Jennifer Rimer
Summary
A highly motivated and accomplished professional with a proven track record in procurement, sales operations, and supplier management. Recognized for expertise in developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance supplier risk analysis, performance evaluation, and contract value optimization. Proficient in data analysis, adept at change management, and skilled in risk assessment. Excellent communicator and collaborator with a focus on driving organizational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Procurement Compliance and Systems Governance and supplier Performance management lead
Altria Client Services
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with external consultants to design and establish the Supplier Performance Management Playbook, which has become a crucial foundation for managing supplier relationships in terms of performance and governance policies
- Presented the newly developed change management infrastructure to the entire organization, highlighting the importance and benefits of the Supplier Performance Management Playbook
- Successfully implemented various supplier management tools to ensure ongoing support and efficiency in supplier management processes
- Led the development and execution of the 'Voice of the Supplier' survey, enabling suppliers to provide valuable feedback on their experience with our organization
- Implemented Power Automate to streamline the collection and organization of supplier feedback, and utilized Power BI to create visual dashboards for the entire procurement organization
- Managed comprehensive risk assessments for critical supply base, including sanction screening, financial viability assessments with D&B, and policy compliance requirements
- Presented survey results and insights to the entire organization, including senior VP, to drive improvements in supplier relationships and performance
- Successfully implemented the Sams (Supplier Assessment Management System) change management tool, including developing training programs and onboarding core level 1 suppliers
- Ensured transparency and accountability by consistently delivering monthly reports on supplier management performance to senior directors
- Revamped and enhanced the Direct Materials Scorecard process, improving the evaluation of supply base performance and contract value on a quarterly basis
- Utilized Lexis Nexis to evaluate third-party risk through sanctions screening and governance, collaborating closely with the head of the law department to ensure contractual compliance
Sales Manager
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Led a team of Sales Managers in developing a statewide executional plan based on consumer traffic patterns, resulting in increased revenue for products in high-traffic areas
- Analyzed market data and created heat maps of sales based on consumer demographics, leading to targeted store selections and executional strategies that generated additional revenue
- Directly accountable for managing a Circle K division and an Albertson's division, overseeing over 200 retail locations and responsible for $10M+ in revenues
- Created and implemented a training program to improve the selling capability of the sales organization using the Challenger Selling style
Education
Master Business Administration - Marketing Analytics
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
McMurry University
Skills
- Platform expertise
- Supplier Management
- Sales Operations
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Change Management
- Risk Assessment
- Contract Management
- Communication
- Financial Viability Assessment
- Creativity
- Strategic thinking
Timeline
Manager of Procurement Compliance and Systems Governance and supplier Performance management lead
Altria Client Services
01.2021 - Current
Sales Manager
01.2015 - 01.2021
Master Business Administration - Marketing Analytics
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
McMurry University
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