Debra Hoffstatter Email & Phone Number

Shelton, Ct

Packaging*Negotiated contracts for CORRUGATE& LABELS based on Strategic Sourcing Initiatives to insure total value across the category(s), as well as improve efficiencies through Process Improvement Teams to guarantee cost savings. * As Team lead for RFx process for Corrugated and Labels, facilitated effective communication across lean cross-functional teams & leveraged buy/found synergy(s) across promo and mfg business. Savings approx. $1.5M total*Ensured continuity of supply through risk assessment and supplier contingency programs.*Collaborated with supply base and mfg plants/internal customers' functions to develop timelines and inventory management strategy for existing products, as well as work with plants to minimize inventory write off for line extension and new product launches.*Measured Supplier Performance through quarterly and annual review process to improve total % of Quality, and ensure consistency over time, as well as work closely with R&D to drive innovation through supplier management and strategic sourcing through Rfx process.*Negotiated buy based on existing budgets for unique POS materials and premiums for events.*Reviewed PPV and performed extensive material cost analysis based on key market cost drivers in order to forecast quarterly and year end variances per category.

Engaged all Motts stakeholders In Rfx for Labels and paperboard for a savings of approx.$1M and guaranteed process improvements, overall secured total value for Snapple and Motts Bus.*Participated in Global Strategic Sourcing Initiatives across various packaging commodities achieving combined B.U. savings for Cadbury of over $1.5M, and drove a new level of commitment from supply base negotiations/One face.*Managed Contracts/delegate and issue POs based on forecasts for LABELS, BOTTLES, GLASS, CAPS, PAPERBOARD, PRE-PRINT BOXES, SHRINK FILM, STRETCH WRAP, and sourced materials for various promotions.*Managed commodity transitions for acquisitions of Realime/lemon, IBC, Yoohoo tetra.*Acted as a liaison between Marketing, Accounting, Planning, Graphics, and Product Engineers to develop pkg. specs.*Managed new projects with the ability to prioritize to meet tight deadlines w/limited resources (ex. Fruitblasters, RTD Ceasar, Margaritaville) and provided strong support relative to manufacturing questions for flexible packaging (ex. film for Fruitblasters, tetra printed shrink film, and PS labels for Margaritaville) *Provided *Maintained strong relationships with Plant Managers to help resolve Supplier issues, and add value through process improvements at all levels, corporate and plant (ex.Hawaiian Punch synthetic labels, RTD glass/labels)*Reviewed PPV, always striving for a 0 variance. Analyzed material costs with tools such as Chem. Data, Pulp and Paper, and Government Index to determine market cost drivers.*Utilized resources to develop new packaging technology to increase innovation for labels through Pressure Sensitive and Synthetic stocks.

Marketing & Supply Chain Operations*Purchased all printed Promotional raw materials, i.e. SET BOXES, LABELS, COVERS, HANGTAGS, INSERT CARDS, FOLDING CARTONS, both Polypropylene and paperboard*Collaborated with supply base and marketing to establish a finished product in a timely manner for all promotions, both Fragrance and Make-Up/Treatment line.*Managed/organized many programs at once with ability to prioritize in an ever-changing environment.*Acted as a liaison between Marketing, Accounting, and Planning in a pressure-filled environment.*Created competition for small supplier base with bid process and innovation needs.*Developed new packaging ideas to enable Marketing to meet budgets, yet still maintain quality.* Responsible for press approvals for New product launches which secured quality of printed materials.

Accountable for the procurement of all LABELS, BOTTLES and CLOSURES-some CHEMICALS. Issued POs, contracts, RFQ's for any raw material requisitioned.*Improved polypropylene label by changing coating. Yielded approx $300K savings.*Negotiated 5 year agreement with Cap supplier inclusive of annual rebate based on process improvements/volume commitment/competitive pricing/de-escalator/escalator.*Negotiated for best cost, while maintaining or improving the quality of caps, PET bottles, and labels. *Launched first clear PS label windshield melt. Highly active with new project development for Bullet Wax, Bullet wash and Windshield melt.*Minimized supply base to bring value/cost reduction through leverage for labels, caps and MRO materials.*Worked as a team player with the Purchasing, Production, Marketing, and Accounting Departments to resolve discrepancies on invoices, and help manage art changes during tight production schedules.*Heavily active with the printing process and sourcing of flexible packaging along with MRO contracts for office supplies and copiers.