Eliot Martin Email & Phone Number

Greater Boston

Founder of Boston's natural winery--first wines coming late 2023. Learn more at Marzaewine.com

London Area, United Kingdom

• Promotion after less than one year with Foodbuy + winner of company-wide, prestigious Think Differently Award• Line of site to delivery of circa 10% of entire company's pipeline despite sourcing in most mature category facing highest inflation• Initiated, led project team, and owned delivery of complete overhaul of organization-wide procurement framework, processes, ways of working, and resources to enhance alignment of stakeholders, project management efficiency, and delivery of… Show more • Promotion after less than one year with Foodbuy + winner of company-wide, prestigious Think Differently Award• Line of site to delivery of circa 10% of entire company's pipeline despite sourcing in most mature category facing highest inflation• Initiated, led project team, and owned delivery of complete overhaul of organization-wide procurement framework, processes, ways of working, and resources to enhance alignment of stakeholders, project management efficiency, and delivery of results• Built strategic sourcing function within Food category, including management of direct report and building of sourcing expertise within category while leading retention of strategic sourcing function across category teams Show less

London Area, United Kingdom

• Lead supply chain/wholesaler/distribution strategy project team on behalf of Strategic Sourcing• Manage 2030 net zero strategy & implementation within strategic sourcing, in collaboration with Sustainability • Responsible for sourcing strategy across Food, Retail, and SES (Indirects) in support of new clients (CBM) and organic growth with existing clients• Oversee varied, significant strategic projects from sourcing perspective, including heading up £20M coffee franchise contract… Show more • Lead supply chain/wholesaler/distribution strategy project team on behalf of Strategic Sourcing• Manage 2030 net zero strategy & implementation within strategic sourcing, in collaboration with Sustainability • Responsible for sourcing strategy across Food, Retail, and SES (Indirects) in support of new clients (CBM) and organic growth with existing clients• Oversee varied, significant strategic projects from sourcing perspective, including heading up £20M coffee franchise contract negotiations through to industry-leading results and redeveloping of canned goods category strategy to strengthen SRM & inflation mitigation• Own management of departmental strategic plan, pipeline, WoW/process development, continuous improvement Show less

Quincy, Ma

• Managed and supported indirect spend, strategic sourcing projects to reduce operating expenses, improve sustainability, optimize operational efficiency, and drive customer value across Ahold Delhaize USA's portfolio of grocery retail brands (Stop & Shop, Food Lion, Hannaford, The Giant Company, Giant Food)• Drove savings opportunities over seven million (USD) and eliminated hundreds of metric tons of waste from operations, often presenting strategic sustainability and efficiency… Show more • Managed and supported indirect spend, strategic sourcing projects to reduce operating expenses, improve sustainability, optimize operational efficiency, and drive customer value across Ahold Delhaize USA's portfolio of grocery retail brands (Stop & Shop, Food Lion, Hannaford, The Giant Company, Giant Food)• Drove savings opportunities over seven million (USD) and eliminated hundreds of metric tons of waste from operations, often presenting strategic sustainability and efficiency initiatives directly to senior leadership• Developed and led multi-stakeholder initiative to transition from dry ice to a sustainable, reusable alternative for maintaining cold chain across e-commerce; drove additional circular economy initiatives involving reusable bags and food containers• Helped lead CEO-initiated project team to develop ways of working, identify opportunities for international collaboration, and communicate implementation• Helped lead “Supplier Risk Taskforce” - risk assessment strategy/process development, communication across teams, and implementation as part of the taskforce, reporting and presenting directly to senior leadership• Led other key projects, including front-end bag strategy, re-negotiating office supplies contract, capturing printing efficiency opportunities, coordinating substantial cash recycler RFP and hand sanitizer processes, pan liner optimization, and improving the fit of trash can liners for waste reduction and savings• Recently assigned to help develop new People, Systems, and Services (HR) team from the Supplies and Sustainability team. Support Corporate (Financial) Services and Supply Chain teams as well; manage temp associate• Certified Procurement Professional (CPP), Certified by IFPSM (June 2019) Show less

Greater Boston Area

Managing day-to-day financials, accounting, and supply chain operations; conducting special projects. Reporting directly to CFO/COO and CEO.• Developing and implementing sustainability and CSR initiatives (https://www.fuelforfire.com/pages/community)• Assisting with product rebranding and brand extension marketing strategies• Analyzing sourcing, developing strategies and partnerships for significant cost reductions and improved operational efficiency• Bringing new and… Show more Managing day-to-day financials, accounting, and supply chain operations; conducting special projects. Reporting directly to CFO/COO and CEO.• Developing and implementing sustainability and CSR initiatives (https://www.fuelforfire.com/pages/community)• Assisting with product rebranding and brand extension marketing strategies• Analyzing sourcing, developing strategies and partnerships for significant cost reductions and improved operational efficiency• Bringing new and existing CPG SKUs through certification processes• Augmenting quality assurance system/KPIs and reducing manufacture waste•Conducting marketing analytics, implementing digital marketing strategies; establishing point-of-purchase promotions Show less

Greater Boston

Inquire for hourly/per diem/monthly/project based quotes--typical rates £400-£600 per diemPrimary areas of expertise:-Supply chain/procurement/strategic sourcing-Strategic project management, continuous improvement, and change management-Sustainable packaging and circular economy-Food & beverage industry retail, e-commerce/omnichannel, and CPG/FMCG strategy & sustainability-Agribusiness & regenerative agriculture, food waste, natural & sustainable… Show more Inquire for hourly/per diem/monthly/project based quotes--typical rates £400-£600 per diemPrimary areas of expertise:-Supply chain/procurement/strategic sourcing-Strategic project management, continuous improvement, and change management-Sustainable packaging and circular economy-Food & beverage industry retail, e-commerce/omnichannel, and CPG/FMCG strategy & sustainability-Agribusiness & regenerative agriculture, food waste, natural & sustainable winePrevious clients & projects include:-Ahold Delhaize (2018-Nutrition Business Case Development)-Three Squares New England (2018-Food Waste Program Development)-Smart Lunches (2018-Market Research/NPD)-Food for Free (2018-Communications Strategy)Find me:Freelance Consultant at https://www.wewhodo.com/ Member of Bright Green Partners Expert NetworkFarrelly & Mitchell Subject Matter ExpertGreen Bee Insights Sustainability NetworkFreelance Consultant at Consulthon Show less

Master Of Science (Ms), Food Policy | Management For Social Impact And Sustainability, 4.0

Cross-Registered at Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Master of International Business Program Tufts Delegate to UNFCCC COP24 Climate.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics; Public Policy Studies | Development Policy, 3.7

Notable Positions: Project Manager/Researcher at Vanderbilt University and University of Chicago (2014-2017) • Led multiple.