Peter Koehler Email & Phone Number

Sherman Oaks, California, US

• Vytalogy Wellness is a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital (NMC) that combined Natrol and Jarrow Formulas – two leading vitamin-, mineral-, and supplement brands.
• Hired to lead and build a high performing, lean sourcing organization with a focus on delivering great financial-, quality-, and service results, through talented and empowered leaders and teams.
• Developing sourcing strategies and advising executive leadership team on how sourcing can enable growth & margin improvements to meet high-performing targets set by Private Equity owner (NMC)

Tustin, California, US

• Built the Strategic Sourcing function at JFFD from ground up with a strong focus on cost control and risk management. Introduced the PPV concept to the business. Implemented procurement processes and discipline to.
• Assessed internal talent and built small effective team (3 individuals) with focus on supplier- and category management as well as excellent project management to support innovation/production.
• Identified significant cost reduction opportunities in various areas (proteins, nutrients and IQF products) that reduced cost by > 12% YoY.
• Unveiled a new solution on dog treats which allowed JFFD to scale the business for future growth. Result: As of 07/2022 JFFD has been able to fulfill 100% of consumer demand for bark treats while early 2022 only 25% of.

West Hills, CA, US

• Led the Direct Sourcing Team managing all raw- and pack materials used in “Nature Made”, a leading dietary supplement brand in North America. (Annual spend > $ 250M)
• Leading and coaching a team of 5 Procurement Category Managers
• Over delivered the high-performance targets set for YOY Cost Savings and Working Capital reduction.
• Led the Direct Sourcing team through the disruptive supply situation caused by Covid-19. The risk mitigation plans developed were presented as the role model to the Board of Directors of Otsuka (Japanese company that.

Vevey, CH

- Responsible for all procurement activities related to Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice Futures for Nestle in North America (USA, Canada and Mexico). Manage key ingredients/commodities for global brands including Nescafe and Nestea- Develop and implement advanced price-risk management strategies using futures, options and unique Over-the-Counter structures to.

Vevey, CH

Responsible for category management, strategic global sourcing, ensuring supply and developing risk-management strategies for Juice Concentrates, Nuts and Raisins. Managed key ingredients for brands including Juicy Juice/Oceanspray, Butterfinger, Haagen Dazs and Raisinets- Juice Concentrates: Managed and developed relationship with key international.

Vevey, CH

- Managed the physical sourcing strategy (Natural Gas, deregulated Electricity) and Risk Management strategies (futures/options) for the Energy spend of all Nestle Operating Companies in North America. Exceeded savings targets each year without exception - Managed the entire Energy portfolio independently in 2008 while cost for Crude Oil and Natural Gas.

Vevey, CH

- Led the e-Sourcing strategy for North America Procurement after implementing Ariba Sourcing first - Introduced and implemented the Dutch auction concept at Nestle in North America in 2005, followed by a global implementation in 2006. New concept delivered additional savings of $2M in 2005- Developed and implemented new competitive bidding concepts which.

Bachelor Of Arts - International Marketing & International Trade (Dual-Program Degrees), European Business Studies Specializing In International Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts – International Marketing & International Trade (Dual-Program Degrees), International Business Studies Specializing In International Commerce And Trade

Apprenticeship: Accredited Vocational Training That Certifies Bank Specialists, Finance Industry