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• Developed and executed centralized sourcing strategy for Paperboard and Rigid Plastic categories with spend over $85MM and 6,400 SKU’s across all of Newell Brand’s domestic business segments• Negotiated contract extension resulting in 5% price reduction and $340M in immediate savings• Planned and prepared $20MM bid with over 2,500 SKU’s

Flexible Film Category Manager• Created and implemented 3-year global strategy for Flexible Film and Expensed Packaging with combined spend of $100MM• Negotiated contracts with strategic suppliers delivering 7% price reduction across life of agreements• Expanded supplier rebate program resulting in 4.5X original program value• Led multiple complex RFP events for flexible film category resulting in cumulative 23% reduction in price• Identified $3.1MM annual savings in film spend for Kettle Brand through material and print process optimization,dimensional consolidation, and negotiated pricing and rebate programs• Developed order and price optimization process for packaging materials estimated to result in $775,000 annual savings• Created reporting tools to provide monthly flexible film category outlook to minimize risk and ensure budget adherence• Established and implemented commodity price adjustment process resulting in predictable and traceable price change• Directed standard-setting process for packaging procurement team 2015-2018• Developed process for inactivation of obsolete packaging components, resulting in 50% reduction in total componentsmaintained within the ERP system• Collaborated with consulting firms to develop strategy for maximum value capture during multiple M&A integrations

•Designed, developed and commercialized packaging for over 100 new innovation launches, line extensions and package improvements for branded, private brands, contract manufacturing and co-manufactured businesses. •Packaging subject matter expert supporting $900MM in sales, $75MM in packaging spend, and six manufacturing sites.•Identified and delivered $1.5MM+ in packaging material productivity savings through capital projects and packaging redesigns.•Developed and executed successful commissioning plans for five packaging line installations or equipment transfers.•Designed, championed and earned senior management approval for customized integrated online specification system. Currently managing third party development and implementation team.•Established, developed and managed Packaging Co-op program partnership with Clemson University, providing relevant and valuable work experience for two packaging engineering students.•Planned, coordinated and executed packaging line trials, distribution testing, and package performance testing for new and existing products ensuring that all materials met performance and efficiency expectations.•Developed work plan and managed daily activities for packaging laboratory technician.•Collaborated daily with marketing, manufacturing, product development, procurement, and finance.•Extensive experience with barrier flexible films, thermoformed plastics, paperboard and corrugated packaging materials; equipment experience with VFFS baggers, flow-wrappers, cartoners and casepackers.•Completed PBED training course and integrated project management methodology into all activities.

Powdered Beverages packaging engineer. Executed line extensions, new product launches, special promotional packaging, club store packaging, productivity initiatives, capital implementation, project management, and specification management.

Managed projects in the Cheese, Pizza, and Enhancers groups.Glenview, IL