Ryan Riesen
Woodbury,MN
Summary
Highly motivated and results-driven supply chain professional with over 3 years of experience in the beverage industry. Demonstrated expertise in driving operational efficiency, optimizing costs, and effectively managing complex supply chain challenges. Skilled in process improvement, cost reduction, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that enhance productivity and profitability in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
BevSource
12.2022 - Current
- Manage operations for a diverse portfolio of 6-8 clients, overseeing the creation of purchase orders, cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis, and vendor coordination
- Delivered $30,000 in COGS savings through strategic negotiations and cost optimization initiatives
- Advocated for clients in negotiations with Co-Manufacturers, avoiding $50,000 in downtime charges through effective production schedule management
- Procured and managed inventories to support customer backlog and forecast.
- Reduced operational costs with strategic budget planning and cost-effective resource allocation.
Production Planner
BevSource
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked closely with the Operations Business Specialist to align production plans with client forecasts, ensuring timely and cost-efficient production schedules
- Identified discrepancies in the Bill of Materials (BOM) for 20-30 SKUs, initiating an audit to correct inaccuracies and improve cost control
- Managed inventory reconciliation across 25 warehouses, identifying and resolving discrepancies worth $75,000
- Managed change requests effectively, balancing priorities while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
Senior Business Development Representative
SpotHopper
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with Account Executives to drive meetings with restaurant owners, closing an average of 5-6 deals per month
- Consistently exceeded sales targets, achieving Senior status after 8 months of quota performance
- Led CRM cleanup initiative, removing over 1,000 inactive locations, enhancing sales targeting and lead generation efforts
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Operations & Management, Marketing
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
05.2021
Skills
- Inventory control
- Financial analysis
- Process optimization
- Supplier relations
- Risk management
- Project management
Timeline
Operations Manager
BevSource
12.2022 - Current
Production Planner
BevSource
06.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Business Development Representative
SpotHopper
03.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - Supply Chain Operations & Management, Marketing
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Similar Profiles
Hasset SeidHasset Seid
Barista at Hilltop CafeBarista at Hilltop Cafe
Nick BarkleyNick Barkley
Early Intervention System Manager at City of MinneapolisEarly Intervention System Manager at City of Minneapolis
Aaron BrownAaron Brown
Student Pilot at ATP Flight SchoolStudent Pilot at ATP Flight School
EIRI'YAH DURREIRI'YAH DURR
Babysitter at Family Friends And NeighborsBabysitter at Family Friends And Neighbors
Tyson SummersTyson Summers
Operations Manager at Worley Investments LLCOperations Manager at Worley Investments LLC