Linda Yip

Sr Project Manager International and Corporate @Champion Petfoods

Edmonton, AB, CA

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning, independent pet food maker that produces Biologically Appropriate™ dog and cat foods from fresh regional ingredients. Leading the industry in innovation and quality control, Champion is known as the maker of ACANA and ORIJEN foods.RECENT & CURRENT PROECTS:2020 - PresentResponsibilities: Specializing in supporting international teams and projects as Champion Petfoods expands globally. Focus on aligning regional teams and initiatives with corporate support. 1) China Product Development2) On-going China Regulatory Compliance/Product Registration3) Establish China Product Distribution Route4) Concurrent Global Launch of Wet Cat Food into Canada, USA, EMEA and China5) Various Corporate Initiatives Projects: Wet Food Donation, 3 Day Close, Distributor transitions, China Sample Packs launch, Process Maps, Integrated Value Creation PlanningPRIOR YEARS PROJECTS: 2018 – 2020 | Manufacture Plant – IT/Systems/Interiors ImplementationResponsibilities: Managed a portfolio of projects to launch our new 420K Sq. ft manufacturing facilities. New NorthStar Kitchen | Production Commencement January 2020. 1) PLC and ERP Systems Integration (including developing M3 DB/Master Data structure)2) Corporate and industrial network and wireless implementation3) IT Deployment (workstations, printers and corporate software)4) Office interiors space plan, furniture selection and build-out, branding features2017 – 2018 | General ProjectsManaged coordination of requirements, schedules, budgets and activities across multiple vendors. Experience with issuing RFPs, managing change requests and handover processes.AAFCO Compliance, Expiry Bar Code Implementation, Corporate Intranet, New Market Entry, Corporate Holiday Party, Petco Summit, ERP Systems Upgrade, M3 Material Resource Planning Readiness (MRP), Master Data Solution Analysis

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology Diploma

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Business Analyst Courses (CCTB103, 104, 150, 155, 157, 159, 301, 302, 303)

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Project Management Certificate (PMC101 - PMC106)