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• Jumpstart item data governance program and establish a data governance model within the organization. Build foundation for consistent operations via governance design and process documentation
• Develop a working item data governance team and actively work with Business Functional Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and Business Leaders to establish adoption of definitions, policies and procedures
• Work closely with SME’s and IT to clean and enhance ERP item data and convert to Microsoft D365. Document data requirements, definitions, and business rules in Data Dictionary.
• Implement New Item Setup and Enrichment Process with SME’s. Manage the collection and validation of item data from cross functional teams in a central location. Document business process and workflow and train team.
• Centralize an item master data solution for the company including a wide source of systems and uses, including ERP, DAM, eRestaurant & Aloha POS, GDSN, Shopify, Mobile Order Ahead apps and more. Define the “Golden.
• Adhere to GS1 product standards, including packaging hierarchy, unit of measure, weights and dimensions, and more

• Lead team in development of short-term, mid-range and long-term production plans for co-manufactured items and interface with plants and suppliers to finalize production schedules and ensure plant capacity
• Achieved >99% customer service level and reduced inventory by >10% to meet working capital goals, while supporting record sales growth for the categories
• Represent Supply/Inventory Planning in monthly S&OP meetings and KPI reporting to senior leadership
• Serve as team lead on ERP implementation team and act as “super user” and trainer to team members. Document business processes and requirements for complex supply chain and develop training scripts
• Ensure inventory availability and responsible for issuing stock transfers between multiple plants and warehouses
• Review potential shortages and communicate risks/trade offs to appropriate departments

Petaluma, CA

• Plan, order & administer procurement of 300+ raw materials, finished goods, and packaging items. Qualify 40+ suppliers and co-manufacturers, which adhere to the company’s quality and regulatory standards. Specialized.
• Develop, lead and execute overall sourcing plan and processes; manage supplier contracts and documentation of supplies to ensure compliance. Negotiate pricing and agreements with suppliers and co-packers to achieve.
• Utilize Oracle and Excel software for inventory management, forecasting, planning, and purchasing. Continually adjust forecasts with suppliers as necessary.
• Develop usage and costing reports and present to Finance and Operations teams at weekly meetings.
• Assess and implement cost saving and sustainability initiatives in the supply chain.
• Collaboratively work with Culinary, Quality Assurance, Finance, IT, Manufacturing, Marketing and Legal teams, and with co-packers, on unique product development projects and in qualifying new suppliers and ingredients.

South San Francisco, CA

• Purchase fresh/highly perishable produce direct from growers and shippers;,maintain vendor relationships, formalize vendor contract agreements; and retain appropriate inventory levels.
• Qualify and source new produce items for a leading national grocery chain.
• Play a major role in preparing the company to become third-party SQF Food Safety Certified; ensureproper vendor documentation is filed and correct receiving procedures are followed in warehouse.
• Implement food waste reduction strategies, including launching a company program to donate non-sellable items to local farmers and food banks
• Continually evaluate opportunities for cost savings

Palo Alto, CA

• Purchasing Specialist, 12/12 – 9/13 Strategic Initiatives Analyst, 3/10 – 12/12 Data Analyst, 1/10 – 3/10
• Analyze and report on the company’s purchasing spend based on sustainability metrics related to local sourcing, sustainable seafood, and Certified Humane meats and eggs.
• Experience with purchasing standards including USDA Organic, Humane Farm Animal Care, Animal Welfare Approved, Fair Trade, Gluten Free, Vegan, Non-GMO Verified, and BPI/ASTM Compostability.
• Continually evaluate program and process efficiencies and make recommendations to senior management.
• Guide accounts to contracted suppliers and products for increased cost savings and rebates. Provide effective training and tools via meetings, webcasts and conference calls.
• Partner with a cross-departmental team to obtain large sets of purchasing data and generate monthly reports which are used to track the company’s sustainability and purchasing commitments.

Santa Barbara, CA

- Customer service, trained new employees, managed cash register, prepared food and drink, and kept cafe organized and clean.

Santa Barbara, CA

- Managed independent research project on public safety of walking infrastructure in Santa Barbara region; surveyed intersections near schools, parks, retail, and transit; analyzed data in Google spreadsheets and presented photos online with Photobucket.- Volunteered as a pedestrian counter for the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project.

Santa Barbara, CA

- Attended monthly board meetings, prepared meeting agendas and minutes, created quarterly newsletters with Apple iWork Pages, printed and distributed to +300 Environmental Studies Alumni, and uploaded to UCSB website.

Santa Barbara, CA

- Project design; site preparation, planning and monitoring; plant sourcing/identification; field work; plant propagation; water quality.

Bachelor Of Arts, Environmental Studies

Concentration: Environmental Planning and Geography

Sustainability And The Environment