Brian Scott Email & Phone Number

South Holland, Il, Us

Fulfill the needs of Operations & the Corporation through the procurement of materials & analysis of market conditions that affect the price & quality of purchasing decisions.• Procure over 33 million pounds of ABF, NAE beef, pork & poultry annually• Procure over 300-million pounds of rendered animal fat (tallow and lard) annually • Negotiate fixed pricing on corrugated products on an annual basis for a current savings of $358,000 • Created 2021 Ingredient savings for South Chicago Packing estimated to be $120,000• In conjunction with Sales, averaged $5m in trading gains in oils over the last five years• Procure plant packaging supplies & ingredients upwards of $3 million annually• Researched, identified & qualified NAE pork suppliers in the UK for US import of 8 million pounds annually• Conduct inspections of farms & slaughter facilities in the US & UK to ensure customer protocols and specifications are met• Collaborate with scheduling managers on forecasting & maintaining sufficient inventory levels to meet production demands• Analyze supply usage & discuss at weekly key indicator meetings, reporting unusual situations & contributing factors• Analyze, track & report on market trends related to livestock, agricultural, and energy markets to determine timing & extent of purchasing commitments• Develop and foster lasting relationships with vendors & industry experts necessary to assist and support business decisions• Coordinate & lead vendor & supplier meetings• Contact suppliers to reconcile adjustments of incorrect or inadequate materials• Manage material costs within budget requirements• Perform administrative functions to execute purchases & ensure receipt of material through the issuance of purchase orders, invoice review & approval & receipt of purchases• Provide market news to executive management groups & the sales team• Supply & assist sales with customer visits covering commodity market scenarios that effect monthly and quarterly pricing

Chicago, Il, Us

•Filling broker for RJ O’Brien in the Currency and Agriculture pits at the CME and CBOT• Appeared regularly on WGN Radio, Ag Day Weekly television and was quoted multiple times in the Wall Street Journal in regard to USDA reports and current commodity market conditions• As a marketing specialist, provided market information to current clients and prospects as well as developed long lasting relationships with clients• Traveled frequently to visit clients and prospects, both domestically and internationally• Developed mid-level grain elevator client business• Managed over 50 floor personnel at the Chicago Board of Trade• Authored a daily market letter for RJ O’Brien clients• Originated and co-coordinated annual RJ O’Brien Commodity Conferences