Yvette Lim
Chicago,IL
Summary
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relationship Management , Innovation-Driven Procurement & Category Management, Agile Project & Process Optimization , Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement , New Product Commercialization & Supplier-Enabled Innovation, Market Analysis & Risk Mitigation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager - Innovation
Kraft Heinz
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Drive supplier-enabled innovation sessions to identify and integrate cutting-edge solutions across product categories.
- Oversee end-to-end procurement strategies for new product commercialization, ensuring alignment with market trends and organizational goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute Stage-Gate project management processes.
- Optimize procurement processes through market and supplier landscape analysis, delivering value and agility.
- Started the role as Category Manager Consultant through IBM Business Services in October 2022, transitioned to full-time Kraft Heinz Procurement Manager in May 2023.
Category Manager, Indirect Procurement
Getir
Chicago, IL
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Oversaw sourcing, demand planning, and inventory management for helmets, apparel, rider gear and accessories.
- Led product testing efforts, provided evaluations, and implemented improvements.
- Lead weekly virtual meetings with cross-functional teams.
- Achieved 28% cost reduction by launching a new category with local sourcing and coordination.
- Facilitated store launches by efficiently managing shipment forecasts.
Category Manager
Flying Food Group
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Led national pricing program implementation and achieved significant savings across key categories.
- Executed Category Reviews, RFP, Joint Business Reviews with vendors.
- Worked with Corporate Culinary team on menu innovation and product evaluations.
- Led contract negotiations, monitoring and collecting vendor allowances.
- Lead weekly and bi-monthly cross-functional meetings with Culinary, Business Unit Purchasing Managers, and vendor calls.
Brand Ambassador
Independent
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Event promoter and community builder for Chicago Kizomba Dance Community.
- Developed marketing strategies for instructors and dance studios. Created and Managed community calendar of classes and events.
- Social Media Affiliate for Urbanity Dance Chicago, NeoKiz Festival, Afro Summer Festival, Burju Shoes, and Aventura Dance Cruise.
- GLG Council member, consulted on projects to provide key market trends and dynamics.
Associate Category Manager
US Foods
Rosemont, IL
04.2012 - 08.2018
- Directed $622M consumer packaged goods in disposable category (18K SKUs), oversaw product life cycle of existing products as well as managed inception to launch of new and innovative product initiatives. Lead project kickoff meetings, weekly status calls, product launches, tracked performance, and lessons learned.
- Successfully drove conversion of $1M in sales of private label brand of pizza boxes which contributed to 600 basis points private label brand penetration. Achieved by managing the project timeline, key stakeholders, and working closely with vendors on the production schedule and inventory to ensure an uninterrupted flow of supply.
- Spearheaded the launch of over 270 non-food products with 3rd party certifications on sustainability which resulted to 29% lift in case sales from prior year. Partnered with vendors and cross functional teams in re-branding products under US Foods Serve Good Program. Collaborated with marketing team on design of packaging and marketing materials.
- Led the relaunch of private label brand for take-out/delivery products and development of innovative tamper evident label. Collaborated with vendors to deliver effective training materials and digital marketing campaign.
- Developed promotional and training materials with vendors, and provided creative briefs for the marketing team. Supervised product photo shoots.
- Attended and supervised food shows across the country. Coordinated with vendors and regional managers on delivery of samples and booth set up. Ensured accurate brand representation.
- Performed regular analysis of product sales and market share. Prepare and present reports for monthly financial review.
- Generated RFPs, reviewed vendor proposals, drafted and amended contracts to support the category.
- Integral part of Replenishment's Pilot Group from April 2012 to April 2013 for centralized procurement, assisted in training new buyers during the rollout. Procured dry and frozen, non-perishable foods, meeting and exceeding individual and market service-level goals. Utilized JDA.
Associate Buyer/Online Merchandiser
Sears Holdings Corporation
Hoffmann Estates, IL
02.2007 - 06.2011
- Managed $240M in the Consumer Electronics TV category; developed and implemented the Ultimate Football Experience sales contest, which drove $140M in incremental sales. Collaborated with vendors on exclusive models and promotional offers. Regularly met with vendors on new, innovative product proposals. I attended vendor trade shows.
- Prepared weekly sales recap reports, and monthly financial review.
- Ran online merchandising for the 2010 holiday season, achieving a 14% increase in Cyber Monday consumer electronics sales compared to the prior year.
- Optimized online navigation and presentation through Omniture. Experience working with affiliates on planning SEO. Managed advertising plans, monitoring, and maintaining promotional performance. Partnered with corporate store buyers on weekly promotions.
- Conducted a site test for weekly Sears.com consumer electronics promotions.
Education
Fashion Merchandising Management
International Academy of Design And Technology
1989
Timeline
Procurement Manager - Innovation
Kraft Heinz
10.2022 - Current
Category Manager, Indirect Procurement
Getir
02.2022 - 05.2022
Category Manager
Flying Food Group
09.2019 - 02.2022
Brand Ambassador
Independent
08.2018 - 09.2019
Associate Category Manager
US Foods
04.2012 - 08.2018
Associate Buyer/Online Merchandiser
Sears Holdings Corporation
02.2007 - 06.2011
Fashion Merchandising Management
International Academy of Design And Technology
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