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Josh Ehrenberg
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Josh Ehrenberg

Skokie,IL

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Director of PurchasingDirector of ProcurementDirector of Supply Chain

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybridRemote
Location: Skokie, ILChicago, IL
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$150000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany Culture401k matchPersonal development programsHealthcare benefits

Summary

Dynamic supply chain leader with extensive experience in retail and manufacturing settings, skilled at navigating diverse environments to drive operational excellence. Expertise includes strategic planning, management, and communication, supported by advanced training in purchasing and inventory management. Demonstrated success in managing purchasing needs within high-volume retail and production operations. Strong research and forecasting abilities, combined with exceptional relationship management skills, consistently contribute to successful outcomes and improved organizational efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Materials Manager

Grecian Delight Foods Inc.
Elk Grove Village, IL
11.2022 - Current
  • Manage a team of four to ensure prompt sourcing of raw materials and packaging, supporting streamlined operations in three manufacturing facilities.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices in materials handling and inventory control procedures.
  • Collaborate with quality assurance teams to uphold product standards throughout the supply chain process.
  • Conduct regular inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
  • Monitor safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
  • Maintain material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to enhance supplier relationships and reduce costs.
  • Streamline material flows across production lines, improving operational efficiency and reducing lead times.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in identifying continuous improvement opportunities within supply chain operations.
  • Engage with commercialization team to create effective packaging strategies that support successful product launches.
  • Analyze vendor performance data and develop internal scorecards utilized in annual RFQ decision-making processes.
  • Leverage purchasing power to secure packaging cost reductions, resulting in annual savings of more than $200,000 across three production plants.
  • Facilitated transition to a proactive purchasing cadence through the introduction of an innovative forecasting system.

Corporate Buyer

US Foods
Rosemont, IL
07.2021 - 11.2022
  • Host meetings at least bi-weekly with internal sales teams to coordinate national chain customers inventory levels across all distribution centers with in US Foods
  • Manage vendor purchase order dispatch, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations.
  • Meet with suppliers to assess changes and determine proper courses of action.
  • Communicate with suppliers to resolve invoices, purchase orders and other discrepancies.
  • Transform multiple and complex streams of information into simple, clear and concise terms to present to stakeholders.
  • Analyze inventory usage and assessed trends to provide maximum coverage for each time period.
  • Collaborate with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
  • Maintain order fill rate above 98.5%

Front End Developer

Secret Menu Inc.
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Lead construction of local startup company's landing page.
  • Verified all web-based products fulfilled prescribed project needs through direct interaction with stakeholders.
  • Conceptualized digital creative campaigns and initiatives in close collaboration with marketing team.
  • Developed designs to meet specific requirements such as quick-loading sites with particular layouts.
  • Produced websites compatible with multiple browsers.
  • Conducted unit testing to deliver optimal browser functionality.
  • Employed coding practices based on commonly accepted standards to establish site layout and user interface.
  • Landing Page: http://getsecretmenu.com

Culinary Buyer

The Chopping Block
Chicago, IL
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for all food and related supply ordering for two locations.
  • Maintaining current relationships and constantly monitoring possible new vendor relationships to ensure profitability, quality of service and quality of product.
  • Source local and fresh produce working with nearby farm and co-ops
  • Create new method of keeping inventory on an ongoing basis to limit over- buying.
  • Seeking new vendor relationships who are better suited to the unique buying needs of a recreational cooking school.
  • Manage operations team in two locations.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
  • Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
  • Conducted routine inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Lowered overall COGS 7%

KITCHEN MANAGER

Uncle Julio's, Skokie
Skokie, IL
01.2015 - 05.2019
  • Managed made-from-scratch kitchen, controlling production and waste on daily basis to maintain highest possible margins and quality.
  • Oversaw ordering of all fresh and frozen foods including dry goods.
  • Inspect all incoming food to ensure accuracy and quality of product.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Reduce product waste by maximizing shelf life, minimizing food and labor costs.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Increase bar sales 3% through efficient scheduling/training of bar staff.
  • Lowered Labor cost 2% by maintaining vigilant focus on staffing to business level

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Lyfe Kitchen
Chicago, IL
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Ran daily operations of restaurant.
  • Managed all ordering of food and paper supplies.
  • Scheduled FOH/BOH employees within labor budgets and delivered bottom line results for company.
  • Delivered financials on weekly basis and communicating with company executives on progress.
  • Conducted bi-weekly inventory as well as variance checking of inventory to locate and reduce loses.
  • Introduced use of Grub Hub bringing in over $10,000 per month in net sales.
  • Reduced food cost to 29% on budget of 29.7% in under 3 months.
  • Creatively lowered labor percentage to 23% on budgeted 25% in 5 months.
  • Oversaw preparation/delivery of catering orders to ensure orders were correct and delivered on time.
  • Oversaw catering events to ensure timely delivery.

GENERAL MANAGER

Huey's Hot Dogs
Chicago, IL
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Directed FOH/BOH operations at fast casual quick serve restaurant that offers healthy and vegetarian options.
  • Managed financial reporting, deposits, and P/L.
  • Priced menus and daily specials.
  • Forecasted inventory, purchased food, and maintained relationships with vendors.
  • Hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised staff.
  • Interacted with guests on daily basis, resolved service issues and encouraged repeat business.
  • Achieved 25% increase in sales through increased visibility and online promotions.
  • Launched relationships with delivery services that increased monthly sales $10,000 within 1 year.
  • Enhanced marketing by upgrading company website, Facebook, and digital marketing through local chamber of commerce.
  • Trained new GM to run 2nd location that reported directly to me.
  • Developed catering menu.

Education

Full-Stack Web Development Certificate - Python

Coding Dojo
Chicago, IL
10-2020

Sociology - Sociology

DePAUL UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL
2004

Diploma - General Studies

NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL
Winnetka, IL
06-1999

Skills

  • Data-driven planning
  • Knowledgeable in diverse MRP and ERP solutions
  • Supplier performance assessment
  • Procurement strategy
  • Assessment of team performance
  • Inventory management and ordering
  • Cost management
  • Project management
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office tools
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Strategic vendor negotiations
  • Motivational leadership
  • Materials planning
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Websites

Timeline

Materials Manager

Grecian Delight Foods Inc.
11.2022 - Current

Corporate Buyer

US Foods
07.2021 - 11.2022

Front End Developer

Secret Menu Inc.
01.2021 - 07.2021

Culinary Buyer

The Chopping Block
05.2019 - 01.2021

KITCHEN MANAGER

Uncle Julio's, Skokie
01.2015 - 05.2019

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

Lyfe Kitchen
01.2014 - 01.2015

GENERAL MANAGER

Huey's Hot Dogs
01.2012 - 01.2014

Full-Stack Web Development Certificate - Python

Coding Dojo

Sociology - Sociology

DePAUL UNIVERSITY

Diploma - General Studies

NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL

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