Amy Smith
Vice President at Advanced Economic Solutions, Inc.
- Role
- Vice President at Advanced Economic Solutions, Inc
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amy Smith
I\'m a supply chain and commodity risk management professional with deep expertise in…
Experience
Vice President
Advanced Economic Solutions, Inc
Jul 2020 — Present · Omaha, NE, US
At Advanced Economic Solutions, I lead commodity market analysis and strategic advisory for clients across retail grocery, foodservice, and food manufacturing—specializing in red meat, poultry, dairy, and eggs.We tailor market intelligence to each client’s needs, helping them make data-informed decisions around sourcing, risk management, and cost forecasting. I collaborate directly with procurement and supply chain teams to navigate market volatility and align strategy with business goals.Key responsibilities and highlights:• Delivering forward-looking analysis and custom outlooks for key protein and dairy categories• Supporting formula-based pricing strategies and inflation risk mitigation• Advising on procurement timing, contracting approaches, and cost models• Developing economic tools and dashboards in Excel for visibility into cost drivers• Creating and presenting tailored market briefings using PowerPoint• Communicating complex trends clearly and confidently across all organizational levels• Spoken in front of C-suite audiences, franchise groups, and at national industry conferences• Participated on industry panels to share insights on commodity trends and supply chain strategyProficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, I blend deep industry knowledge with strong technical and communication skills—helping clients turn market complexity into clear, confident action.
Education
Texas A&M University
Master of Agribusiness, Master of Agribusiness
2003 — 2005
Oklahoma State University
B.S., Agribusiness
2000 — 2002
Skills
- Analysis
- Leadership
- Budget
- Customer Service
- Supply Chain
- Strategic Planning
- Retail
- Marketing
- Contract Negotiation
- Strategy
- Logistics
- Microsoft Office
- Management
- Project Management
- Microsoft Word
- Team Leadership
- Budgets
- Food
- Sourcing
- Operations Management
- Purchasing
- Data Analysis
- Inventory Management
- Time Management
- Procurement
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Negotiation
- Forecasting
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