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Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Racine, Wisconsin, United States

• Sole category ownership of Global Information Security, Global Data Management, and Global Information Management with total spend exceeding $60 million annuallyo Key responsibilities include contract negotiations, strategic planning, sourcing and procurement management, supplier relationship management, internal customer relationship management and exceeding annual cost and cash savings targets• Procurement lead on landmark initiative for company’s first comprehensive contract management platform; leveraged strategic relationship building and negotiation skills to achieve price reduction, Net60 payment terms, renewal cap, and locked pricing for future rollout phases• Successfully managed complex lifecycle of Ocean Freight Software RFP ensuring adherence to strict timelines and financial targets; meticulous attention to detail led to significant cost discounts, favorable contract terms and conditions, and achieving net neutral cost in first year• Led tiger team in identifying key areas for process efficiencies, delivered detailed SharePoint site, and developed training and communication plan for BPT department eliminating friction within the P2P process • Negotiated bi-annual payment terms on major license purchase resulting in $2.6 million working capital improvement over 3-year term• Developed and implemented laptop and peripheral category strategy based on market trends, historical data, and business goals positioning team to effectively optimize supply sources, mitigate inflation, and drive value• Delivered $550 thousand in savings through laptop and peripheral RFP; negotiated increased RAM, larger hard drives, and faster processors enhancing end user experience

Milwaukee

• Within first 90 days, developed and accelerated preferred hotel RFP strategy, negotiated global rates and hotel selection driving rate reductions across program• Delivered Tax and Audit category strategy to leadership outlining current industry challenges, areas of opportunity and plan of action to streamline efficiencies and standardize rates• Collaborated with internal stakeholders to identify challenges within travel program, used market research and industry benchmarks to propose 2022 RFP to CFO and Procurement Leadership

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Spearheaded the creation, implementation and launch of EMERGE’s first 6-month pilot mentorship program including the selection and pairing of 17 mentor/mentee matches across the USBuilt program content, organized, and shaped planning committee and gained leadership approval throughout program conceptionDeveloped and championed the national plan of MCBC’s young professional employee resource group that reflected and supported company’s inclusion and allyship goalsLed four EMERGE chapter presidents and boards in achieving goals and programming supportive of ERG’s national planEngineered the content, programming, and execution of EMERGE’s Inclusion in Action series focused on Millennials with over 1100 attendees nationallyOrganized national brand series event focused on Peroni; event included brand training for ERG members, crew drive at local on-premise accounts, and working with local brand ambassadors; over 450 Peroni and Peroni cocktails sold to consumers across chapter locationsCollaborated with local Milwaukee chapter president to launch first Miller Valley Expo resulting in over 120 Milwaukee attendees and over 200 new ERG member sign upsHosted and facilitated the launch of Miller in the Moonlight attracting 275 Milwaukee locals to Miller Valley

Milwaukee

Implemented 3-year category strategy, in alignment with Innovation’s Non-Alcohol team, to drive pilot testing, scaling, and commercialization of new MCBC NA productsEstablished a contract manufacturing network for non-alcoholic beverage innovation allowing speed to market of Huzzah! Supported negotiation and execution of Carolina Beverage Company contract securing 1.7M barrels of production capacityNavigated and resolved ways of working challenges presented by newly created Procurement team; established best practices, implemented use of Microsoft Teams, and trained team on Procurement tools like Ariba, SAP, and MC ConnectCreated and implemented supplier prospecting questionnaires, deployed database consolidating information for ease of access and useOverhauled current contract templates, in collaboration with legal department, resulting in faster contract execution, improved protection for company, and minimized negotiationsResolved over $1M in payment discrepancies by providing P2P process improvements leading to restored supplier relationshipsHeaded department Culture Committee implementing weekly recognition program and Culture Corner helping to drive employee engagement survey scores to highest in Finance division

Greater Milwaukee Area

National ownership of Digital Ecommerce, Event Sponsorships, Joint Promotional Agreements, and Celebrity Partnerships with over $3M in spend across 145 suppliersEliminated Ecommerce category redundancy by negotiating the consolidation of multiple supplier agreements driving $50k in cost savingsActively identified business improvement opportunities by implementing national buying guide for Field Marketing Managers establishing best practices across regional P2P processLed Digital Ecommerce team through SEO sourcing RFPRegularly collaborated with cross-functional partners in legal, risk, tax, and marketing

Greater Milwaukee Area

Consolidated all North American print service devices driving $700k in annual company savingsFacilitated supplier negotiations for global asset retention project resulting in $750k of cost reductionsPiloted and implemented global IT procurement best practices to streamline fragmented regional P2P processNegotiated all local country agreements for IT’s largest ITO providerLaunched a new Employee Resource Group at MillerCoors taking on the leadership role as President and recruiting over 40 new members in inaugural yearSelected as the National Chair to lead all the young professional Employee Resource Groups nationwide for MillerCoors. Achieved over 150 members with chapter goals focused on retaining and enriching the young professional associates at MillerCoors and driving sales of emerging productsTrained and attained the title of Sensory Panel taster

Menomonee Falls

I was responsible for purchasing long and seasonal bottoms; I drove over $50 million in sales annually. This encompassed assortment planning, order writing, and monitoring current trends to stay relevant to the market. I tracked and monitored sales to make the appropriate decisions in-season to chase or cancel goods. I managed markdowns, pricing, signage, in-store marketing, floor plans and graphics. I selected, proofed, and determined products to be advertised in all marketing events based on sales analysis and size of orders. I worked with multiple cross-functional partners that included planning, marketing, product development, digital, social media, and compliance.I demonstrated that I am team player, collaborative, passionate, and driven to deliver the best results.

Menomonee Falls, Wi

I manage inventory levels, allocate product to 1160 stores nationwide, run sales analysis, and collaborate with all members of the buying team to ensure the right product is placed in the right stores at the right time. I build my network with our domestic partners and drive business through partnerships with vendors.I am also responsible for new store openings. This includes planning the floor pads, budgeting, and allocating programs that will insure successful openings and increased profitability.I currently have 5 brands that I manage. Over my career as an analyst, I have taken part in the launch of three different brands including the introduction of DesigNation. I have extensive experience with Excel, Replenishment, and Allocation. I am currently owning my development and taking on roles of an Assistant Buyer. I am responsible for pieces of our advertising process, pricing, and purchasing.

Lafayette, Indiana Area

Train under assistant store managers in each department, conduct interviews, and gain/develop business and leadership skills

Lafayette, Indiana Area

Set planograms, put out stock, run cash register, straighten sales floor, stock locate, ad takedowns and setups

Ba, Retail Management

Activities and Societies: Alpha Xi Delta, Purdue Retail Organization, Boiler Gold Rush Team Leader

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