Grace Budach
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dynamic business professional with experience supporting cross-functional planning, procurement operations, financial analysis, and business execution within complex enterprise environments. Skilled in forecasting, vendor coordination, operational reporting, and data-driven decision-making across supply chain and business teams. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, analyze performance metrics, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive operational efficiency and business results. Passionate about retail strategy, merchandising, consumer trends, and category growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Integrated Supply Chain Project Manager
Honeywell
Minneapolis, MN
08.2025 - Current
- Lead cross-functional initiatives across integrated supply chain operations, aligning project execution with business priorities, operational goals, and customer needs.
- Partner with operations, finance, procurement, and business teams to coordinate deliverables, improve execution efficiency, and support strategic planning initiatives.
- Analyze operational performance, forecasting metrics, and business reporting to identify trends, optimize processes, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation while proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.
- Support vendor and stakeholder communication to ensure alignment on deliverables, timelines, and operational expectations.
- Develop executive-facing reports and performance insights using SAP, Excel, and dashboard reporting tools.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, business performance, and customer satisfaction.
Program Planning & Business Operations Analyst
Honeywell
Minneapolis, MN
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Managed forecasting, scheduling, and operational reporting for complex business programs in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Analyzed financial, operational, and performance data to support strategic business decisions and improve execution efficiency.
- Developed executive-level reporting and KPI dashboards to monitor business performance, trends, and operational outcomes.
- Coordinated timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple teams while balancing changing business priorities.
- Supported risk management, change initiatives, and process improvement efforts impacting operational and financial performance.
- Partnered with finance, contracts, operations, and supply chain teams to maintain alignment across business objectives and customer requirements.
- Utilized Excel, SAP, and reporting tools to support forecasting, reporting accuracy, and business insights.
Buyer Intern
Honeywell
Minneapolis, MN
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported procurement and purchasing operations for cross-functional business teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Assisted with supplier management activities including communication, delivery tracking, and issue resolution to support operational continuity.
- Analyzed procurement data, supplier performance metrics, and purchasing trends to support cost-effective business decisions.
- Coordinated with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to support forecasting, inventory planning, and procurement execution.
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, reporting accuracy, and supplier performance.
- Maintained procurement records, reporting tools, and KPI dashboards using Excel and SAP.
- Supported strategic sourcing and vendor coordination efforts while ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards.
- Assisted with monitoring supplier delivery schedules, identifying risks, and escalating potential supply chain disruptions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Marketing
Winona State University
Winona, MN05-2023
Skills
- Supplier relationship coordination and management
- Material requirements planning
- Supply chain optimization
- Forecasting & Financial Analysis
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Supply Chain & Operations
- Process Improvement
- Trend & Market Analysis
Timeline
Sr Integrated Supply Chain Project Manager
Honeywell
08.2025 - Current
Program Planning & Business Operations Analyst
Honeywell
05.2023 - 08.2025
Buyer Intern
Honeywell
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Marketing
Winona State University