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Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

- Lead procurement team supporting supply chain, including corporate and franchised cafes, with a sourcing value of +$100M annually.- Oversee supply chain contracts and ensure service level agreements meet channel requirements. - Initiate and lead cost reduction projects approved with the Stage Gate process.- Lead Research and Development across all products following industry trends and insights.- Role includes responsibilities from Sr. Director of Commodities & Coffee Procurement.

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

- Responsible for developing and implementing coffee sourcing strategy across all channels with a sourcing value of $40M. - Implement a vendor strategy that supports company growth to include direct origin sourcing and negotiation.- Direct coffee sourcing strategy with co-manufacturers (6) across the country to ensure cost plan is met, along with blend and profile consistency across all sales channels.- Implement coffee quality program within the manufacturing network consistent with industry standards.

Vista, California, Us

- Reporting to CEO, had complete P&L responsibility with an operating budget of $7M having 5 direct reports.- Responsible for developing and implementing the company’s growth strategy across all channels including in Latin America and creating licensing agreements with US coffee brands for the Asia market. - Led acquisition of Dripkit from initial contact to negotiation of price; after leading the integration into the company, led Dripkit division including sales and marketing.- Prepared and presented quarterly reporting results to the Board of Directors; as needed presented to investors and Investment Banks.- Implemented West and East Coast co-manufacturing network reducing complexity and costs.

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

- Led company coffee strategy including vendor financial management (+$150M), new business programs, operations contingency coffee manufacturing programs.- Responsible for company Sustainability efforts - origin based producer programs, Zero Waste, GRI reporting, as well as community impact opportunities.- Responsible for initial connection and development of a partnership with Dunkin and 7-Eleven.- M&A: made initial contact, member conducting initial assessment of one acquisition; building synergy opportunities and integration. Member of building out acquisition target lists, interviewing and selecting investment banks.- Interim Head of Supply Chain (6 months): Asked to lead supply chain during the search of a COO, once hired, led onboarding and training of new individual.

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

- First non-family member in company 100+ year history to be responsible for global coffee procurement, quality and product development (200 projects annually).- Led Hedging and Sourcing $95M of coffee from 20 countries across +150 individual coffee quality specifications for branded and private label customers. - Established new standard operating procedures across all areas which helped maintain headcount while experiencing 25% growth.- Initiated and implemented optimization and rationalization initiatives reducing COGS $1.5M year over year.- M&A: member conducting initial assessment of two acquisitions; building synergy opportunities and integration.

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

- Execution of the annual operating plan of +$80M generating revenue of +$300M of sales in multiple market channels - full understanding of both private label and branded programs.- Responsible for manufacturing facilities in three states through a leadership of 8 direct reports with +500 hourly employees in both organized and non-organized environments.- Led Capital Expenditure Plan of +$15M to increase operational capacity across roasting and packaging. - KEY PROJECT: Initiated full manufacturing analysis to assure the company could meet future growth and strategy, meeting customer requirements, leading to a build out of the North Texas facility. Three year project requiring working with consultants and internal PMOs; reported updates to Board of Directors. -Interim Head of Operations (6 months): Asked to lead supply chain during the search of a SVP of Supply Chain, once hired, led onboarding and training of new individual.

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

- Joined in 2009 to help the company grow from a West Coast based roaster to a national coffee supplier.- Responsible for developing the company’s coffee program, included building a new team coming from specialty coffee companies to increase quality and processes.- Key member of business development for national accounts acquiring +$150M in sales with customers across all foodservice channels with brands like McDonalds, Wawa, and Sheets.- Worked directly with national account customers on their coffee sourcing to include hedging strategies.- Led corporate Culinary Quality and R&D programs to maintain blends, meet specifications and all parameters to produce quality products.- Farmer Brothers’ representative within the industry – held Board of Directors seats, joined committees, and found speaking engagements to build company message.

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Denmark based ice cream shop concept servicing Claremont, CA and local communities. Ice cream made daily from local natural ingredients. Full service coffee bar including single origin pour overs and espresso based drinks. Supporting local community groups with fundraising opportunities.

Waterbury, Vt, Us

- Directly responsible for coffee procurement, quality and product development.- Optimized blends and profiles to increase operational efficiencies.- Worked directly with Marketing and Sales in product development, establishing product lines, pricing and forecasting.- Initiated creative financial agreements with vendors to avoid breaks in supply chain.

Waterbury, Vt, Us

- Responsible for operations, distribution & logistics, procurement, planning, quality, engineering, and human resources.- Responsible for all Capital Projects including a new Distribution Center.- Implemented 24-hour operation within 2-week period to handle sales demand.- Successfully overcame a Union Organizing Campaign.- Implemented new ERP system.

Waterbury, Vt, Us

- Full responsibility of $4.5mm budget. Managed $3.8 mm of Capital Projects (packaging lines), from inception to implementation. Increased warehouse slots by 25% delaying a requirement of a new warehouse.

Waterbury, Vt, Us

- Responsible for production, warehouse and maintenance teams in a non-union facility. Implementation of new packaging lines for new product - K-cups (original launch of product).

Orrville, Ohio, Us

- Managed production, warehouse and maintenance personnel; 60-80 employees per shift in a union environment. Production planning for seven packaging lines for more then 200 items.