William Grunow
Waukee
Summary
Senior supply chain leader with extensive experience supporting large, distributed hospitality and foodservice operations. Proven record of driving purchasing compliance, supplier governance, sustainability initiatives, and operational standardization across complex portfolios. Trusted partner to operations, finance, and executive leadership with a pragmatic, results-driven approach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Supply Chain
Aramark
03.2021 - Current
- Managed the relationship between our Colleges and Universities business unit with over $2B a year in annual purchases.
- Increased purchasing compliance & rebates by 14% in FY25 in my business unit.
- Created & Implemented a forecasting plan for our broadline suppliers that both increased purchasing compliance & the accuracy of the forecast.
- Responsible for multiple supplier relationships. Ranging from small local manufactures to national partners
- Supervised staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
Hospitality Enablement Director
Aramark
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Responsible for developing & implementing policies and procedures associated with food service operations.
- Crated and managed action plans for underperforming accounts to reduce food & labor costs as well as increase purchasing compliance and other KPIs.
- Involved with new sales presenations & led new mobilizations at new business at Colleges and Universities.
Food Service Director- Grand View University
Aramark
07.2016 - 12.2018
Assistant Food Service Director-Monmouth College
Aramark
05.2014 - 07.2016
Food Service Manager-South Dakota State University
Aramark
05.2013 - 05.2014
Food Service Manager- Monmouth College
Aramark
01.2010 - 05.2013
Education
MBA - Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Monmouth College
Monmouth05-2013
Skills
- Production planning
Supply Chain Leadership
Purchasing Compliance & Governance
Supplier & Contract Enablement
Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing
Cross-Functional Operations Partnership
Process Optimization & Standardization
Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Demand forecasting
- Supply chain distribution
Timeline
Director of Supply Chain
Aramark
03.2021 - Current
Hospitality Enablement Director
Aramark
01.2018 - 03.2021
Food Service Director- Grand View University
Aramark
07.2016 - 12.2018
Assistant Food Service Director-Monmouth College
Aramark
05.2014 - 07.2016
Food Service Manager-South Dakota State University
Aramark
05.2013 - 05.2014
Food Service Manager- Monmouth College
Aramark
01.2010 - 05.2013
MBA - Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Monmouth College