Christina Ritscher
Vinton
Summary
Proven track record at General Mills, excelling in supply chain optimization and relationship building. Achieved reductions in stock shortages through strategic inventory management and cross-functional collaboration. A dedicated leader fostering teamwork and continuous improvement, driving operational excellence and enhancing overall efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Planner
General Mills
Minneapolis, MN Remote For Cedar Rapids Plant
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Optimized inventory management for reduced stock shortages and improved order fulfillment rates.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and materials to customers.
- Developed contingency plans for potential disruption scenarios ensuring business continuity during unforeseen events.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align supply chain strategies with customer needs and expectations.
- Enhanced collaboration between internal stakeholders by facilitating regular communication meetings related to supply chain topics.
- Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.
- Maintained an up-to-date database of supplier and vendor performance metrics.
Team Leader
General Mills
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2008 - 09.2022
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Coordinated resources effectively to meet project deadlines and achieve desired results.
- Facilitated decision-making processes within group through open dialogue and consensus-building techniques.
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment and professionalism that inspired team members to excel.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Education
Benton Community
Van Horne, IA05.2005
Skills
- Materials management
- Production planning
- Supply chain optimization
- Capacity planning
- Production scheduling
- Staff management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Safety procedures
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Supply Chain Planner
General Mills
10.2022 - 07.2023
Team Leader
General Mills
03.2008 - 09.2022
Benton Community