• Independently lead multiple projects that ranged in complexity for key customers such as WalMart, Ahold, Safeway, Kroger, SuperValu, and Albertson’s• Partnered with Supply Chain, Research & Development, Finance, and other cross functional team members to define project scope, design, priority and resource requirements for projects.• Defined specific KPI’s to track successful implementation• Identified, monitored, and responded to project risks.• Built relationships in order to… Show more • Independently lead multiple projects that ranged in complexity for key customers such as WalMart, Ahold, Safeway, Kroger, SuperValu, and Albertson’s• Partnered with Supply Chain, Research & Development, Finance, and other cross functional team members to define project scope, design, priority and resource requirements for projects.• Defined specific KPI’s to track successful implementation• Identified, monitored, and responded to project risks.• Built relationships in order to collaborate effectively across all levels • Developed detailed project plans to monitor and track progress• Created and maintained comprehensive project documentation• Developed muffin program selling materials, including agency direction, copy creation and photo shoot• Performed post mortem for key projects to identify successful/unsuccessful project elements• Assisted with customer calls and trade shows such as IDDBA and NRA• Led data management for muffin category sku decomplexity eliminating 25% of the slow moving skus from the category.• Gathered and interpreted market intelligence to ensure program effectiveness• Assisted Category Manager in development of category strategies Show less

• Reviewed and analyzed daily production plan against forecasted volume, capacity and resource availability• Planned and scheduled production for all production lines at two facilities• Ensured raw materials and packaging were on hand for scheduled production• Conducted weekly production meetings to discuss the upcoming week’s schedule• Maintained and managed inventory levels for more than 300 skus

• Reviewed and analyzed material activity for multiple manufacturing locations• Submitted purchase orders on a daily basis to ensure raw materials and packaging would arrive without interrupting production• Led day-to-day supplier relationships• Alerted production scheduler when material delays will affect the production schedule• Reviewed packing slips and bills of lading to ensure order completion

• Ensured positive first impressions to suppliers and customers• Greeted visitors and provided necessary assistance• Answered phone and direct calls utilizing a 300 extension switchboard• Signed for packages and ensure proper delivery to recipient• Ordered office supplies and maintained the stock room• Received and distributed incoming mail as well as prepared outgoing mail