Hostess Brands Work Values

Daily Duties at Hostess Brands:

Led team of four industrial engineers and one process/data analyst for $2.5 billion wholesale bakery, distributing fresh bread (Wonder, Home Pride, Nature's Pride) and snack cakes (Hostess, Dolly Madison, Drake's Cakes) from 39 bakeries and 600 distribution centers housing more than 5,500 DSD routes serving more than 170,000 customers nation-wide. Established first-ever Sales Operations functionality at Hostess, dedicated to measuring and improving sales/distribution processes. Masterminded initiative to optimize outbound delivery and service nationwide, removing $27M in annual distribution expense with an associated annual net revenue (non-profitable) reduction of only $8M. Leader for multiple company-wide sales/delivery/service transformation initiatives, including sourcing, procuring and implementing new technologies (WMS, TMS and analysis tools), negotiating new 3PL resources, and streamlining in-house transportation. Key member of the implementation team for pick-to- light and pick-to-voice systems at 3 key distribution facilities in Memphis, TN, Orlando, FL and Jacksonville, FL. Created automated analysis tool for executives and local market leadership to identify non-profitable customers and DSD routes and enable sales managers' access to live data showing real time order volume, velocity, and stop frequency for all customer tier levels. Significant increase in oversight and management of route effectiveness and personnel performance. Identified more than $16M in removable annual sales expense through targeted analysis of ordering, production and delivery strategies. Performed comprehensive stop-level cost analysis and realigned service level commitment structure to index service level with sales velocity. Automated analysis tool (above) enabled oversight of new performance expectations and service level adherence. Initiated and led the creation of an unprecedented tool to assess total ordering volume, velocity, and frequency for national account sales structure. Allowed for first-ever customer rationalization across local, regional, and national customer base to assess ROI at customer and sales route levels. Functioned as creative epicenter and thought leader for go-forward sales/delivery strategies and alternative distribution methodologies.

What they like about Hostess Brands:

A hiring company that offers alternative approaches to pay, performance bonuses, and/or equity in the firm is very attractive to you. You're generally less interested in working for an organization offering only traditional, salary-based compensation, one with limited opportunity to acquire equity in the firm, or one that does not actively promote skill development. In addition, you are more likely to choose a company that offers a variety of internal career options, with defined career paths. You view the learning of new skills and development of your expertise as key to your career advancement. These aspects of an organization may become even more important to you as you progress in your field, and are especially critical if you change career or occupation.

Tags

Inventory, Logistics, Sourcing, Distribution, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Purchasing, Transportation, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, SAP, Manhattan Associates, TMS, WMS, New Product Development, Operations

Skills

Team Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma Green Belt, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Lean, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Problem Solving, Gap Analysis, Critical Path, Microsoft Excel, Activity Based Costing, Microsoft Project, Business Process, Transportation, SAP, Forecasting, New Product Development, Project Management

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