Manage $500M global supply chain for large clients of food goods provider; commended for securing cost savings, up to $20M annually, building relationships throughout foodservice and produce industries, and resolve supply chain and procurement issues. Responsible for procurement operations, vet new suppliers, lead relationships to secure savings, oversee operational reviews to increase quality, and exceed cost and quality goals.Outline quality, inventory, and cost requirements, understand offerings to determine ideal products and suppliers, and facilitate agreements to ensure on time and on budget delivery of goods. Manage supplier relations, limited number of preferred suppliers to consolidate spending, transfer supply bases closer to client sites to optimized logistics, and lead negotiations with suppliers to improve costs and support. Spearhead supplier partner selection and management, lead continuous search for ideal partners, communicate business requirements to stakeholders, standardized and perform due diligence actions, and review and finalize contracts.Develop and analyze figures related to spend, strategic sourcing, supply partners, risk assessment, inventory management, and strategic planning, deliver and present reports to executive management, and collaborate on business improvements.Spearhead inventory forecasting, lead inventory planning meetings, implement improved master scheduling and ERP system operations, and identify necessary supply chain adjustments to maintain ideal inventory levels.Lead improvements to supply chain, procurement, and operations, drove supplier relationships to expand network, crafted new seasonal contracting sourcing strategy, and worked with personnel to understand and uphold new strategies.Enhance business strategies to meet profit, expansion, and margin goals, drive conversations around ideal growth strategies, improve supplier relations and maintain quality, and continually renegotiate contracts.

Responsible for the development of sourcing strategies in the purchasing of Seasonings and Dessert goods and products with an annual spend of over $30M.Member of Supply Chain Strategic Development Team that led development of a complex supply chain department for Bakery Category, including direct store deliveries, eggs, fluid dairy, and produce; directed multi-functional teams launch new sourcing and operations strategies that secured significant fiscal impact to overall business and bottom line.Championed Franchisee relations, worked closely with Supply Chain Advisory Group in development and launch of new offerings, led communications and accountability, and presented escalated issues; ensured supply partners met and exceeded standards and adhered to documented processes.Managed supplier relationships and interactions with R&D, Marketing, Technical Services, and Supply Chain leadership, facilitated efforts to meet ideal price points, supply and inventory levels, and commercialize products for upcoming promotions, and led specification changes for cost savings and quality improvements.Developed RFP’s for larger volume items and specialized products and commodities, closely adhered to established policies, procedures, and systems to limit costs, minimize risk, and maintain efficiencyPartnered directly with VP of Supply Chain, collaboratively address and resolved complex purchasing problems related to supply, costs, and logistics issues, and ensured operations helped meet business needs of the organization.

Directed team of 6 Inventory Analysts, determined success metrics, assigned project duties, collected status reports, and provided ongoing training and coaching; built cohesive unit that produced high-quality results and supported inventory management operations effectively.Leadership helped improve fill rate performance to 99.97%, resulting in $5.5 million in early payment discounts, enhanced On-Time Delivery Performance to 98.8%, streamline new product and promotion execution, and deploy multiple business, process, and technology improvements.Project managed multiple Inventory Operations enhancements, including leading transition from legacy mainframe to Oracle-based PC system with minimal disruptions, outsourcing Jack in the Box’s distribution system with staffing changes, and optimizing inventory levels across assigned distribution centers.Resolved complex procurement, inventory, and quality problems, utilized supply chain methods and practices, analyzed need, quantity, and method of procurement, and led effective vendor relations; quickly resolved order variances, product damage, and code date issues.