Dynamic and results-driven leader with over 20 years of progressive experience at Kellogg/Kellanova, including 7 years specializing in Invoice-to-Cash processes. Proven expertise in implementing process efficiencies through strategic collaboration and leadership. Adept at mentoring high-performing teams and leveraging technology to streamline operations, ensuring measurable business impact.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager, Invoice to Cash – GBS
Kellogg/Kellanova Company
Grand Rapids
04.2022 - Current
Managed a team of 5 or more direct reports (30 or more indirect) by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
Achieved a 38.6% reduction in Retail Deduction Balance, including a 66% reduction in balances aged over 90 days in 2024.
Implemented process improvements and quality control measures to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Directed third-party invalid deduction recovery efforts, resulting in a $14.3MM recovery and a $10.3MM P&L benefit in 2024.
Collaborated cross-functionally with Sales, Order-to-Delivery, Customer Supply Chain, and Commercial Operational Excellence teams to create deduction prevention strategies.
Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
Manager, Invoice to Cash – GBS
Kellogg Company
Grand Rapids
08.2018 - 04.2022
Managed multiple deductions teams of 10+ employees across Retail, AFH, and Canada, ensuring effective direction and timely feedback.
Assigned tasks to analysts to fit skill levels, and maximize team performance.
Championed the adoption of new technologies to improve team productivity and service delivery.
Analyzed deduction trends to identify improvement opportunities, and drive results.
Partnered with Sales and Finance teams to implement strategies that reduced deduction balances.
Team Lead, Order to Cash – GBS
Kellogg Company
Grand Rapids
06.2015 - 08.2018
Led multiple teams, including Service Monitoring, OS&D, Walmart, and Eastern Region Order to Delivery (Customer Service) Teams.
Directed a 6-month project team to resolve the OS&D deductions backlog.
Implemented strategic plans to enhance team performance and productivity.
Developed strategies to increase team productivity and improve customer service levels.
DSD Route Specialist
Kellogg Company
Battle Creek
04.2013 - 05.2015
Created optimized daily delivery routes for up to five DSD DCs.
Developed innovative solutions to improve DC performance on key metrics.
Assisted in resolving customer complaints related to service issues or late deliveries.
Supply Chain Planner II
Kellogg Company
Battle Creek
03.2010 - 04.2013
Analyzed inventory levels and forecasts to plan production accordingly, to ensure optimal stock levels were maintained.
Implemented lean supply chain practices, reducing waste and improving process efficiency.
Facilitated risk management within the supply chain, developing contingency plans to mitigate potential disruptions.
Sr. Customer Supply Chain Analyst
Kellogg Company
Battle Creek
04.2003 - 03.2010
Performed data entry into the company's ERP system as required for processing customer orders.
Analyzed customer forecast data to identify opportunities and optimize inventory management.
Led multiple logistics projects through various stages of the PWR process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
Skills
Effective Team Leadership
Influencing and negotiating
Process improvement
Data analysis
Project management
Cross-functional collaboration
Certification
ChangeGrowth Accelerator for Practitioners Certification (In Progress – Estimated Completion: June 2025)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Manager, Invoice to Cash – GBS
Kellogg/Kellanova Company
04.2022 - Current
Manager, Invoice to Cash – GBS
Kellogg Company
08.2018 - 04.2022
Team Lead, Order to Cash – GBS
Kellogg Company
06.2015 - 08.2018
DSD Route Specialist
Kellogg Company
04.2013 - 05.2015
Supply Chain Planner II
Kellogg Company
03.2010 - 04.2013
Sr. Customer Supply Chain Analyst
Kellogg Company
04.2003 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Spring Arbor University
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