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Ma Xiong

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Results-oriented professional with 8 years of experience in consumer packaged goods, specializing in data analysis and strategic planning. Demonstrated expertise in supply chain management, financial analysis, and production planning, achieving significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. Proven track record in collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance data integrity, leading to improved performance metrics. Focused on leveraging analytical skills to drive innovation and facilitate revenue growth in dynamic environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Planner

General Mills
Golden Valley, MN
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
  • Optimized inventory levels of raw materials, and components, and finished goods
  • Worked with vendors to confirm lead times and deliveries for plant production schedule

Logistics Planner

General Mills
Golden Valley, MN
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
Golden Valley, MN
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

General Mills
Golden Valley, MN
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, MN

Skills

  • Supply Planning and Inventory Management
  • Production Planning and Scheduling
  • Forecasting
  • Vendor management
  • Process improvement
  • Data analytical skills
  • SAP, ERP, MRP
  • Microsoft: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI
  • SQL
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Project management
  • Strategic planning

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

General Mills
04.2015 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Minnesota

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