Indre J.

About Indre J.

Highly-motivated, cross-functional Fortune 500 professional with a rich mix of training, accounting, project management, and operations. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities to meet strict deadlines. Refined execution that is effective, efficient, and operationally sustainable.

Experience

1. National Director, Beverage

   BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

   Nov 2022 — Present

   Managing supplier relationships, purchasing strategies, and sourcing processes to enhance overall performance, analytics capabilities, and gross profit goals- Creating a pipeline of new menu items and enhancement/ optimization of existing menu items in line with the brand vision and market research- Leading development, operationalization, and execution of an annual beverage innovation plan- Creating focused beverage strategy and resulting comprehensive beverage programs to realize full sales potential- Non-Consumable and Beverage items cost reporting and audit implementation- Cost analysis, reporting and recommendations. Cost saving opportunities- Research, analyze, and forecast current and future trends. Establishing strong relationships with vendors and leveraging their consumer data in decision-making- Contract negotiation and management- Managing and developing category buyers for non-consumable goods and beverage- Working closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, and supply chain, to ensure seamless integration of new products into the restaurant\'s operations, marketing campaigns, and financial plans.

Education

• Šiauliu Universitetas

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)