Dale and Thomas PopcornSenior Buyer
Oct. 2010 - Oct. 2014Executed end-to-end supply chain strategy review including conducting and awarding bids and requests for proposals. Managed product availability in packaging and ingredient categories. Developed strategic partnerships to support business needs and product development. Managed job training, system training, job responsibility allocation and mentoring of other buyers.
- Core team member in migrating MRP from Excel based process to Sage/MAS500 ERP system, including master data setup, system testing, template design and process implementation, generating process sustainability for the organization and continue to operate as a super user
- Material loss reduced by $600k on a year to year basis
- Established delivery and receiving process unifying Procurement, Quality Assurance, Logistics, and Production Planning needs
-Improved inventory turns by 66% year to year
-Analyzed responses to RFP for corrugated supplier, resulting in 5% decrease in annual expenses
-Initiated VMI programs in packaging and ingredient categories to significantly decrease lead times, improve cash flow, eliminate stock outs, and re-allocate buyer time to more value-added functions
-Collaborated with internal and supplier Product Development and Creative teams to successfully develop and launch new products, resulting in increased sales and market share