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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Wayzata, Minnesota, Us

Partner with Cargill businesses & functions to understand key initiatives and capabilities requiring 3rd party consultants (Strategy & Operations).Manage the entire RFP process from project scoping all the way through contract negotiation, business award, and post project evaluations.Develop global category strategy, including: vendor segmentation, in-source/out-source parameters, market insights, negotiation levers, etc.Strengthen the MC category by building robust processes like quarterly business reviews with strategic vendors, establishing consistent rate cards and rebate structures across the globe, enhancing internal control towers to streamline project approvals, etc.

Wayzata, Minnesota, Us

Managed sourcing and carrier management for bulk specialty (liquid tanks and pneumatic) and dedicated segments across North America; encompassing $350M in annual spend.Led a team of 6 sourcing specialists and work closely with Business Transportation Leaders across 7 different Cargill business units to develop and deploy transportation sourcing strategies.Developed sourcing strategy and managing bid process for entire US liquid tanker and pneumatic business, roughly $215M in annual spend and over 150 carriers.Leveraged carrier performance data to drive accountability and improvement across the segment to reduce costs and improve service to our customers.Provided transportation subject matter expertise and market insights to Cargill business units; monitor market trends and regional economic indicators. Adapted segment strategy when needed in preparation for large market shifts.

Wayzata, Minnesota, Us

Led a team of 10 direct reports, consisting of 6 production schedulers at evaporated salt plants, 3 inventory control analysts and 1 supply network planner.Responsible for end-to-end supply chain planning of entire evaporated salt network for Cargill.Identified supply and demand imbalances in the network and collaborate with Operations, Commercial and Transportation teams to reduce or eliminate customer impacts at the lowest cost.

Wayzata, Minnesota, Us

Managed 3PL warehouse footprint by collaborating with 30+ business units to understand their supply chain and storage/real estate needs; totaling over 170 facilities and more than $100M in annual spend.Developed warehousing strategy across business units and drove execution of the 7-Step Strategic Sourcing Process, including leading negotiations.Provided distribution facility subject matter expertise, including the top cost drivers for 3PL providers: real estate, labor and equipment/utility costs to Cargill business units; monitored market trends and regional economic indicators.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Managed large scale initiatives within Target’s distribution pyramid, including implementation of a compliance program for Target’s vendors utilizing our Food Distribution Centers and developing a fill rate and on-time ship report for Target.com vendors.Led a distribution work stream on a company-wide project aimed at reducing damaged and/or outdated product throughout Target’s supply chain.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive projects towards objectives outlined in project charter, as well as maintaining alignment with overall strategic priorities of the distribution pyramid and Target.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Process owner for Target's Social Compliance team, as well as Product Safety & Quality Assurance (PSQA) activities; developed and maintained process documentation and answered team member (both HQ and Field) questions.Led large scale initiatives as a Project Manager; leveraging six sigma methodologies to develop and manage scoping documents, timing and action, and project work streams.

Worldwide, Oo

Managed strategic accounts for Deloitte, including: Walmart, DuPont, and Johnson Controls. Led weekly account leadership meetings and developed strategic priorities for discussion. Performed account assessments to determine the current state of the account and the strength of the client relationship; developed SWOT analysis and created a strategic plan for growing the accountAssisted pursuit teams with Requests For Proposals (RFPs), working cross-functionally to help create a sales proposal outlining the scope, costs, timeline, and deliverables of a project.Focused on client marketing, client financial management, relationship mapping, opportunity/sales tracking and account planning. Utilized and improved project management skills through managing various account and firm initiativesWorked with account management program leadership to expand practice globally by adding a team in India; served as a mentor and led onboarding of new hires to the India program.

Edina, Mn, Us

Performed analysis of client’s current financial plan and gave recommendations on how to improve insurance, investment, tax, retirement planning, and estate planning decisions.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Supply Chain Management, Information Systems

Bsb, Entrepreneurial Management, Finance