Roberta Janisse

Offer over 25 years of manufacturing management experience including: vendor negotiation and contract management; project and process, records and information; cost accounting, product costing, management accounting, finance; analytical skills and variance analysis; freight scheduling, outbound and inbound (including import and export) raw materials and freight; customer accounts and human resources. More than 17 years of purchasing and procurement experience including vendor negotiation, contract management, account payable and receivable resolutions, and more than 15 years accounting and finance including management reports, month-end reporting, account reconciliation, business reporting, and forecasting for five business segments across two manufacturing facilities. Further cross training and experience in diverse areas of business operations including: staff training, creation of Best Practice Manual for front office responsibilities, Individual expectations for records and information management, Internal auditing for EMS ISO 14001, diagnostic selling, root cause analysis, various SOX modules, regional designated logistics personnel, and antitrust compliance. Project leader during a transition of accounts payable from decentralized to center process including notification and reassurance of vendors, quality assurance, training, and strategic planning. Successfully managed compressed timeline computer infrastructure transition of one of eight plywood and lumber facilities resulting in an estimated $2 million savings, with no disruption of business. Readily adapt to new professional settings and adeptly acquire and apply new skills and knowledge toward supporting and reaching company goals. Actively participate and contribute to collaborative team environment, welcoming increasing responsibilities and opportunities for personal development