988 to 1998
Savitransport Inc., Elk Grove Village, IL
U.S. Northwest Express, Bensenville, IL
MSAS Cargo International, Bensenville, IL
Panalpina Inc., Jersey City, NJ & Woodale, IL
 Successfully gained high volume client generating in excess of $200,000 net profit annually.
 Increased sales 20% in one year.
 Opened the UK market after the company had been inactive there for 20 years.
 Hands on experience with all facets of logistics transactions.
 Successfully grew and created profit center in startup environment.
 Responsible for rate negotiation, carrier choice and product movement for all client cargo.
 Handled Electronic/EDI data transfer via the Internet allowing client, provider interface.
EDUCATION
BA, Rider College, Lawrenceville, NJ
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/DEVELOPMENT
 APICS
 ISM Member
 National Association of Professional Women
 Aberdeen Manufacturing Professionals Summit, CSCMP Volunteer Scholarship Committee, CSCMP Training Events,
Udemy Advanced Excel Training and APICS Career Training Events
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Warehouse Management Systems (Logpro), EDI, All Microsoft Applications, Oracle (JDE)
SOME SPANISH FLUENCY READING AND SPEAKING