Amy Parker

Experience

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  Pike Lake Golf Centre

  May 1991 - Sept 2001

  Kitchen Supervisor
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  Sanimax

  May 2000 - Aug 2012

  Account Manager

  Strategic Partnership Development: Cultivated strategic alliances with high-value customers, anchoring long-term supply contracts and fortifying company-client relations.Key Account Management: Steered key accounts, encompassing both large and small pet food manufacturers, collectively generating over $7 million in annual revenue.Sales & Business Development: Boosted sales across the product portfolio while continuously scouting and onboarding new industry players.International Collaboration: Maintained a robust synergy with global partners, ensuring impeccable customer service for North American clients and forging international bonds.Customer Engagement & Feedback: Conducted annual business reviews with premier customers, harnessing feedback to uncover and seize new business avenues.Financial Reporting: Distilled and presented critical financial indicators, such as volume, sales, costs, and gross margin, for annual budgets to top-tier executives and the management team.Leadership & Branding Initiatives: Integral member of the District Management team overseeing a stellar sales portfolio of over $46 million. Contributed to the "Brand Building Initiatives" team, amplifying Sanimax's brand prominence.Industry Engagement: Represented Sanimax at trade shows, key industry gatherings, and during pivotal client and supplier visits, further entrenching the brand's industry stature. Show less

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  Elmira Ingredients Group

  Sept 2012 - now

  Supply Chain Specialist

  Premium Ingredient Sourcing: Facilitate the supply of top-tier ingredients to elite pet food manufacturers, ensuring product quality and consistency.Relationship Management: Foster direct and transparent relationships with key industry players, including renderers and manufacturers, solidifying Elmira Ingredients Group's position in the supply chain.International Trade Expertise: Spearhead international trade operations, efficiently managing both imports and exports, while navigating complex regulatory landscapes.End-to-End Supply Chain Oversight: Oversee comprehensive logistics including storage, packaging, and freight. Champion transparency and openness in all operations, reinforcing trust and reliability with partners. Show less

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  Elmira Pet Products

  Sept 2012 - now

  Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

  Strategic Procurement: Orchestrated the seamless procurement of key ingredients and services for a bustling manufacturing plant, ensuring quality and consistency.Vendor Relations: Elevated vendor partnerships by building robust relationships, both with long-standing and newly onboarded vendors. Expertly managed vendor performance to guarantee reliability and value.Contract Management: Led comprehensive RFQs and price proposal processes, seamlessly transitioning to contract awards and issuance of blanket purchase orders. Mastered contract negotiations with an emphasis on favorable terms and mutual growth opportunities.Operational Efficiency: Spearheaded innovative process enhancements in purchasing and operations, realizing significant efficiencies and tangible cost savings.Inventory & Schedule Oversight: Ensured optimal inventory levels, integrated with efficient operation/scheduling, to maintain production flow and meet demand.Freight & Regulatory Management: Directed end-to-end product movement, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and emphasizing door-to-door reliability.Financial Stewardship: Prepared and presented crucial financial metrics, including volume, sales, cost, and gross margin, to the CEO/COO and management, playing a pivotal role in annual budgeting. Show less