Michael J. DeVita

• Lead a $1 Billion dollar cross-functional team in the development of procurement strategies for major projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Built trustworthy relationships with Membership and leverage this trust to steer our Committee meetings.
• Managed global commodity sourcing efforts for diverse product categories spanning multiple countries and regions.
• Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, pricing advantages, and strong supply.
• Drives continuous improvement/innovation within the procurement function by leveraging data analytics to help tell the story of the customers wants and needs.
• Heavily involved with internal divisions across the Corporation striving to improve our strength in the market. Ex. Data Integrity, Finance, Digital, HR

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• Implemented data-driven pricing strategies to maximize profit margins while remaining competitive in the marketplace.
• Led supplier negotiation process for managed categories.
• Fostered positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating collaboratively.
• Analyzed sales performance and adjusted marketing strategies to optimize sales.
• Launched new product lines, resulting in successful category expansion efforts.
• Built and Managed a 6 day a week, 2 shift a day, slicing operation with 16 affiliated associates.

• Developed a comprehensive understanding of commodity market trends and adjusted purchasing strategies accordingly.
• Maximized profitability by identifying opportunities for cost reduction and negotiating volume-based discounts from suppliers (shellfish,salmon).
• Assisted in developing promotional programs showcasing the company''s diverse range of seafood offerings.
• Managed the operations of a USDC Seafood cutting facility in order to provide the best fresh Seafood to our customers in the industry.