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Revolution FoodsSr. Director of Sourcing & Procurement Operations
Apr. 2024Los Angeles Metropolitan AreaLead enterprise sourcing and planning strategy for a mission-based manufacturer producing 150M+ meals annually. Drive cost reduction, compliance, and supplier innovation across organic and clean-label meal portfolios.
12% cost reduction (145% above stretch goal) via supplier diversification and bid optimization
OTIF improved from 82% → 98.5% through supplier KPI frameworks
Partner with R&D to advance NPD and traceability under USDA Organic and GFSI standards
Present sourcing performance to the Board of Directors and executive leadership
sweetgreenDirector of Supply Chain & Sustainable Sourcing
Jan. 2022 - May. 2024United StatesDirected end-to-end supply chain strategy from 130 to 220+ retail locations and 25 DCsBuilt and led Sweetgreen’s first S&OP / IBP framework, improving forecast accuracy by 25%.
Generated 2.1% margin improvement (200+ basis points) via contract optimization and supplier scorecards.
Reduced average ingredient lead time by 18 days, improving menu launch agility.
Partnered with R&D and culinary on 50+ new product and ingredient rollouts under SQF and organic compliance.
Advised founders and executive team on supply chain scalability, supplier innovation, and cost risk management.
Picadeli USPicadeli (U.S. Market Launch) Head of Concept, Merchandising & Operations
Jun. 2021 - Jun. 2022Partnered with Swedish founders and board on FDA / USDA compliance, co-manufacturing, and logistics design.
Implemented U.S. pilot launch with Albertsons, driving over 70% growth in concept sales and validating the scalable market potential for the European fresh food-tech model.Implemented early ERP / CRM / BI systems to support U.S. traceability and demand planning.
Built cross-functional launch teams, achieving 100% on-time retail readiness for multi-market expansion.
Advised Swedish leadership on private-label partnerships, cost structure, and innovation pipeline strategy.
Imperfect ProduceDirector of Merchandising & Category Management
Jun. 2019 - Jun. 2021Portland, Oregon AreaDirected category strategy and sourcing innovation for one of the leading regenerative and upcycled food companies.
Increased average order value by 133% through assortment optimization and supplier cost negotiations.
Achieved 10% COGS reduction while expanding certified organic and regenerative ingredient portfolios.
Partnered with R&D to commercialize 12+ new private-label SKUs using rescued ingredients.
Improved supplier OTIF from 85% → 97% through performance management and system integration.
Advised founders and board on procurement scalability, ESG metrics, and innovation roadmap.
New Seasons MarketGroup Director of Merchandising & Purchasing
Jan. 2017 - Jun. 2019Portland, Oregon AreaLed merchandising and procurement transformation through brand acquisition and integration phases.
Unified 400+ vendors under shared organic, food safety, and traceability protocols.
Delivered 6% gross margin lift through data-driven contract rationalization and SKU optimization.
Directed central production kitchen with 100% organic certification renewal, covering bakery and meal assembly.
Improved fill rate by 17% and reduced vendor returns by 30% post-integration.
Spearheaded cross-functional sustainability initiatives reducing packaging waste by 12%.Led private-label product development and supplier strategy recognized for innovation and quality; New Seasons’ meal program was awarded Best Meal Kit in Grocery Dive and featured across industry publications for sustainable sourcing and culinary excellence.
Whole Foods MarketRegional Purchasing Director Prepared Foods
Feb. 2009 - Jan. 2017Managed procurement, category management, and supplier partnerships across multi-state 60+ stores and regional production kitchens.
Delivered 15% procurement cost reduction without compromising USDA Organic and food safety standards.
Increased category profitability by 9% YoY through demand-based merchandising and contract alignment.
Led local sourcing initiatives, increasing small-producer participation by 40%.
Partnered with regional presidents on acquisition integrations ensuring supplier and certification continuity.
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