Amantha Fields

About Amantha Fields

I help companies reach their next stage of growth by strengthening operations, expanding…

Experience

1. Business Development - General Manager Organic Logistics (Organic Valley Cropp Cooperative)

   Once Upon a Farm

   Sep 2019 — Present

   Recruited by executive leadership to establish a new business development function, capitalizing on my marketable strength in proven relationship-building expertise to develop new opportunities and position the organization for long-term account growth.• Built strong relationships with private label companies, ingredient buyers, and B2B partners, aligning supply chain capabilities with customer needs.• Oversees end-to-end logistics and operations while growing top-line sales, proving ability to balance execution with strategic revenue growth.• Direct customer-facing operations for a logistics subsidiary of a $1.4B dairy cooperative, supporting retail, food service, direct-to-consumer, and export clients.• Directs a high-performing, cross-functional team responsible for customer success, operations, and logistics, consistently exceeding financial targets and driving strategic performance. Achieved net income 54.7% above budget in 2024 through effective KPI management, cost saving initiatives, and data-driven decision-making.• Implemented strategic initiatives to optimize profitability and operational sustainability, aligning supply chain operations with long-term business goals and enhancing distribution center and transportation system efficiency.• Increased business unit net income by 1085.3% over five years, leveraging disciplined cost controls, continuous improvement frameworks, and alignment of operational goals with commercial strategy.• Drove a 26% year-over-year increase in business contributions in 2024, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and innovation within the team through an SAP implementation.• Led the only continuously profitable division of a $1.4B cooperative, doubling net revenue from $8.8M to $20.739M through hands-on financial management, scalable systems, and strategic resource allocation.

Education

• Waukesha County Technical College

  A.A.S., International Trade

  1993 — 1995

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Applied Business

  1995 — 2003

• Western Technical College

  Certificate, Accounting with MicrosoExcel Suite

  2019 — 2020

Skills

• Accounts Payable
• Event Management
• Key Account Management
• Strategic Planning
• Contract Negotiation
• Logistics Management
• International Business
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Creative Writing
• Events
• Business
• International Banking Services
• Customs Regulations
• Supply Chain Management
• Accounts Receivable
• Hospitality
• Sales Management
• Marketing Research
• Transportation
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Freight Forwarding
• Customer Service
• Regulatory Documentation
• New Business Development
• International Sales
• International Relations
• Office Management
• Quality Management