Maureen DeBoer

Experience

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  Illinois Business Consulting

  Jan 2009 - May 2010

  Senior Consultant

  -Performed a comprehensive transportation analysis for Central American packaging firm-Investigated potential new customers using databases for Midwestern manufacturer’s business expansion-Developed a recommendation for market expansion for a Fortune 200 company-Prepared, summarized, and presented all data to client in an organized manner

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  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  Jan 2009 - May 2010

  Peer Advisor

  Aid students in course planning, major selection and adjustment to college

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  Walgreens

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Logistics Intern

  -Calculated discrepancies in quarterly report submission to United States Customs-Communicated with team members, management, and external vendors to complete tasks-Analyzed approximately 30 import document packets for errors each week-Documented new import items and updated United States Customs files-Developed healthcare business case to present to executive committee-Collaborated with cross-functional team to prepare and analyze case study data

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  Walgreens

  Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

  Vendor Collaboration Analyst Intern

  -Create backhaul process map and analyze vendors for potential backhaul agreements-Analyze and approve lead time change requests-Manage correspondence between vendors and distribution centers-Document distribution center receiving issues

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  Supply Chain Department, University of Illinois

  Jun 2010 - May 2011

  Student Advisor

  -Advise students on classes, study skills, and career opportunities in the field of Supply Chain Management-Develop and execute a marketing plan across campus

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  Walgreens

  May 2011 - Jul 2015

  Responsible for strategic projects and programs that integrate and optimize supply chain processes to support overall business. Built and managed relationships with other corporate divisions such as Merchandising, Space Planning, and Store Operations.-Partnered with internal and external groups to lead strategic Omni-Channel pilot programs across the chain-Developed and implemented One Supply Chain plan to integrate E-Commerce and Retail presence and processes-Launched new Display Planning and Control process to improve store execution through optimized space planning, structured milestones, improved distribution and post-analytics Show less Managed a variety of internal supply chain related projects including process improvement projects, and cost/benefit analyses by creating Excel models, running queries and Lean management techniques.-Project Manager for Seasonal Distribution Planning, focused on streamlining the seasonal process from item selection through post-season activities-Revised and streamlined internal product transfer process by updating an existing cost model and partially removing manual checks-Identified system change that led to a significant decrease in the amount of extra, unused inventory purchased for new stores-Developed part of model to determine optimal store order quantity decisions Show less

  • Business Process Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Supply Chain Integration & Optimization Analyst

    Feb 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Lean Champion

    Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

  • Vendor Collaboration Analyst

    May 2011 - Jan 2012
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  Newell Brands

  Jul 2015 - Nov 2018

  -Create new processes and develop new channels for Excess and Obsolete inventory-Build relationships across business units to support new processes-Evaluate financial and brand impacts -Manage multi-year, multi-phase network expansion project involving construction, capital equipment moves and SKU transitions-Led emergency response to secure a distribution site for a DTC channel without impact to sales-Establish governance for a SKU rationalization process for branded retail stores and wholesale customers-Gain alignment from various stakeholders to support short-term and long-term business needs

  • Inventory Manager, Integrated Supply Chain Optimization

    Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

  • Project Manager, Supply Chain Transformation

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2018
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  Conagra Brands

  Nov 2018 - now

  Project manager and operations lead for commercialization and cost savings projects for all Birds Eye branded productsLead related strategic and network projectsManage team that supports the whole Sides & Sweets portfolio Manage all commercialization activities for Birds Eye Vegetables & Meals -Lead innovation commercialization projects for frozen family meals and shelf-stable meals-Execute cost-savings projects-Work cross-functionally with operations, marketing, regulatory and other groups to ensure successful launches

  • Operations Business Director

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Operations Business Manager

    Aug 2021 - Oct 2024

  • Project Leader

    Nov 2018 - Aug 2021