Robbie Crockett

Sr Analyst, Finance @WK Kellogg Co

Battle Creek, MI, US

Drove operational efficiency, growth opportunities, and cost savings strategies within the plant. Performed complex financial analyses as well as generated models to support decision making. Provided insight to make recommendations across different functions of the plant. Monitored daily financial performance and drove Bill of Material (BOM) accuracies including detailed analysis of variances while actively interacting with plant teams to ensure financial goals and achieve operational excellence. Managed the execution and completion of projects, key due dates, while identifying opportunities and risks. Recommended updates to the budget, and forecast, and helped identify ways to close gaps and meet challenges. Reviewed and translated assumptions to financial budget/forecast for review by management, in addition to ensuring accurate monthly financial closing/reporting, submission of results, and reviews with supply chain leadership. • Enhanced and prepared daily and month-to-date variance reporting for Controller and Senior Leadership Team that provided timely and accurate information to make critical strategic business decisions for the plant.• Created an automated Production Execution (PE) Worksheet that goes with the automated PE Template that has cut down the PE process from ~8HRs to 45 minutes. YTD (December 2023) time savings of 213 days.• Developed automated Weekly and Monthly Source of Loss (SOL) files that provide more accurate and timely reporting. YTD (December 2023) time savings of 352+ HRS and counting across multiple departments.• Built \"Salary Payroll\" file and process which provides more accuracy and efficiency. Reduced overall time spent processing by 2 HRS. YTD (December 2023) time savings of 104+ HRS.• Key pillar in design and enforcement of new IWO controls that resulted in 92% YoY improvement and overall inventory reduction by 2.6MM.

University of Iowa

Bachelor of Business Administration