• Managed end-to-end planning operations for the entire Equal and Wholesome business segments across North America, Latin America, and the Middle East markets.• Supervised a team of 1 finite scheduler, 2 supply planners, and 1 inventory planner, ensuring seamless coordination of end-to-end planning operations. Provided leadership and guidance to optimize production planning, inventory management, and overall supply chain efficiency.• Orchestrated and led monthly S&OP meetings, providing critical insights into current supply plans, plant performance, material availability gaps, and capacity utilization for the next 18 months. Assisted in open discussions, enabling informed decision-making and proactive strategies to align with organizational goals.• Monitored both team and individual KPIs to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Analyzed metrics related to CFR, Inventory, Waste, and other crucial indicators, encouraging a data-driven approach to drive continuous improvement and consistently meet or exceed set goals.• Proficiently utilized SAP for end-to-end planning operations, including supply planning, inventory reconciliations, and the integration of ECC MRP processes. Additionally, heavily leveraged Excel for in-depth data analysis, planning, reporting, and project management.

•Managed the total Oscar Meyer Bologna production planning for the Kraft Heinz Business•Analyze risks, balance constraints and communicate effectively in order to create and deliver an actionable production plan containing 4.15MM LBS of finished product per week•Interpret and digest changes to customer demand on a constant dynamic •Manage the introduction as well as removal of existing items from the supply chain while servicing leading retailers with a company case fill rate goal of 98%

•Managed the total refrigerated repack production planning for the Kraft Heinz Business -Scheduling the production of Finished Good items to be repackaged into customer specific configurations that best meet out end clients’ needs - Working with products such as Kosher Pickles, Lunchables, Velveeta, Oscar Meyer Cold Cuts and Hot Dogs, Natural Cheeses

Working with McDonalds and various partner companies to ensure adequate supply of product at their St. Louis and Chicago distribution centers while minimizing invested capital in inventoryResponsible for all purchasing and procurement duties including: -Managing multiple short shelf life items including Produce, Dairy and Fresh Beef-Utilizing a forecast to place purchase orders that meet vendor lead time, freight transit time and DC inventory needs-Evaluate inventory reports and input data maintenance on all items-High volume communication with vendors, the DC and our logistics partner to eliminate breaks in supply

-Research, Call and Qualify 75+ prospects daily-Ability to make a sales pitch to prospects who have freight to ship-Negotiating price between shippers and carriers-Manage daily shipments to ensure on time pick up and delivery-Upholding attentive communication between multiple decision makers of the supply chain