Daniel Rach Email & Phone Number

United States

Oakland, Ca, Us

• Bridged Procurement activities with Business objectives, covering total direct material spend of $277M• Engaged, as a member of the Leadership “Squad”, in planning Business objectives• Ensured continuity of supply across all categories (raw materials, packaging, etc.)• Collaborated with Director of Supply Chain to translate Procurement strategies into actionable benefits to the Business• Furthered implementation of TRACC, continuous improvement methodology, process • Developed Supplier Relationship platform, catered to support Business goals, with key suppliers• Cross functional communication bridge between R&D, Project Management, Procurement, Business LeadershipRemoval of International Resin spend.

Oakland, Ca, Us

• Managed the category spend of ~$105M.• Delivered $2.3M in annualized cost reductions • Generated the category strategy for corrugate in North America.• Expanded existing knowledge base, delving into specifications and business models to derive a thorough category segmentation.• Developed a multi-phase approach aimed at reviewing and overhauling existing supplier and supply dynamics.• Implemented Sourcing Agreements, ensuring contract coverage over ~80% of spend

Oakland, Ca, Us

• Oversaw the following commodities:o International resin and Masterbatch (~3 yrs)o Rigid packaging for Burt’s Bees and BHVMS (~3 yrs)o PET bottles (return, with increased scope, ~2 yrs)• Managed multiple spends between $50M-$100M• Negotiated long-term, strategic contracts• Led a team, instituting a supply chain shift in South America, improving logistics and generating cost savings of $1.7M.• Developed a long-term pipeline of projects in each major geographical region to optimize business models.• Implemented sourcing strategies within each category

Oakland, Ca, Us

Responsible for the procurement of all PET plastic bottles. • Oversaw spend of ~$40M• Generated cost savings projects, expediting implementation to achieve budget targets• Negotiated improved terms for Supply Agreements• Collaborated within a larger team, launching new bottle designs while implementing adjusted supply chain dynamics• Teamed with HDPE buyer to ensure continuity, where applicable, in sourcing activities

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, De

• Developed and managed all cost reduction activities for the ZF Gainesville plant.• Executed and monitored Procurement projects across product lines.• Generated monthly cost progression summaries to leadership team, ensuring accuracy and transparency.• Teamed with Purchasing Manager to develop Business Plan forecast and budget. • Redesigned existing reports and developed new tools to better meet the needs of the leadership team.

• Executed all sourcing activities across multiple commodities:o Hydraulicso Castingso Interior Trimo Decals• Drove strategy creation and engaged in project management across categories• Lead new program initiatives as Procurement representative.• Engaged in key supplier negotiations, maximizing revenue.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Marketing And International Business