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Springdale, Ar, Us

Rogers, Arkansas, United States

In this role, I lead end-to-end supply chain operations, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and quality.My core day-to-day tasks in this role include:• Building and managing relationships with vendors.• Controlling inventory and streamlining logistics activities.• Reviewing and improving operational processes for better efficiency.• Overseeing production planning and scheduling.• Implementing quality assurance processes to meet customer expectations.A section of my key accomplishments in this capacity entails:• Instituted a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle, fostering collaboration between demand and supply functions.• Directed a team in on-shoring extended supply chain from a Europe-based global model, including coordinating international training and development for U.S.-based production personnel.• Maintained over 98% customer service performance in on-time and in full metrics during phased reduction of operations with largest third-party supply partner, while ensuring uninterrupted supply continuity.• Enhanced organization’s ERP platform by adding production planning functionality, that shifted supply planning from Microsoft Excel to a specialized third-party SaaS toolset, improving supply forecast visibility and reducing total cost by $0.015 per dozen.• Transitioned business model from make-to-order to make-to-stock by managing RFQ process, negotiating external warehousing contracts, setting safety stock and maximum inventory metrics, and executing a First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory rotation strategy.• Transformed the enterprise from a horizontally integrated Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brand to a hybrid model; achieved 15% year-on-year growth rate within 18 months by vertically integrating 20% of the product mix.

Springdale, Arkansas

Led strategic initiatives, managed teams, and aligned operations with sales and finance to meet business needs.My core day-to-day tasks in this role included:• Collaborating with operations, sales, and finance leaders.• Managing teams in a made-to-order business environment.• Adapting to rapidly changing organizational structures.• Aligning plant capabilities with strategic business objectives.A section of my key accomplishments in this capacity entails:• Generated $305M annual growth in operating income for raw poultry business unit throughout fiscal 2022.• Played a pivotal role in start-up leadership team for a new retail tray pack production complex; led manufacturing complex development from scratch to achieving full production capacity.• Reduced profitability gap between company's eight retail tray pack plants and their competitors by providing category leadership, unifying cross-functional teams, and spearheading projects that enhanced business profitability.

Springdale, Arkansas

In this capacity, I directed pricing strategies and maintained equilibrium, ensuring transparency and readiness for audits.My core day-to-day tasks in this role included:• Directing pricing strategy for the Foodservice Poultry category.• Optimizing supply/demand equilibrium considering market fluctuations.• Analyzing pricing data and tracking cost trends.• Revising pricing strategies for competitive advantage.• Maintaining detailed pricing documentation and records.A section of my key accomplishments in this capacity entails:• Recovered $11.2M in freight costs during the 2018/2019 negotiation period by leading freight cost recapture initiatives.• Designed dashboard KPI overview for whole bird returns, providing critical insights to bolster contract negotiations and refine go-to-market strategies.

Springdale, Arkansas, United States

Managed P&L, optimized inventory, and drove product strategy through market research and analysis.My core day-to-day tasks in this role included:• Managing profit and loss statements for three categories.• Controlling expenditures and optimizing supply/demand equilibriums.• Maintaining optimal inventory levels.• Conducting market research and competitive analysis.A section of my key accomplishments in this capacity entails:• Achieved a customer fill rate exceeding 98% during two consecutive seasonal peaks in bone-in wing category through effective production and inventory planning.• Met customer expectations by diligently managing complaint resolutions and root cause analyses and delivering top-tier quality.

Springdale, Arkansas, United States

Led sourcing, negotiation and relationship management functions with Contract Manufacturing partners engaged in Food Production in the Prepared, Packaged Goods category including both frozen and refrigerated products.Conducted site audits, bi-annual business reviews, inventory control and production planning activities on a routine basis to ensure compliance, quality and service levels.