Bud Mitrovic

About Bud Mitrovic

As a multifaceted and results-driven professional, I bring extensive experience in supply chain management and a diverse background in various transportation modes, including over-dimensional, LTL, and international shipping. I am a highly analytical strategist, adept at delivering technology-driven business solutions and successfully navigating organizations through periods of accelerated profitability and revenue growth. I thrive in fast-paced, constantly evolving environments, and am passionate about identifying cost savings opportunities, improving processes, and inspiring teams through advanced coaching, staff training, and performance management techniques. Throughout my career, I have held multiple strategy-focused positions, gaining valuable insights into the significance of collaboration between departments, cohesion among all functions, and clear direction across every operational level. My expertise in logistics leadership and strategic planning empowers me to inspire innovation and growth by understanding and leveraging the mechanisms that drive business forward. I excel at creating strategic roadmaps that establish a foundation for long-term success. I am recognized for my problem-solving abilities and knack for analysis and strategy, effectively aligning cross-functional initiatives, assessing transportation inefficiencies, and formulating strategic resolutions. My versatility allows me to offer expertise in numerous logistics aspects, including account management, market analysis, and KPI development. I am a big-picture thinker, unwavering in my pursuit of enhancing my company’s bottom line. I have a proven track record of helping organizations grow, leveraging transferable skills and strengths to excel in any business setting. In every role, I bring passion, enthusiasm, and a desire to achieve.

Experience

1. Associate Procurement

   Nestlé

   Nov 2022 — Present · Solon, OH, US

   In my role as an Associate Procurement at Nestlé, I led initiatives to drive savings and efficiency through contract creation, eForm automation, and process improvements. • Initiated new contracts in advance to show savings for the upcoming year.• Successfully automated the eForm process, saving 40 man hours per month.• Collaborated with CoMan buyers to streamline processes and reduce overdue Price Blocks.

Education

• Bryant and Stratton

  Associate

  1992 — 1994

• Bryant and Stratton

  Bachelors

  2009 — 2010