Gad Freidkes
Everett,WA
Summary
Twenty years’ experience in milk production and dairy management … Expert consulting and advisory support based on deep familiarity with commercial kibbutz agricultural operations Twenty two years milk supply management Results-oriented Supply Manager well-versed in inventory management, equipment accountability and supply distribution. Knowledgeable about forecasting requirements and administering budgets.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Milk Supply Manager and Dairy Inspector
Strauss Group Dairies
01.2002 - 07.2024
- Managing incoming raw milk supply; ongoing inspection of dairy providers across the Galilee region
- Dairy inspection responsibilities
- Liaison with dairy operators
- Providing routine health and operational inspection of dairies
- Managing incentive schemes for quality control
- Milk supply management
- Dairy supply project management
- Financial management of agriculture items
- Liaison with government authorities and other public departments
- Logistics management of milk supply to the factory including negotiations with suppliers
- Introduced innovative sourcing strategies that led to increased product quality and reduced lead times.
- Consolidated supplier base while maintaining redundant sources of supply to reduce transit expenses and improve timely delivery.
Dairy Manager
Kibbutz Rosh Hanikra
01.1993 - 01.2002
- Dairy management
- Administered budget of four million dollars annually
- Cattle: Purchase and sale, oversaw health and dietary requirements; purchased equipment and feed
- HR management including onboarding, training, team building, delegating tasks for staff of 10
- Handled contract and supply negotiations on an ongoing basis
- Computerization project management
- Oversaw the introduction and management of a computerized dairy management system
- Used budget and financial management software to track and report on dairy expenses
Dairy Manager
Kibbutz Saar
01.1984 - 01.1993
- Responsible for overseeing milk supply to factory, ordering raw materials, quality control
- Oversaw accounts payable to suppliers
- Computerization of dairy management activities
Education
B.A. - Geography & General History
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
01.1982
Accountant Type 1+2 -
The College of Management Academic Studies
01.2001
Certificate in Human Resource Management -
University of Haifa
01.1996
Certificate in Community Center Management -
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
01.1992
Skills
- SAP
- Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Good interpersonal relation
- Communications skills
- Highly organized
- Customer service orientation
- Materials Planning
Strategic Sourcing
Supply Chain Optimization
Volunteeringandcommunity
ERAN – Lifesaving Emotional First Aid by Telephone & Internet, Telephone volunteer, 2022-2024, Listening and empathizing with callers, Aiding in identifying coping strategies
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Milk Supply Manager and Dairy Inspector
Strauss Group Dairies
01.2002 - 07.2024
Dairy Manager
Kibbutz Rosh Hanikra
01.1993 - 01.2002
Dairy Manager
Kibbutz Saar
01.1984 - 01.1993
Accountant Type 1+2 -
The College of Management Academic Studies
Certificate in Human Resource Management -
University of Haifa
Certificate in Community Center Management -
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
B.A. - Geography & General History
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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