ELIZABETH M. LOWRY elizabet.lowry@att.

net Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 871-2363

Experienced global supply chain professional with expertise in all functions of product sourcing, manufacturing, inventory control, logistics, new product development, global sales and marketing. In depth corporate experience including, product management, sales and sourcing in an international consumer products environment. Team builder with ability to resolve conflicts, improve morale and consistently exceed profit goals. Product Sourcing- Solid, worldwide background in vendor evaluation and product placement. Hands on experience encompassing successful product vendor placement across a wide variety of product applications. Vendor locations include China, Thailand, Korea, Venezuela, India and Pakistan. Responsible for analysis of vendor processes, including extensive OEM product tooling in Chinese factories. Extensive European and Asian travel for vendor qualification. Product Cost Savings- Achieved negotiated savings from worldwide vendor group in excess of one million dollars annually via cost reduction negotiations. Global Logistics- Concrete, hands on and detailed experience with all facets of international transportation and global customs requirements. Broad knowledge of specifics of requirements and routings. Production Control- Managed inventory product flow from Asian factory base, creating successful inventory mix in fulfillment of required inventory levels and satisfying sales demand. Team Building- Decisive leader with ability to nurture and grow employee potential. Experienced with employee hiring and training. Communication- Persuasive communicator with well developed presentation and negotiation skills. Able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, customers and staff at all levels. Sales- Broad based client contact within the fields of logistics and consumer products. Collaborative partnerships achieved leading to long term profitable growth. Worldwide client base, proven success. Experience CARLISLE FOODSERVICE PRODUCTS - Batavia, Illinois 2001 to present A world leader in the supply of commercial restaurant hard goods. All items for both front and back of the house to supply restaurant or commercial catering operations. Includes recent acquisition of equipment supplier to healthcare industry. Over 12,000 items. Division of Global conglomerate with sales in excess of nine billion. PARTS, SERVICE AND SOURCING MANAGER 2/2010 to present Opportunity for establishment of a newly acquired healthcare service department from start up. Diverse product group equipment including diverse technologies serving the healthcare industry. Complete responsibility for hiring, training and development of new staff . Total responsibility for inventory management and sourcing of parts product line- $1.5 million

IMPORT MANAGER

1/2001 to 2/2010

Responsible for the vendor specifications of all products sourced 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 and metals. Vendor locations include China, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and Venezuela. Involved in raw material composition and approval including specific NSF approved uses in food service applications. Extensive Excel analysis for cost feasibility at landed and standard. Developed new product lines in conjunction with marketing department and also brought new product to the company for marketing consideration via both existing and new vendor cooperation. Controlled all international logistics via vessel and intermodal in a JIT environment. Monitored and controlled quantities for order placement through analysis of tooling capacities in fulfillment of demand and product forecast. 1999-2001

THE THERMOS COMPANY Schaumburg, Illinois

INTERNATIONAL ADMINISTRATION MANAGER Sole responsibility for achievement of 19 million annual budget. Product forecasting responsibility on all plants worldwide. Full purchase order responsibility for all worldwide plants. 75% of orders direct plant drop shipments. Maintained all drop ship product pricing. Responsible for sourcing, pricing and production on custom imprinted product across all lines. Management of a staff of three customer service agents ensuring accurate and timely order processing and fulfillment. Managed all international banking instruments and customs documentation ensuring timely payment and foreign customs clearance. INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS/SALES SAVITRANSPORT INC. U. S. NORTHWEST EXPRESS MSAS CARGO INTERNATIONAL U. S. NORTHWEST EXPRESS PANALPINA INC. Elk Grove Village, Illinois Bensenville, Illinois Bensenville, Illinois Bensenville, Illinois Jersey City, New Jersey, WoodDale, Illinois

1988- 1998

Hands on concrete experience with all facets of logistics transaction. Successfully grew and created profit center in start up environment Increased sales 20% in one year. Responsible for rate negotiation, carrier choice and product movement for all client cargo. Carrier rate negotiations via both ocean and air freight significantly reducing gross cost. Electronic/EDI data transfer via the internet. Successfully gained high volume client generating in excess of $200,000 net profit annually. Opened the UK market after the company had been inactive there for twenty years.

EDUCATION BACHELOR OF ARTS RIDER COLLEGE Lawrenceville, New Jersey SPANISH FLUENCY