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Brandie Couch is an experienced Buyer and Planner with a robust background in procurement and inventory management. Since May 2011, Brandie has been with ITW Texwipe, successfully extending the supplier base through secondary sourcing, achieving over $200,000 in cost savings, establishing 5's in the production warehouse, and implementing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) contracts. Prior to this, Brandie worked at Lydall from July 2004 to May 2011, where responsibilities included scheduling and purchasing materials, negotiating supplier contracts, and utilizing lean manufacturing principles to reduce company inventory. Brandie is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration and Management at Winston-Salem State University.