Provide leadership for and direct cross-category support analysts in developing processes in vendor and item management, developing and publishing standardized reporting, managing the vendor deduction dispute process, and process improvement. Collaborate with Category Directors and Managers in identifying tactical processes and activities that fit a centralized model of execution, allowing the Category teams to be focused on Portfolio Management. Lead and collaborate with internal resources on the development and implementation of automation strategies for reporting and task completion, as well as establishing dashboarding standards for the larger Merchandising team. Also represent specific Merchandising team interests in the Gordon Food Service SAFe / Agile environment. Manage external contracted resources that execute work on-site in support of category management processes and initiatives. Collaborate with an enterprise-wide team representing the business analysis needs and data requirements of the Merchandising team. Assist in setting the priority of data availability and form.

Responsible for creation, leadership and management of financial discovery and negotiation strategies for North American Bakery products. Collaborated with Category Management, Strategic Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to negotiate optimized end-to-end sourcing solutions. Solutions were optimized with respect to cost, lead time, customer service. Negotiated fully landed product costs that contribute to the financial goals of the Merchandising and Marketing Service Center, and achieve regional and divisional objectives. Responsible for negotiating supplier agreements which ensure cost competitiveness and continuous improvement opportunities. Ensured agreements supported the philosophy of being relationship based and globally competitive.

Own development of programs and strategies for increasing both margin and efficiency for short and long term planningLead and coach buyers in application of developed processes and procurement strategiesDetermine and implement procurement best practices across categories, while developing and deploying strategic processes applicable to divisional, segment and regional needsLead development of changes to procurement processes and cycles based on the changing business environment both inside and outside of GFS. Own long term strategy for supplier performance evaluation

Manage small, highly analytical staff employing various modeling techniques to analyze long term sourcing and capacity scenariosCollect and consolidate LRP demand and capacity changes into a single document, guiding LRP investment and TPM contracts for the global nutrition businessDeliver right product, right plant analyses that optimize Abbott's financial position throughout the global nutritional supply chainDrive strategies for efficiency and cost savings based on supply chain capabilities and constraints

Create and Manage Americas Manufacturing's Strategy for Lean Sigma and Change Management implementation Creation and implementation of a high to mid-level tactical plan for project prioritization, encompassing resource impacts both inside and outside ANSC Schedule and administer training to support Lean Sigma culture change in Manufacturing Benchmark both inside and outside of Abbott to continuously improve program operations

Manage a Lean Sigma and Change Management pilot at Abbott Nutrition's Casa Grande manufacturing facility. BEx now being implemented Division-wideCreation and implementation of a BEx strategic plan for both program operations and a project pipelineCreate supporting processes to create a culture of continuous improvementShare knowledge and benchmark both inside and outside of Abbott to continuously improve program operationsAs a member of the Plant Staff, work closely with plant personnel to develop and implement operating strategies at all levels

Primary Operations representative on Innovation Process development team. Coordinate action and communication between the Abbott International and Ross Products divisions with respect to manufacturing projects. Participate in cross-functional teams that determine the short and long term manufacturing strategy for current and future Ross business ventures. Manage projects related to the optimization of plant resources across the Ross Products Division.

Purchased a variety of proteins, oils, vitamins and minerals. Purchased both commodity and specialty proteins and oils.

Detailed logistical analyses and freight contract negotiations.

Staff Hospital Pharmacist