Greater Milwaukee
I am a supply chain and operations leader with 12+ years of experience leading procurement, planning, manufacturing, inventory, and logistics functions across food, confectionery, and plastics manufacturing environments. Throughout my career, I have been asked to solve complex operational challenges—stabilizing supply chains, improving supplier performance, reducing costs, increasing service levels, and creating visibility where data and execution were disconnected. What differentiates my background is the ability to quickly step into new manufacturing environments and deliver results. While products and industries may change, the fundamentals of supply chain excellence remain the same: material flow, capacity management, inventory optimization, supplier relationships, and disciplined execution. My experience spans strategic sourcing, S&OP, materials management, production planning, logistics, and plant operations leadership. I have led cross-functional teams responsible for aligning demand, supply, capacity, and inventory while driving measurable improvements in cost, service, and operational performance. Career highlights include: • Reduced raw material costs by 31.6% through strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations • Improved supplier performance by 20% while reducing lead times by 10% • Increased on-time delivery by 12% and reduced supply disruptions by 25% • Led supply chain and operational initiatives that helped position an ORBIS manufacturing facility for Plant of the Year recognition during the challenges of the COVID era • Delivered measurable transportation, procurement, inventory, and working-capital improvements across multiple organizations In addition to traditional supply chain leadership, I have developed advanced planning and decision-support frameworks using SAP, Excel, Power Query, and business analytics tools to improve visibility into capacity constraints, material risk, inventory exposure, and execution priorities. I am passionate about building supply chains that are scalable, data-driven, and operationally disciplined while developing teams that consistently deliver results. I am always interested in connecting with manufacturing, operations, procurement, planning, and supply chain leaders who are focused on driving performance through people, process, and continuous improvement.
• Designed and implemented multiple custom web and eCommerce solutions using AI-assisted development, including front-end UI customization, theme styling, and platform-specific configuration (e.g., Warhead CMS). • Developed HTML, CSS, and JavaScript components to support branding, navigation, button styling, product layouts, and UX enhancements aligned with business objectives. • Built and refined SEO-optimized page structures, including meta tags, product descriptions, schema considerations, and custom 404 handling to improve crawlability and search performance. • Created and customized eCommerce workflows including product category structures, call-to-action logic (“Shop Now”), and conversion-focused page elements. • Implemented brand-consistent design systems, translating logo color palettes into reusable UI components (primary/secondary buttons, headers, hover states). • Debugged and resolved platform configuration issues by tracing theme, index, and routing logic to identify where UI and code elements were controlled. • Used AI to accelerate rapid prototyping and iteration, reducing development cycles while maintaining production-ready code quality. • Authored and validated clean, maintainable code snippets with a focus on scalability, readability, and platform compatibility. • Applied technical problem-solving skills to reverse-engineer undocumented platform behaviors and locate hidden configuration layers. • Bridged business requirements and technical execution, ensuring code changes directly supported revenue growth, branding, and customer experience goals.
• Owned S&OP leadership across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service, aligning demand, supply, and financial targets to support service and working capital objectives. • Established category management and global sourcing strategies to ensure supply continuity, cost discipline, and risk mitigation in support of the S&OP plan. • Defined and governed inventory strategy using material balance and days-on-hand metrics, proactively managing working capital and service trade-offs. • Led logistics planning and cost optimization initiatives, including small-parcel contract negotiations and expense governance, to support execution of the approved supply plan. • Implemented process discipline and controls across order-to-cash and procure-to-pay workflows, reducing invoice discrepancies by 12% and improving on-time payments by 25%. • Drove cross-functional S&OP execution by aligning customer service and warehouse operations to service segmentation and prioritization decisions. • Served as a core member of the leadership team, presenting S&OP KPIs and trade-off scenarios to executive stakeholders to drive informed decision-making.
• Led strategic sourcing initiatives to strengthen supply reliability and performance, increasing supplier performance by 20%, optimizing inventory positioning, and reducing lead times by 10% in support of the S&OP plan. • Governed supply execution through disciplined purchase order allocation, maintaining 100% BOM compliance and preventing production disruptions across multiple manufacturing sites. • Directed freight and logistics planning for resin and steel rack buyback and resale programs, managing 100+ broker relationships through TMS/Emerge to optimize material flows and transportation efficiency. • Owned steel market pricing validation and execution for OEM metal rack return programs, partnering with tolling supplier PADNOS to obtain market-based steel and freight-inclusive pricing for customers including Tesla, Nissan, and Toyota. • Presented steel market pricing offers to OEM customers, secured approvals, and executed SAP-controlled return authorizations (RAs) to govern transactions, ensure traceability, and manage commercial risk. • Provided market intelligence and pricing analysis for steel and resin commodities, supporting informed sourcing decisions, margin protection, and supply risk mitigation. • Streamlined procurement and execution workflows, improving on-time delivery by 12% and reducing supply chain disruptions by 25%. • Built and managed a complex supplier and tolling ecosystem, partnering with 7 manufacturing plants, 19 toll grinders, steel tolling partners, 100+ brokers, and 50+ HDPE/HDPP suppliers to ensure continuity of supply. • Partnered with IT to enhance SAP-enabled planning and execution, including delivery date optimization, automated pricing updates, TMS integration, and accurate stock transport PO coding to improve planning fidelity.
