Illinois University Development Coordinator

Nicholas G. Wido

**** ******** *****, *****, **, 60532

Phone: 630-***-****

E-Mail: adn151@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

I am an enthusiastic Supply Chain Professional that has spent over 5 years specializing in the Natural Organic Food Industry. I build relationships both internally and with Vendors, Brokers, and Customers in order to improve Supply Chain efficiency.

Experience

KeHE Distributors, Naperville, Illinois February 2021 –Present

Promoted to Demand Planner

Responsible for creating and maintaining forecasts for approximately 18,000 UPCs which represents over $90 million in annual sales.

Reports on S& OP call with Sales, Warehouse Operations, and Supply Chain Managers to review forecasting inputs, vendor challenges, and capacity constraints to improve efficiencies.

Analysis trends for seasonal profiles and how best to improve seasonal forecasting efficiencies.

KeHE Distributors, Naperville, Illinois October 2018 –February 2021

Supply Chain Planner

Deliver all KPI targets: Supplier In-bound On-Time Service Levels, Customer Fill Rates, Inventory Levels and Turns, AOMs, and Inventory Obsolescence/Spoils metrics.

Organize Purchase Orders from Purchasing stage to their arrival at Distribution Center.

Responsible for purchasing in the largest region and Key Accounts such as Sprouts, Meijer, Fresh Thyme, HEB, and Jewel.

Mentors and trains new Buyers on best practices to achieve daily goals, understand the big picture, and provide feedback to leadership team on new Buyer progression.

CA Fortune, Elk Grove Village, Illinois May 2017-September 2018

Promoted to Client Development Coordinator

Managed CA Fortune’s highest grossing client in excess of 1.3 Billion Dollars, including their Trade Marketing, Syndicated and Distributor Data, and Sales Sample Requests.

Created “Kick-Off Call” Process to integrate new clients to newly acquired brokers and established territories to align strategic targets to help clients grow their business.

On-Boarded over 100 established clients from newly acquired regional brokers and assisted in efficiently transitioning into National Coverage.

Carlin Group/CA Fortune, Elk Grove Village, Illinois June 2016-April 2017

Client Service Specialist

Entered and tracked Purchase Orders from a wide variety of Consumer-Packaged Goods categories from entry to delivery.

Managed two of Carlin Group’s highest grossing accounts in excess of 25 million dollars.

Transitioned to CA Fortune to develop solutions and efficiencies in accordance with CA Fortune’s long-term goals.

Gladson, Lisle, Illinois. September 2014- April 2016

Associate Account Manager/Customer Service Specialist

Provided support and managed multiple key accounts vital to the retention and growth strategy for the executive team.

Managed market research projects for a number of large Consumer Packaged Goods companies, while organizing many internal departments to exceed client expectations within a tight budget and project deadline.

Coordinated with Account Receivable department regarding account collections, secured purchase orders, and organized invoices for various market research companies.

Conducted data analysis including category growth, customer throughputs, and individual user downloads and presented to customers in an organized easy to understand format.

Created and implemented a new process for Quarterly Business Reviews. This process allows for a more user-friendly, streamlined process for data, marketing and sales departments.

Presented quarterly meetings with clients to review business progress and discuss new services and content.

Collaborated with four Account Managers in their objective of increasing sales; including prospecting and reaching out for new clients.

Bill Jacobs BMW/ Land Rover, Hinsdale, Illinois. June 2013-February 2014

Service Advisor to clients

Worked with technicians to understand customer needs, and communicated to clients’ issues and costs associated with servicing their vehicles. Up sell and cross sell additional services and close sale.

Tracked Vehicle payment invoices, and ensured credited amount equaled work amount before sending to corporate.

Managed vehicle parts inventory, based on both seasonal demand forecasting and imperial data, to minimize safety stock, while moving away from a JIT model.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Business Management

Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois December 2012

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