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Led sourcing and procurement initiatives for $70M organic salad dressing, condiments, and produce business. Selected and managed over 75+ vendors to support core business and innovation initiatives. Executed all RFP and negotiation activities. Responsible for building a dynamic Vendor portfolio to drive business continuity.• Reduced 20/21 raw material shortages by 29%, increasing sales order fulfillment from 89% to 97% over a one-year period.• Developed a multi-tiered supplier model to reduce COGS by 12%, equating to $2.2M annual savings.• Developed Vendor Scorecard Metric System for 75+ vendors to measure vendor performance against contractual standards.• Created a raw material tracker to monitor inventory levels and generate triggers for reordering, improving inventory reliability by 37%.• Delivered $825k of savings through annual RFP activities by combining suppliers and leveraging purchasing power. • Supported R&D initiatives by sourcing components for 5 new products to launch at Costco

Supported supply chain functions including purchasing, demand planning, and logistics while delivering process optimizations and cost-savings initiatives. • Managed relationships with 4 co-manufacturers, which represented 50% of total volume. Responsibilities included weekly/monthly performance reviews and production scheduling. • Owned in-house production schedule to support sales forecast. Maintained 97% fill rates to all retailers.• Utilized back-freight opportunities from co-manufacturers and vendors to reduce logistics spend by 37%.

Sales Order Management• Responsible for analyzing purchase orders, fill rates, and inventory tracking to maximize margins.• Collaborate with sales and production teams to forecast inventory levels and seasonal trends. • Track weekly metrics for freight expenditures and accuracy percentage.Logistics Coordination• Coordinate customer orders and raw material transportation. • Manage transportation with off-site Co-Packers. • Perform cost analysis and negotiate freight contracts.• Lowered company transportation expenditures by 13.7%