Experience

Charlie's Produce

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project/Vendor Manager

  • 2014 - 2015

  -Planned, managed and executed multiple projects related to the expansion of Charlie’s business into the SoCal market in support of Haggen Foods and their entry to market after their acquisition of Safeway/Albertsons stores- Built a comprehensive cost analysis report using historical data and market research to create optimal expansion plan, broken down by business segments- Worked with local and national vendors to analyze inventory cost; negotiated and executed contracts based on the analysisDeveloped and implemented supply chain logistics in conjunction with Charlie’s transportation team in Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles, as well as 3rd party carriers

• Buyer - Packaging

  • 2013 - 2014

  - Identified financial opportunities in the Packaging segment of the business- Managed the Packaging component in the financial statement- Sourced, negotiated, and executed vendor contracts - Coordinated logistics of materials thru supply chain

• Logistics Operations Manager

  • 2011 - 2013

  - Accountable for the success of shipping, receiving, and inventory control teams- Assessed problematic areas of day-to-day operations including inefficiencies in systems and procedures- Accountable for monthly Labor to Sales and P/L metrics - Ensure all SQF/HAACP/USDA standards & procedures are maintained- Responsible for month end inventory reconciliation

• Operations Supervisor

  • 2010 - 2011

  - Ensure accurate order fulfillment and on-time delivery- Maintain all SQF/HAACP/USDA standards & procedures