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Oak Brook, Illinois, Us

Solutions engineering analyst. Projects & Applications: technology integration, logistics, supply chain, business expansion, process and value stream mapping.

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Managed order fulfillment operations and supply chain initiatives to support contracted customer base of OEM luxury and import brand automotive dealers. Maintained 99% inventory accuracy, 99% order fill rate, and 99% on time – in full delivery execution. Controlled operating budget, provided recommendations to support market growth & business trends. Managed delivery fleet, facility, warehouse assets, capital planning and compliance initiatives.

Consulted and advised on various supply chain, consumer goods industry, and marketing/creative/website projects while living overseas and traveling.• Advised a Final Mile delivery startup on ways to position their market offering.• Provided industry insight to an investment group on CPG distribution models and future trends.• Conducted product line & inventory review and SKU rationalization to optimize product mix.

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

Managed a regional distribution network of consumer goods for Kellogg’s portfolio of cookies, crackers and snacks for the state of Arizona, New Mexico, Las Vegas, Nevada and select markets of California. Oversaw a team of 30 direct reports – department managers and hourly staff. Accountable for encompassing operating budget, P&L, inventory, logistics and supply chain activities, procurement, facilities, IT assets and fleet management.• Orchestrated all logistics and supply chain activities supporting over 620 retail customers, 60+ field sales personnel, inventory (400+ SKUs), and fleet (50+ Vehicles: Tractors, Trailers).• Formulated a $4.5 million operating budget and was accountable for ensuing P&L discipline.• Achieved a 12% YOY reduction in overtime hours by streamlining labor and operations processes.

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

Assisted in managing Kellogg’s Direct Store Delivery distribution network of consumer goods to chain store retailers. Managed KPIs to identify growth opportunities and adapt to changing market conditions to deliver on customer expectations, and build brand loyalty and recognition in a business segment that yields over $40 million in annual sales revenue. • Undertook contract negotiations, RFP, bid selection and vendor contract approval for projects, equipment and facility services.• Determined type and quantity of equipment necessary to maximize ROI using fleet utilization analysis.• Translated sales goals, promotions, and company directives into actionable distribution plans, resulting in 12 consecutive quarters of positive sales growth and exceeding sales goals by an average of 4%.

Supported Technologies Group project initiatives and assisted P&L management for nine airline operation cost centers in two operating divisions. Constructed budgets, capital plans, variance analyses, financial models, and operating summaries, presented to executive management to align with business objectives and operational improvements. • Assembled annual operating budgets and revenue projections, month-end close, accrual postings, P-card expense review/account reconciliation, and monthly KPI reporting packages.• Met with project sponsors and stakeholders in joint application development (JAD) sessions to determine impact on workflow and return on investment (ROI) for tech projects, hardware & software upgrades.• Built a dynamic financial and marketing model to support new revenue stream by selling prepackaged meals onboard flights; presented proposal to executive management, monitored test marketing and coordinated launch for recurring cash flow.

B.S.B.A., Finance

Mba, Business Admin; Emphasis: Marketing