I’m a strategic supply chain business partner with demonstrated experience improving bottom line performance. As a supply chain leader, I focus on strategy development, leadership expansion and coaching. In leading end-to-end supply chain, I’m proud of what I have accomplished in overseeing operations -- from the farms that provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats; to the manufacturing plants that produce quality soups, sauces, beverages and snacks; to the safety, packaging and transportation teams who bring the products to your local store quickly and safely.I consider the employees to be the greatest asset, so as a leader, it’s my goal to build inclusive and diverse teams and prioritize their development. I also believe it’s important to establish clear deliverables, communicate them effectively to the teams, and listen to their ideas and concerns before making decisions. This strategy has served me well through even the most challenging times, and I am humbled by the effort, commitment and initiative that engaged employees demonstrate without fail.My Industry expertise includes manufacturing, quality, distribution, and procurement, as well as international experience. I believe in leveraging operational strengths, identifying and addressing weaknesses, and establishing best practice standards, to implement change and build a continuous improvement and inclusive culture. I am known as a trusted, effective communicator, promoting collaborative, unified, and sustainable solutions.Areas of Expertise:► Strategic Planning & Execution | Metrics Driven Outcomes | International Experience / Exposure► Board & C-Level Experience | End-to-End Supply Chain | Network Optimization► S&OP | Continuous Improvement | Acquisition Integration
