Liz Basso

About Liz Basso

Senior supply chain and operational excellence leader with a proven track record driving enterprise-scale transformation across global CPG organizations. Currently leading enterprise-wide Price Pack Architecture (PPA) strategy and execution at Mars, set to deliver $83M NSV across 3 technologies. Known for translating commercial and operational complexity into executable strategies through strong governance, cross-functional alignment, and disciplined delivery.Previously held multiple leadership roles at Mars across Continuous Improvement and End-to-End Supply Chain Agility, focused on building organizational capability and improving performance at scale. Led Lean Six Sigma capability development for 250+ associates, facilitated site workshops identifying $2.5M in cost savings, and deployed Value Leadership strategies across manufacturing sites to achieve 100% pipeline compliance.Earlier experience at Unilever includes plant-level and network leadership roles across Quality Assurance, Strategic Projects, and Production. Served as QA site lead at the world’s largest ice cream manufacturer, delivering a 45% reduction in quality holds and 16% reduction in supplier non-conformances year over year. Led large-scale labor and process optimization initiatives alongside Porsche Consulting, generating $5M in savings, and managed frontline operations for 300+ employees across 15 production lines.Career foundation built through analytical and planning roles at Unilever, L’Oréal, and Johnson & Johnson, developing deep expertise in supply planning, logistics, inventory management, and performance reporting for multi-million-dollar brands.Brings a leadership style grounded in data-driven decision-making, cross-functional influence, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on building high-performing teams and delivering sustainable business results.

Experience

1. Rgm Price Pack Acceleration Manager

   Mars

   Nov 2024 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Lead enterprise-wide PPA strategy across 3 pet food technologies, chartering and executing 12 cross-functional projects and building an $83M NSV pipeline for 2026–2028• Drove end-to-end project activation and governance, partnering with RGM, Finance, Sales Strategy, Supply, and Project Management to scope initiatives, secure approvals, allocate resources, and manage escalations• Built foundational PPA operating processes and playbooks, documenting best practices for eCom readiness, risk mitigation, financial validation, and customer sell stories

Education

• York Catholic High School

  High School Diploma

  2007 — 2011

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  2011 — 2016

Skills

• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Sap Apo
• Fundraising
• Team Building
• Management
• Social Media
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Strategic Planning
• Sap Erp
• Sap Bw
• Teamwork
• Public Speaking
• Budgets
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Sap Ecc
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Demand Supply Planning