Chris Kappesser

Manager of Supply Chain- Procurement @Morgan Foods, Inc

Louisville, KY, US
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WORK HISTORY

Jan 2018 — Present

Manager of Supply Chain- Procurement @Morgan Foods, Inc

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Austin, IN, US

Responsible for overseeing the development and execution of supply chain strategies for material planning, ingredient, packaging, MRO, and capital project procurement functions at two manufacturing facilities. • Successfully led the supply chain integration of American Soy Products into Morgan Foods’s supply chain after acquisition. • Oversaw procurement team’s cost savings initiative resulting in $3.9 million in savings over two years on a $350 million annual spend.• Developed and implemented bulk material planning strategies that have resulted in an 80% reduction of planning time and with no material shortages.

EDUCATION

1990 — 1996

University of Louisville

B.A., Political Science & Communication

2005 — 2012

Indiana University Southeast

MBA, Masters Business Adminstration

SKILLS

NegotiationBrand ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipPackagingMarketing StrategyLogisticsBudgetsFoodNew Business DevelopmentTransportationTeam BuildingManagementTime ManagementProduct DevelopmentAnalysisFood & BeverageCustomer ServicePricingSalesProject ManagementStrategic PlanningInventory ManagementSales ManagementAccount ManagementAuditingProcurementIncome StatementPurchasingExecutive ManagementForecastingContinuous ImprovementProcess ImprovementOperations ManagementWarehousingRetailDistribution Center OperationsProduct ManagementRestaurantsMarketingP&L Management

ABOUT CHRIS KAPPESSER

An energetic, results oriented professional with solid leadership and management experience with strong problem solving and analytical skills.Specialties: Extensive experience in customer and vendor relations, developing supply chain strategies with specific expertise in:• Account / Brand / Product management• Logistics / Warehousing / Distribution• Executing marketing strategies• Vendor selection and sourcing• Negotiation pricing, services and specs• Establishing Standards /Processes

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