Kathy Smith Email & Phone Number

Oviedo, Fl, Us

Providing best in class Procurement and Supply Chain "sustainable" solutions to reduce costs, while maintaining/increasing product quality and continuity of supply, resulting in increased sales and enhanced guest experience.Proven track record leading and contributing in the following areas with some of the most iconic brands in the restaurant space:— Bringing order and consistency to procurement and supply chain operations. — Uncovering opportunities to cut multimillion-dollar costs while preserving quality.— Forging relationships among c-suites, decision makers, and all levels of an organization to effect positive change. — Fostering communications and transparency to provide much-needed clarity and to inform decision making. — Identifying and implementing technology, tools, and automations that accelerate processes and performance.Reach out to kathysmith.parker@gmail.com for more information on how I may assist your organization in taking Procurement and Supply Chain to the next level.

My scope here includes leading and providing the strategic plans for procurement, supply chain, energy, product specifications, quality assurance (QA) and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). I manage $200M spend and report to the COO/CFO. I analyze and report on commodity markets as well as negotiate and manage contracts/service agreements. ➙ Designed and introduced transparent procurement/supply chain processes, procedures, and best practices. ➙ Saved $25M+ focusing on quality/cost drivers, sustainable solutions, and measurable KPIs during contract negotiations.➙ Sustained the lowest COGs in company history for 10+ years. ➙ Managed beef and commodity inflation within plan.➙ Oversaw procurement and supply chain activities through divestiture of Mitchell's and Cameron's Steak Houses, transitioning contracts with no liability to Ruth’s.➙ Steered post-acquisition integrations of procurement and supply chain following the purchase of franchises, ensuring quality products while decreasing costs 10%.➙ Enhanced internal/external customer support and guest experience by upgrading and automating supply chain, pricing, and financials. ➙ Rebuilt supply chain strategy during covid, driving agility/resiliency and providing product/service solutions despite shortages. Enhanced communications and guest experience to maintain profitability.➙ Forged cross-functional alliances, speeding up product launch. Drove 20% efficiency improvements by designing tools that provided transparency for stakeholders.

In this CEO-reporting role, I directed procurement, distribution, service agreements, energy, total quality, facilities, FF&E, R&M, remodels/renovations of restaurants and company project leadership. I evaluated/reported on the commodities market and managed $100M spend. ➙ 12+% decrease in purchasing/distribution expenses. Sustained quality and advanced category strategies.➙ Coordinated buys across all portfolio restaurant companies while serving on Sun Capital’s procurement steering committee.➙ 30 restaurant remodels within 3 months.

Coming into this organization, I oversaw procurement, distribution, alcoholic beverage, service agreements, energy, total quality & FF&E. I contributed to sourcing strategies for Sun Capitals portfolio of restaurant companies. My scope included reporting on commodity market analyses and a $100M budget. I also coordinated deployment for total company actions, including new supply chain, IT, HR, construction databases and platforms. ➙ Implemented purchasing databases and updated the purchasing infrastructure, accelerating planning and execution.➙ 10+% savings in purchasing and distribution, hitting quality and category goals.

Here, I strategized methods to gain and retain a competitive edge for supply chain and products, consistently improving quality, cost and service metrics. I held $500M accountability while analyzing and reporting on commodity markets. ➙ Envisioned and enacted the product strategy for U.S. plan to win.➙ Delivered amid high-profile product launches: salads, chicken, kids’ menu, and angus burgers.➙ Proactively preserved profit and guest experience through BSE contingency menu plan. ➙ +10 percentage points across numerous employee satisfaction scores.➙ Envisioned and deployed global supply chain innovation process.➙ Initiated new procurement processes and procedures, including communications and RFPs.

I led procurement and new concept development for food, packaging, uniforms and distribution. I developed/deployed global strategies as well as short-term supply chain plans in alignment with overarching goals. ➙ Established and grew purchasing and distribution strategy to launch national/global concepts: Diner, 3 in 1, McCafe, Toasted Deli Sandwiches and more.➙ Cut obsolescence fund 99% by developing marketing strategies to use obsolete products while launching new items.

I oversaw procurement, communicating and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve targets. For Seasons 52, I crafted strategies related to procurement and distribution.

In this role, I directed the purchase of $380M+ products and advanced category strategies. My contributions included saving $12M+ while improving product quality.

Here, I purchased chemicals, equipment, supplies and Bahama Breeze retail items. I also enacted category-level agreements while influencing category strategy to positively impact performance and save $6.1M+.

My scope included supplier selection, product specifications, bid packages and commodity analyses/reports.

Early in my career, I managed ordering, shipping and deliveries to improve efficiency and quality.

I oversaw all aspects of restaurant operations, hiring and developing staff members to achieve corporate goals.

I hired, trained and developed managers and team members to deliver excellent service.

I worked my way up to this leadership role, overseeing operations and staff development.