• Led end-to-end plant supply chain operations across procurement, inventory control, production scheduling, and logistics, ensuring daily execution aligned with the integrated supply plan and service targets. • Developed and coached a team of 8, implementing automated inventory control processes that reduced stock discrepancies by 30% and improved order accuracy by 25%. • Optimized planning and supply chain processes, delivering a 15% reduction in material costs and a 40% increase in inventory turnover within the first year. • Drove warehouse productivity and throughput improvements through Kaizen events, streamlining shipping and receiving workflows to enhance operational efficiency. • Standardized packaging and load configurations for key customers (Bimbo Bakeries, Amazon), improving freight utilization, safety, and compliance. • Directed transportation strategy and execution for high-volume drop-and-hook programs, coordinating with multiple carrier partners to ensure service reliability and cost efficiency. • Negotiated supplier agreements, securing 5% annual cost savings while reducing lead times by 10% to support production continuity and customer service levels. • Served as Interim Plant Manager (4 months), assuming full site leadership responsibility across operations, supply chain, and workforce execution while maintaining performance and continuity during leadership transition.
• Empowered a 16-person cross-functional team, implementing lean manufacturing initiatives that improved production efficiency by 20% and strengthened operational discipline. • Leveraged engagement surveys and coaching to enhance team performance, resulting in higher associate engagement and accountability across shifts. • Directed quality improvement initiatives, reducing product defects by 15% and decreasing customer complaints by 10%, ensuring alignment with service and operational goals. • Facilitated structured daily and quarterly review sessions to drive team cohesion, reinforce safety and quality standards, and maintain operational performance. • Managed workforce planning, labor allocation, and payroll approvals while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures. • Partnered with Global P&O to resolve HR and associate relations issues, maintaining a productive and compliant work environment.
• Increased production workflow by 20%, driving a 35% boost in daily throughput while maintaining rigorous quality and service standards. • Led and developed a team of 30+ associates, reducing turnover by 10% through targeted mentorship, continuous development programs, and engagement initiatives. • Oversaw processing and packaging operations across multiple product lines, standardizing processes to improve quality, operational efficiency, and compliance. • Strengthened cross-functional collaboration between production, sales, and warehouse teams, improving scheduling accuracy and execution alignment. • Implemented lean process improvements that reduced waste by 12%, generating $100,000 in annual cost savings. • Facilitated daily production and scheduling meetings to ensure alignment of supply plans with sales forecasts and customer commitments. • Provided leadership and client updates on production progress, ensuring transparency and proactive issue resolution.
• Developed and executed production schedules using DPP, aligning with projected ending inventory (PEI) and forecasted HQ targets (MPS) to ensure timely product availability and optimized inventory levels. • Acted as primary liaison between sales, production, and warehouse teams, coordinating materials, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet program and customer requirements. • Led daily and weekly production and supply meetings, presenting actionable updates on product supply, schedule adherence, and service objectives to cross-functional leadership. • Proactively resolved production issues, including equipment downtime and staffing challenges, to maintain workflow continuity and minimize operational disruption. • Coordinated packaging and warehouse operations, optimizing inventory locations, reducing stale stock, and maximizing storage efficiency. • Communicated business proposals from HQ to plant operations, ensuring raw materials and components were available on time for production events and launches. • Conducted crew management and training to align hourly staff with production line needs, ensuring resource efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Managed end-to-end order fulfillment and customer interactions, expediting shipments and resolving issues to ensure on-time delivery and positive customer experiences. • Maintained 100% accuracy in sales, inventory, and operational reporting using Excel and SAP, enabling data-driven decision-making for district and site leadership. • Served as subject-matter expert for SAP, WCS, ICS, DPP, DRP, and related supply chain systems, streamlining order processing, manifest generation, and shipment verification. • Coordinated cross-functional activities with traffic, warehouse, and sales teams to optimize load planning, order sequencing, and wave execution for multiple sales zones. • Managed GES, AVS, and online order processes, including product code assignment, trip verification, and manual order adjustments, ensuring service commitments were met. • Developed and distributed reports, pivot tables, and metrics for unacknowledged orders, early/missing orders, and shipment manifests, providing actionable insights for supply chain and sales teams. • Proactively resolved operational and network/system issues, acting as the primary escalation point for Topeka site supply chain systems and process support.