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Chicago, Illinois, Us

Responsible for overseeing the end to end ownership of supply chain dataenabling products. Managing a cross-functional product team consisting ofUI/UX, product owners, and data analysts in collaboration with technologycounterparts. Establish governance to product development process adherence.• Management of Bill of Material building application enabling data ingestion of planning engine• Enhancement of planning engine forecasting process to support McDonald’s partnership with Krispy Kreme, resulting in daily restaurant order proposals and limited shelf life product planning.• Project lead for investigation of AI technology for restaurant services product line, resulting in the development of a comprehensive business plan and technical roadmap.• Led the external customer engagement process for planning engine transition and implementation initiative. Focused on customer requirements for successful transition events, including communication and training efforts.• Established and communicated product development process upon official formulation of the product team

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Lateral move to expand experience in implementation of supply chain technology. Supported business operations implementation of supply chain execution technology. Acted as business process owner during product design, testing, & execution. Collaborated with leadership counterparts to establish streamlined business processes and integrate technology into day-to-day operations. Represented HAVI in system collaboration calls, effectively conveying impacts and benefits to gain stakeholder buy-in.• Revamped the constrained supply allocation process to alleviate system pain points including execution timing, safety stock incorporation, and data transparency. • Implemented PowerBI reporting and aligned planning requirements to address challenges effectively.• Digitized the communication portal for supply chain events planning, resolving consistency challenges in the process by aligning definitions and necessary data. • Established a standardized input process for the business via js.NODE application, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. • Created and tracked KPIs to measure effectiveness of communication process, ensuring continuous improvement.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Promoted to manager position from category owner (CO) position. Responsible for the planning and execution of the US Limited Time Offer (LTO) inventory strategies for 32 distribution centers, 4 hubs, logistics providers, the supplier network, and internal HAVI counterparts. Led team of up to 6 category owners covering 8 categories including beef and chicken. Drive implementation of continuous improvement efforts for process improvement or supply chain digitization.• Delivered compensational metrics based on 100% supply availability & liability mitigation targets.• Championed CO supply plans totaling over $25mil in product spend for monthly LTO calendar to customer providing guidance and direction during planning phases• Implemented processes to support promotion data digitization via js.NODE application and collaborative planning execution material using Microsoft suite. • Deployed system utilized inventory visibility tool in Power BI leading training sessions & developing training material with HAVI senior leadership.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Promoted to CO from supply planner during reorganization. Gatekeeper with McDonald’s counterpart for Chicken & Value promotion categories organizing S&OP sessions and planning LTOs. Responsible for the delivery of long term supply plan for core Bakery category products and communicating promotion insights to suppliers.• Planned and executed supply strategies for annual LTOs such as McRib. Collaborated directly with McDonald’s Supply Chain partners.• Completed a 6 week management of newly onboarded promotions team in Katowice, Poland• Delivered business processes and calculation logic to development team responsible for digital visibility tool.• Onboarded Bakery category for long term planning services.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Executing assured supply tactics and strategy for over the counter packaging for McDonald’s and implementation of various food limited time offers. Engagement with suppliers and cross-functional team members to collaborate in promotional activity, informative conversations and planning for the events. Review and interpret data, develop insights and recommendations, and take appropriate actions to support planning, execution, and post analysis. Training assistance on various inventory assessment documents and ERP/MRP data warehouses to work to create an environment of cross-functionality and learning.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Perform designated supply planning activities in support of continuous supply and promotional events. Review and interpret data, develop insights and recommendations, and take appropriate actions to support execution. Collaborate both internally as well as with external stakeholders. Manage supply planning operations relative to planning, execution and post analysis.

East Lansing, Mi, Us

Lead team of 4-10 employees, organizing efficiencies within the dish roomPerform basic maintenance on various machinesInstructed and trained new employees on dish room procedures

• Designed and programmed a demand planning model to update kanban cards• Worked with a 2 member purchasing team to create Standard Operating Procedures• Responsible for the accurate selection of inventory for various jobs and daily cycle counts

Sterling Heights, Michigan, Us

• Entered the purchases of materials in Enterprise Resource Planning systems• Collaborated with a team of 3 purchasing agents to understand weekly expenses• Acted as an audit between the accounting and purchasing teams

Alexandria, Virginia, Us

• Led a team of 4 crew members, encouraging crew productivity• Focused on inventory use based off of FIFO strategy• Assisted the general manager on daily inventory counts

Alexandria, Virginia, Us

Operated the grill and fryer cooking the foodInteracting with the customers to aid in pleasurable experience

I worked in my father's dental office as support staff. I would do basic office tasks like filing, shredding, and preparing the rooms for the next patient.

Bachelor'S Degree, Supply Chain Management

High School Diploma