Experienced Supply Chain Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the restaurant & food production industry. 30 years of experience in QSR & CPG, focused on purchasing, supply chain, logistics, operations, production & manufacturing.

Managed and negotiated all non-marine protein and non-manufacturing supplier relationships and performance, while enforcing compliance with company sourcing policies.
Created and managed production schedules for all product lines across three co-manufacturers and Fishpeople’s own plant.
Issued purchase orders for all raw material items relative to the supply plan and all production needs relative to the production schedule.

Implemented a supply chain strategy for an $800M+, 1500+ store, International retail food chain serviced by 18 distribution centers that continuously respond to store operator needs and provides outstanding communications to all stakeholders.

Managed production, purchasing and inventory levels for specific retail, direct & commercial products serviced from Asia for five distribution centers across the United States.

Managed production, purchasing and inventory for all raw materials for one manufacturing facility that produced 1.9 million pounds a month of bread mixes for commercial bakeries across the United States.

Purchased and managed inventory worth more than $350 Million annually, comprised of 2000+ items, for multiple food and supply distribution centers servicing five chains across the United States.
Served as liaison for Taco Bell and Wendy’s promotions across all distribution centers for all base business items.

Monitored and coordinated the return process of all vendors across multiple divisions, using cost/benefit analysis.