• Developed a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) pilot and program driving executive decision-making by providing financial context and cross-functional alignment through five-cycle meetings.• Designed and implemented S&OP KPI tracking tools focusing on WAPE, Order Fill, SLOB, and OEE, to provide actionable insights and support continuous improvement initiatives.• Successfully implemented SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) within the first two months, streamlining demand forecasting and reducing touchpoints in predictable markets with statistical forecasting. • Improved the promotion calendar template to integrate with IBP, supporting marketing and trade planning for smoother product rollouts and a more accurate demand forecasting signal. • Orchestrated inter-company supply chain planning, collaborating with multiple business units to optimize resource allocation, reduce overall COGS, streamline production schedules, and enhance cross-functional cooperation. Supported export planning to ensure international operations met production and delivery targets while maintaining cost efficiency. • Spearheaded the New Product Development (NPD) program, successfully integrating new products into the supply chain and adapting production processes to meet evolving customer demand.• Directed and coordinated the budget planning process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and optimizing resource allocation.

• Developed and maintained demand plan through S&OP while using data to highlighting strategic opportunities for improvements.• Organized and maintain production timeline and schedule by establishing tracking systems to ensure production cycle efficiency and facilitate optimal inventory management preventing excess or obsolete stock.• Delivered Bill of Materials (BOMs) resulting in more accurate COGs model.• Cultivated a successful R&D program by leading regular cross-functional meetings to track performance and roadblocks and establish a collaborative and organized environment.• Co-founded the ‘Just Network of Women and Allies’ employee resource group (ERG) to promote a positive, inclusive, and safe environment for professional development through meetings, workshops, and community building.Tools: NetSuite, Excel, Mircosoft Office, PowerBI

• Key resource to oversee the transformation of the newly acquired family business plant into a fully operational 24x7 protein manufacturing facility. • Defined the manufacturing roadmap by balancing sales forecast, engineering initiative, and 3 product transitions.• Implemented processes, procedures, and systems including NetSuite Warehouse Management System (WMS) and production tracking spreadsheets to calculate crucial data for efficiency analysis. • Ensured business success by fostering strong business relationships with suppliers, co-manufacturers, and storage locations, taking responsibility for all aspects of upstream inventory management. • Leveraged prior remote experience to cultivate and develop strong working relationships amidst the COVID pandemic.

Plant-based baby food providing the best, most nutritious food for tiny humans. Delivered directly to your doorstep (also available at Target). • Developed product needs forecasting, inventory management, and supplier capacity management to optimize cost and production time. • Managed purchasing and negotiated raw material and freight contracts to reduce total delivered cost. • Established and maintained SOP for fulfillment. Maintained and regulated copacker and manufacturing partners output and performance through KPIs. • Scaled logistics network from West Coast only (single DC) to accommodate nationwide expansion (three DCs). Transitioned distribution channel from three independent fulfillment centers to one 10-depot 3PL to sustain brand growth. • Collected market research on trends and flavor profiles to create the most satisfying meals. Organized and led focus groups for taste testing then analyzed results to create final meals. Developed more than 24 different SKUs including initial product launch and two product lines.• Partnered closely with customer experience and marketing teams to optimize new product development to correct customer complaints to increased customer lifetime value (LTV). Worked with food scientist and nutritionist to optimize product health benefits and functions. • Managed internal Food Safety and Quality controlled documentation including annual SQFI audit for co-manufacturing facility. • Actualized Action Vegan, Project Non-GMO, and Organic certifications from start to finish.Tools: Zendesk, Shopify, Excel, Google Suite

• Managed day to day operations of the live streaming software services’ office as well as other essential business operations. • Established new HR practices including creating and implementing an onboarding process, employee manual, and employee lunch program. • Accurately assisted finance by reconciling expense reports and running payroll through Gusto.• Scheduled onsite guest speakers for employees and an improved the workplace environment and employee engagement through holiday parties and work events.