Experience

RDS Engineering

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Kellogg Logistics Innovation Manager

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Manage PWR projects for adult cereal. Handle logistics process on PDRs, Work closely with Supply Chain, Customer Marketing, Sales, Morning Foods Business Unit, RQNT, Packaging, and our plants, co-packers, and co-mans to ensure project timelines are met and food is developed, produced and shipped on time. Manage PWR projects for adult cereal. Handle logistics process on PDRs, Work closely with Supply Chain, Customer Marketing, Sales, Morning Foods Business Unit, RQNT, Packaging, and our plants, co-packers, and co-mans to ensure project timelines are met and food is developed, produced and shipped on time.



Kellogg Company

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Business Analyst - IT Change Management

  • Sep 2013 - Present

  Responsible for training sales account teams focusing on sales system. Utilized change management documents (intent workshop, population spine, risk assessment, and trackers) to ensure projects stayed aligned with the business and on target• Created communications, training and job aids for US and Canadian sales teams• Developed communications and training plans for sales system enhancements• Created Promotion Planning Training guide for sales planning• Developed 30 & 60 Day post training surveys after all projects, compiled data and presented learnings to leadership

• Snacks/KNA Retail Deduction Management Team Lead

  • Feb 2005 - Sep 2013

  Managed four of Kellogg’s top five customers (WalMart, Kroger, Costco, Sam’s) and post audits for entire department. Provided leadership to team (6-14 people) by utilizing both analytical and creative skills to motivate teammates. Contained a thorough understanding of all Kellogg Business Units. Developed standard operating procedures (SOP) utilizing new system• Initiated and implemented continuous improvement solutions for team• Collaborated with sales planning teams and regional finance managers to ensure trade spend accuracy• Led and facilitated ongoing process documentation and training development to team and department• Provided UAT on SAP system• Traveled to customers to present trade activities• Participated and presented at the National Manufacturing Deduction Resolution group (NMDRG)

• Customer Services

  • Jan 1996 - Feb 2005

  Direct management responsibility for team of ten coordinators. Ensured team delivered consistent and reliable service in fulfilling customer orders on a daily basis.• Assisted teammates in keeping day-to-day activities aligned with customer services strategies and accountabilities• Fostered strong business relationships with various partners to achieve highest level customer service while enhancing mutual growth and profitability• Provided training opportunities to increase knowledge of supply chain functions, process and accountabilities• Led and facilitated on-going process documentation and training development; initiated and supported best practices implemented process improvements• Traveled to customers to present customer service opportunities