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:—.

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. ➙.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.