Selected Results from Prior Leadership Roles
National fresh pork sourcing reset
For a large U.S. grocery retailer, led a national fresh pork RFP covering more than 60 million pounds. The work consolidated supply, harmonized formulas, and improved sourcing discipline across the category, resulting in approximately $6 million in COGS savings, or roughly 5% to 7%.
Tray pack chicken pricing and sourcing transformation
For a national grocery retailer, led a tray pack chicken RFP across approximately 190 million pounds. The effort generated more than $10 million in savings and cost avoidance and shifted the category from flat-cost pricing to quarterly formula-based pricing tied to market indices, creating a more disciplined commercial structure.
Deli meat design-to-value assessment
For a large branded deli meat portfolio representing roughly 300 million pounds, led design-to-value analysis that identified more than $50 million in total savings potential, with an estimated $20 million to $30 million considered realistically actionable. The work clarified where formulation, specification, and sourcing changes could unlock meaningful value at scale.
Meat cost savings pipeline
For a global consumer packaged goods company, built a meat-focused cost savings pipeline worth more than $25 million annually. The work combined formulation optimization, procurement partnership, and ingredient strategy to identify and prioritize practical opportunities across the portfolio.
Shelf-life improvement platform
For a leading U.S. deli meat brand, led a shelf-life extension platform that improved product freshness by 30% while generating $7.4 million in savings. The initiative combined technical product work with commercial impact, improving both consumer experience and economics.
Start with a working session
If you suspect value is being lost in sourcing, specifications, supplier management, or execution, start with a conversation focused on where margin can realistically be improved.