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Pittsburgh, Pa

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Responsible for leading the identification and execution of projects that support the strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain goals of the company. Effectively manage vendor relationships including vendor accountability to negotiated price points and service standards. Maintain strategic plans to ensure controlled spend and minimize risk. Identify new cost savings opportunities.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Responsible for the procurement of a vast portfolio of over 170 quality ingredients including, but not limited to fruits & vegetables, processed grains, colors, flavors, dairy, and other miscellaneous additive categories totaling an annual spend of approximately $38MM. Identified a cost savings potential of over $1MM within the first 4 months. Managed financial budget and KPIs based on category supply/demand, market conditions and plant requirements for all assigned ingredients. Responsible for assisting and supporting the quality assurance approval process and product lifecycle management for new and existing ingredients and vendors.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Developed and maintained all daily operations, including client and vendor relationships. Performed all sourcing and purchasing functions including ingredients, raw material, packaging, finished goods, warehousing, and transportation. Coordinated logistics products from manufacturers to distributors and co-packers within a ten-state Northeast region. Coordinated all A/P and A/R functions with internal shared financial services group. Provided production planning and purchasing for company-owned brands, including two beverage brands from concept through distribution. Sourced raw materials including ingredients and packaging. Maintained raw materials and finished goods inventories in multiple warehouse locations. Managed strategic logistics solutions for raw materials and finished goods nationwide. Sourced capable co-packers for production of beverage products within the U.S and Canada.• Reduced freight costs by 17% in one year.• Monitored production and quality of brands.• Performed regular cost analysis reviews to ensure meeting of budget goals.• Prepared RFQs, reviewed contracts, identified process improvements and alternative sources of supply.• Assisted in new product development.• Reviewed and approved marketing pieces, such as sell sheets, labeling, and PowerPoint presentations.• Collaborated with sales team to drive sales objectives and meet sales goals.• Reduced out-of-stock occurrences by implementing warehousing and logistics project.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Managed client service support. Performed purchasing on behalf of internal and external customers in prepared foods, beverage, and newspaper industries. Received orders from customers, placed orders with various suppliers, and followed up on fulfillment, including billing process. Sourced lower-cost solutions. Purchased various items, including commodities such as flour and soy oil, newsprint, ink, film and graphics supplies, computers and electronic products, and transportation solutions. Met or exceeded profit expectations. Updated company image with revised marketing materials and website.

Pittsburgh, Pa

Provided various customer service functions in call center environment. Responded to over 100 calls per day, addressing customer concerns and resolving problems. Utilized cross-selling techniques to promote other banking products as appropriate for customers’ needs. Performed customer service function for consumer banking initially and then earned promotion to business banking team, handling more difficult business banking customers and issues, including purchasing card, treasury management, and commercial loans. Recognized for achieving high scores for customer service performance.

Wampum, Pa

Managed multiple and specialized decontamination projects. Led project staff of up to 25 employees. Hired and trained staff how to properly handle radioactive waste. Maintained projects on time and under budget, including $1,700,000 project for Department of Energy. Coordinated incoming and outgoing rail and truck shipments of radioactive materials and waste byproducts. Prepared biweekly and monthly progress reports for Department of Energy and corporate management.

Master'S Degree, Leadership And Business Ethics, 4.0

Bachelor'S Degree, Communications And Organizational Leadership, 3.4