Pearl Mc Carter
About Pearl Mc Carter
Pearl Mc Carter is an Operations Manager and Procurement specialist currently employed at Poppi since 2022. She has extensive experience in supply chain management, having previously held key roles at companies such as DREAM TEAM BEAUTE, Earthly Body, and Koia.
Work at Poppi
Pearl Mc Carter has been serving as the Operations Manager and Procurement specialist at Poppi since 2022. In this role, she manages the supply chain for procurement and oversees the entire purchase order life cycle. Her responsibilities include leading the pre-production process at four co-packers, calculating material needs for production, and reconciling raw materials post-production. She also participates in cost of goods sold (COGS) reduction initiatives for 2022 and 2023, demonstrating her commitment to optimizing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining Poppi, Pearl Mc Carter worked at Koia as Operations Manager/Procurement from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she held the position of Senior Purchasing Manager/Sourcing at Earthly Body from 2012 to 2016. In these roles, she developed expertise in managing procurement processes and supplier negotiations, which contributed to her proficiency in supply chain management.
Role at DREAM TEAM BEAUTE
Pearl Mc Carter served as Senior Account Manager at DREAM TEAM BEAUTE from 2018 to 2020. In this position, she was responsible for managing client accounts and ensuring customer satisfaction. Her experience in this role enhanced her skills in client relations and account management, which are essential in her current operations management role.
Background in Post Production
Pearl Mc Carter began her career in the media industry, working as a Post Production Coordinator at Fox Family Channel from 1998 to 2001. This early experience provided her with a foundation in project coordination and logistics, skills that have been beneficial in her subsequent roles in operations and procurement.
Expertise in Supply Chain Management
Throughout her career, Pearl Mc Carter has developed extensive expertise in supply chain management. She manages raw materials and components for the production of 50 million units, arranges freight transportation for production materials, and leads raw material yield loss analysis. Her ability to negotiate contracts with suppliers ensures competitive pricing and supports collaboration with various departments, including R&D, QA, and Inventory.