Sarah Hays (Sedlar)
About Sarah Hays (Sedlar)
Sarah Hays (Sedlar) is the Associate Manager of Supply Planning for Lifestyles Brands at SC Johnson in Chicago, Illinois, with over 8 years of experience in various supply planning roles.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Sarah Hays (Sedlar) currently serves as the Associate Manager of Supply Planning for Lifestyles Brands at SC Johnson. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she is responsible for overseeing supply planning activities specifically for lifestyle brands within the company. This role builds on her extensive background in supply chain management and further emphasizes her expertise in finished and non-finished goods supply planning.
Previous Roles at SC Johnson
Before her current position, Sarah Hays worked in multiple roles at SC Johnson, providing her with a comprehensive background in supply planning. From 2018 to 2021, she was a Senior Analyst for North America Supply Planning, focusing on finished goods. Prior to that, she held a similar senior analyst role from 2017 to 2019 dealing with non-finished goods, and initially as an Analyst from 2015 to 2017. Her tenure at SC Johnson began in Racine, Wisconsin, and she later relocated to Chicago for her current role.
Educational Background
Sarah Hays achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Supply Chain and Operations Management, with an emphasis on Project Management, from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She studied there from 2011 to 2015. Prior to her university education, she completed her high school education at J.I. Case High School, obtaining her diploma from 2007 to 2011.
Early Career Experience
Sarah Hays gained early career experience through various roles at different organizations. She worked as an Operations Representative Intern at C.H. Robinson in 2015 and also in event management with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Athletics the same year. Her early career also includes community service roles with the City of Racine's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. She served as a Traditional Playground Leader from 2011 to 2014 and as a PRCS Youth Hoops Scorekeeper and Timer from 2013 to 2015.
Community Service and Event Management
In addition to her primary professional roles, Sarah Hays has a strong background in community service and event management. She has been involved with the City of Racine's Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department in various capacities, including traditional playground leadership and as a youth basketball scorekeeper and timer. Moreover, she has worked with the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Athletics in event management, which provided her with valuable experience in organizing and managing events.