Mariah Kretz
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dynamic project manager with a proven track record at Molson Coors, adept at leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-profile projects on time. Skilled in SAP and business case analysis, I excel in problem-solving and time management, driving operational excellence and strategic alignment across multiple brands.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Project Manager
Molson Coors
Milwaukee, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Manage 10+ concurrent projects with expedited timelines; oversaw end-to-end execution, including master data setup, business case review, volume forecasting, implementation, and write-off management, to meet client expectations.
- Leads cross-functional teams across operations, supply chain, finance, and marketing to deliver projects on time in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Manage projects for nationally recognized brands, including Leinenkugel’s, Keystone Light, Coors Seltzer, and Coors Light.
- Facilitated the transition of high-profile brands to the Milwaukee brewery; maintained operational readiness, continuity of supply, and adherence to quality standards.
- Supported project governance by reviewing business cases and volume assumptions to align projects with strategic and financial objectives.
Logistics Analyst- Network Dunnage Management
Molson Coors
Milwaukee, USA
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Managed $18.5M in annual asset purchases through efficient purchase order creation and transportation arrangements.
- Executed destruction projects at third-party logistics totaling $3.5M; coordinated vendor relations and secured legal documentation.
- Tracked shipments using SAP ECC and TM, ensuring accuracy throughout the process.
- Oversaw keg float management and $2M repair budget while coordinating national audits for compliance.
- Reconciled invoices with multiple vendors to facilitate timely payments alongside accounts receivable teams.
Associate Financial Analyst- Consolidation
Molson Coors
Milwaukee, USA
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Consolidated and reported monthly North American risks and opportunities to VPs.
- Analyzed and presented monthly Canadian actual and forecasted operational expenses, including freight and material.
- Tracked and audited Canadian savings against operating plans, delivering projected and actual results.
- Ensured the accuracy of interprovincial freight forecasts by collaborating with finance managers to resolve discrepancies.
- Created BOBJ reports designed to meet the unique needs of various roles, enhancing data accessibility.
- Collaborated with outside vendors to record invoices and report journal entries in BlackLine and SAP.
- Performed ad hoc data analysis for upper-level management.
Education
BBA - Finance & SCOM
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05-2020
Skills
- Microsoft SQL
- Blackline
- SAP: ECC, TM, CRM, EWM, Ariba, BOBJ
- Shop-Trak
- SyteLine Manufacturing ERP System
- Microsoft Project
- PDH Cloud
- Oracle
- BI
- Microsoft Office 365
- Agile
- Project management
- Logistics management
- Business case analysis
- Invoice reconciliation
Timeline
Associate Project Manager
Molson Coors
10.2024 - Current
Logistics Analyst- Network Dunnage Management
Molson Coors
08.2021 - 10.2024
Associate Financial Analyst- Consolidation
Molson Coors
06.2020 - 08.2021
BBA - Finance & SCOM
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee