Ma Xiong
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Organized and results-oriented Supply Planner versed in forecasting and production planning; with 8 years of experience in financial data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and supply chain management. Seeking to contribute my skills and knowledge to lead strategic projects that drive operational efficiencies, deliver value, and fuel revenue growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand Planner
General Mills
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Designed forecasting model with data from SAP ERP into excel for 15+ Cereal Food Service cups, showcased cup and lid material demand resulting in material savings of $500,000
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide business analysis and risk mitigation costs in excel for 20+ materials resulting in cost savings of $500,000.
- Managed Consumer Food Service operating unit financial waste budget totaling $600,000
- Developed logistical plans for new product introductions and promotions projects totaling $1 million
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials, and components, and finished goods
- Worked with vendors to confirm lead times and delivery's for plant production schedule
Logistics Planner
General Mills
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Created forecasting and capacity model in excel for cereal marbit in excel showcasing inventory, demand, and production schedule resulting in savings totaling $1 million.
- Optimized 7 pre-blended cereal ingredient schedule in excel with external team at Batavia location resulting in waste mitigation totaling $200,000
- Continuously reviewed performance of plant operations against targets and service agreements.
Transportation - Track and Trace Specialist
General Mills
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Partnered with cross-functional financial teams by creating detention data reporting for excel cross reference to help validate carrier detention charges totaling $200,000 in invalid charges.
- Developed logistics operational training and support to 10+ transportation carriers and GMI transportation team
- Led cross-functional teams in implementation of systems and technologies to streamline operations and improve data integrity.
Customer Operations Specialist
Genreal Mills
04.2015 - 10.2018
- Collaborated closely with CSF, Customer and Field Sales to execute successful merchandising events.
- Processed 20 plus orders per day and coordinated delivery schedules to meet customer needs.
- Improved customer order processing by proactive communication, ensuring correct order pricing, promotional offerings, and order guidelines resulting in on time and full trucks to customers.
- Award winner of People's Choice at General Mills Developers Idea Weekend resulting in new innovation for customer truck tracking system.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Strong analytical skills: SAP: ERP, Excel, and Python
- Strong leadership abilities focused on team collaboration
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Promoter of safe working environment and safety regulations
Timeline
Brand Planner
General Mills
03.2021 - 02.2024
Logistics Planner
General Mills
11.2019 - 03.2021
Transportation - Track and Trace Specialist
General Mills
10.2018 - 11.2019
Customer Operations Specialist
Genreal Mills
04.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Minnesota