Peggy A. Rauch(360) 874-7732 | Page 1

Peggy A. Rauch

9601 JM Dickenson Road SW | Port Orchard, WA 98367 | (360) 874-7732 |

Supply Chain & Operations Management

Motivated, focused, and hands-on SUPPLY CHAIN and OPERATIONS strategist with demonstrated success in driving organizational performance through the strategic alignment and execution of supply chain operations within multiple industries. Solid knowledge and understanding in all phases of operations management with experience in vendor and customer relations, purchasing, inventory control, budgeting, and process improvement. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work with diverse groups while inspiring confidence at all levels.

Qualifications Summary

Supply Chain Operations | Project Management | Material Planning & Scheduling | Budgeting

Warehouse Operations | Inventory Control | Lean Manufacturing | Forecasting

  • Impressive track record of accomplishments in leading cross-functional teams in achieving revenue, cost, productivity, and delivery goals that impact corporate growth while ensuring the achievement of long-term growth objectives.
  • Highly experienced operations professional possessing seasoned judgment, visionary thinking, sound financial acumen, and global perspective as it relates to providing operational direction in all aspects of supply chain management.
  • Disciplined and resourceful team leader with the exceptional capacity to multitask in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities with ease while achieving organizational and customer objectives.
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of lean manufacturing, pull and visual systems, and Total Quality Management (TQM) methodologies.

Professional Experience

MITCO, Ltd., Sumner, WA | 2010-Present

Mitco Ltd. is a US based supply chain management company providing integrated transportation, fulfillment, warehousing, logistics, distribution, transloading 3PL, and data management solutions and services.
District Manager

Provide strategic leadership and direction over district operations planning and development, with full P&L accountability achieved through the achievement of cost control and revenue targets. Direct oversight and responsibility for all aspects of business development and operations including contract negotiations, prospecting and closing of new business, warehouse and distribution, logistics, facility management, and customer service.

  • Spearheaded the development and introduction of the company’s first ever revenue and cost budget, utilizing historical and projected cost and revenue projections to evaluate key production, labor, cost, and efficiency indicators.
  • Collaborate with internal teams on the planning and execution of process improvements and enhancements, physical plant relocations, and the design and implementation of a new warehouse management software system.
  • Effectively manage and lead FCL de-consolidation, intermodal, OTR, LTL, and small package movement, warehouse and distribution operations, and brokerage services for 45+ clients.
  • Current business development project includes the introduction of a new consolidation program projected to generate an additional $4 million in new business for 2012.

ValasSis Sales & Marketing, Auburn, WA | 2000-2010

Valasis is one of the nation's leading media and marketing services companies, reaching over 100 million shoppers per week.

Field Sales Director (2007-2010)

Led, managed, and directed all aspects of sales and business development, developing prospecting, sales, proposals, and client presentations to consistently achieve an assigned quota of $9 million. Leveraged industry knowledge to cultivate relationships with a client base of between 30-75 customers, achieving individual and team P&L targets and sales quotas, maximizing sales team performance through effective leadership, strategic vision, and optimizing individual sales executive strengths, assigned territory, current book of business, and prospecting opportunities.

Field Sales Director (Valasis Sales & Marketing) continued…

  • Directed all aspects of the negotiation process, facilitating the process from initial customer engagement to final sign-off and implementation, managing often intricate and highly complex contract terms and conditions.
  • Expertise in a wide range of prospecting methodologies including data mining, internal marketing, and the effective use of diverse resources including Internet searches and product specialists to identify and target specific product segments and industry verticals.

Plant Manager (2000-2007)

Direct oversight and responsibility for the management of day-to-day production operations for the delivery of advertising inserts to 1.6 million households both on time and under budget. Recruited, trained, coached, and managed a unionized staff of 25-50, efficiently planning for fluctuations in production volume in defining labor and production resources to accommodate between 35 to 50 million pieces of advertising material per week. Balanced an annual operating budget of $4-$7 million across plants in Washington, Connecticut, and Kentucky.

  • Led staffing and vendor contract negotiations with labor unions, staffing agencies, and suppliers for a broad range of commodities, materials, temporary staff, and services.
  • Spearheaded process and facility improvements across all three plants, working in close collaboration with sales and client services to thoroughly understand market trends and identify critical needs and deliverables.
  • Earned a reputation for building an infrastructure and environment of improved productivity, accountability, and a focus on customer service and quality.

Pacific Linen, Bothell, WA | 1993-1999

Pacific Linen was a retailer of high quality designer linens, bath towels, and home accents. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 1996.

Director of Logistics & Retail

Directed the movement of all merchandise from vendor facilities to 52 retail stores throughout the United States and Canada, accountable for the receipt and control of $45 million in annual procurement. Oversaw the operations of three third party distribution centers including site selection, cost negotiations, and overall operations management functions. Planned, managed, and oversaw a $4.5 million annual logistics budget and staff productivity.

  • Recovered $100K in expenses with the implementation of a duty drawback program.

Education

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Shoreline Community College, Shoreline, WA

Thomas Moore College, Crestview Hills, KY

Undergraduate Studies in Business Management

Technical Skills

ADP | PeopleSoft | Microsoft Office Applications