Edward Wlezien
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Dynamic demand and supply planner with a robust record in the CPG industry. Expertly manages production schedules for over 400 recipes, improving forecast accuracy through data-driven insights. Proven ability to collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Planning Associate
Hello Fresh/Factor
Aurora, USA
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Coordinated planning for 75+ recipes and 400+ sub-recipes to ensure alignment with production schedules
- Generated comprehensive reports on kitchen and production every 3 hours to provide insights for operational improvements
- Monitored and updated status of recipes and production throughout the day to facilitate timely adjustments
- Conduct twice daily meeting with kitchen and production team
- Utilized Google Sheets for organizing and managing recipe planning.
- Assist with training of new planning associate
Assistant Manager – Supply Chain
Genpact LLC
Chicago, USA
11.2021 - 11.2024
- Client: Kraft – Supply Planner for CND Coffee BU – 05/23 – 11/24
- Conducted capacity planning using OMP software for 85+ items across five production lines.
- Reviews weekly OMP output to ensure run rules are respected and are within capacity.
- Adjusted production levels based on WOS.
- Three weeks a month planning out 18 weeks and once a month going out +52 weeks.
- Facilitated bi-weekly calls with plant to align on production schedule and address potential issues.
- Daily reviews on customer orders and when needed calling out actions for deployment.
- YTD CFR is 96.6% with 98% as the goal. Last year ended at 98.7% and the goal was 98%.
- Managed data for new item setup and coding discontinued items. – setting up new items and coding items when discontinued.
Assistant Manager - US Lunchables and Meat Snacks
Genpact LLC
Chicago, USA
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed two direct reports, overseeing product lines for Lunchables and meat snacks.
- Report attainment to Kraft leadership on a weekly basis.
- Collaborated with supply planners to track and communicate deployment updates.
- Provided support to planners during their paid time off by managing their responsibilities.
- Executed production planning processes using SAP/APO software and Excel spreadsheets.
Demand Planner/Forecast Manager
Trudeau Corporation
Bolingbrook, USA
11.1998 - 04.2021
- Improved demand forecast accuracy by 10% with weekly and monthly review of customer POS and orders versus monthly forecast.
- Managed 800 items across 10 product categories for inline continuity programs and seasonal promotions, ensuring optimal inventory levels.
- Presented US sales forecast to upper management during quarterly business reviews, facilitating strategic decision-making.
- Held monthly forecast meetings with sales managers to align on customer demand and enhance fill rates.
Assistant Forecast Manager
Wilton Industries
Budget Analyst, Forecast Analyst and Inventory Control Buyer
Spiegel Inc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, ILSkills
- SAP - ECC & APO
- MRP, DRP, ERP
- OMP V6_15
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Microsoft Office - Excel
- V-lookups & Pivot Tables
- Outlook
- Word
- Google Sheets
- Lucas Bear forecasting software
- Working in a high paced environment
Timeline
Senior Planning Associate
Hello Fresh/Factor
01.2025 - 06.2026
Assistant Manager – Supply Chain
Genpact LLC
11.2021 - 11.2024
Assistant Manager - US Lunchables and Meat Snacks
Genpact LLC
11.2021 - 05.2023
Demand Planner/Forecast Manager
Trudeau Corporation
11.1998 - 04.2021
Budget Analyst, Forecast Analyst and Inventory Control Buyer
Spiegel Inc.
Assistant Forecast Manager
Wilton Industries
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Northern Illinois University