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South Holland, Illinois, United States

• Manage multiple stakeholders including sellers, buyers, attorneys, and financial institutions, ensuring smooth transaction processes for over 55 properties in the past eight years.• Supervise the complete home buying and selling cycle within tight deadlines, overseeing inspections, compliance, market analysis, appraisals, and financing.• Educate clients on housing market dynamics and help them make informed decisions.• Achieved $4.5 million in sales from July 2020 to July 2021, earning the “Top Producer” award three times for outstanding sales performance.

Greater Seattle Area

• Spearheaded sourcing strategies and inventory forecasts for a $700M hardlines category, and collaborated with internal teams and external vendors to coordinate product launches.• Conducted detailed analyses of inventory positions and SKU performance, identified liabilities, and implemented strategic exit plans for underperforming stock.• Managed vendor evaluations and enhanced supplier metrics and operational efficiencies through rigorous KPI assessments and process enhancements.• Recognized as the division’s go-to expert for Direct Imports, Forecasting, Reverse Logistics, and Overstock Inventory, providing critical insights and guidance.

Greater Chicago Area

• Reduced financial risks associated with supply chain losses by managing finished goods and raw materials inventory and mitigated risks by coordinating with cross-functional teams.• Collaborated with Procurement, Commercialization, and Materials Planning to assess risks related to raw materials and packaging for ongoing projects, new product launches, and product discontinuations.• Provided detailed analysis and strategic recommendations to brand teams regarding excess inventory management, focusing on options for liquidation, donation, or write-offs.

Plainfield, Il

• Orchestrated monthly performance reviews with functional VPs and SVPs, analyzing and presenting critical data on supply chain and financial factors affecting finished goods and raw materials.• Managed inventory at risk of obsolescence by collaborating with Finance, R&D, S&OP, and production teams to explore shelf-life extensions, export opportunities, and disposal options.• Acted as the Compliance & Ethics Lead, overseeing the review of Sarbanes-Oxley controls and ensuring comprehensive completion of quarterly compliance training across the department.• Created and led the quarterly SKU rationalization process, coordinating with Sales, Finance, and Marketing teams to refine brand strategies and optimize inventory management.

Greater Chicago Area

• Managed a broad scope of financial responsibilities for a division generating $232M in revenue, overseeing Volume, Trade, Advertising & Promotion, and Overhead expenses.• Streamlined financial reporting by consolidating and analyzing mid-month and end-of-month volume across nine states, ensuring accuracy and timely dissemination of critical data.• Facilitated over 100 new product launches, including new-to-world items, SKU extensions, and flavor expansions, by collaborating with field sales and the Commercial Director to generate forecasts.• Led the documentation of monthly Sarbanes-Oxley compliance processes and internal controls auditing/testing for the division.• Supported the Finance Director and Sales VP with the Annual Operating Plan, providing in-depth P&L analysis and contributing to ad hoc financial analyses to drive strategic decision-making.

Greater Chicago Area

• Directed the Quaker division's $250M SG&A budget, mastering the annual operating planning process, delivering accurate periodic forecasts, and delivering financial results to cross-functional teams.• Provided financial reports to executives including the division President, CFO, and Control Team, facilitating informed management of the division's full P&L.• Led financial oversight of human capital management for 200 roles, analyzing payroll and bonus structures and driving cost efficiencies in organizational restructuring while maintaining strict compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations alongside the division’s Control Team.

Greater Chicago Area

• Led the replenishment team to improve PepsiCo's operational metrics markedly, achieving a 33.8% increase in on-time delivery, a 7.7% rise in yearly turns, and a 0.1% enhancement on instock levels through focused leadership and effective performance management.• Partnered with Sales, Finance, and Pricing Analysts to ensure financial accuracy, supporting end-of-period reconciliations that corrected daily sales discrepancies exceeding $2M and identified pricing errors that prevented over $5M in potential losses from incorrect invoicing.• Actively engaged in direct operational oversight and strategic interventions to address and rectify emerging challenges, enhancing overall efficiency and system reliability.

Greater Chicago Area

• Streamlined billing and returns process, reducing customer returns by 32% and ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.• Led cross-functional efforts to enhance product flow and communication, improving customer forecast accuracy by 19% and reducing overdue shipments by the same margin.• Managed the accurate processing and timely release of customer orders, significantly reducing short-lead order submissions by 74%.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Accounting & Financial Management

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Business Administration And Management

High School, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program