David Sordo has over 25 years of experience in supply chain leadership roles within the food and beverage industry. He has a proven track record of developing supply chain strategies and teams to deliver financial results and superior customer service. At KraftHeinz, he led the consolidation of distribution networks and closure of sites, delivering $60 million in cost savings. Sordo has experience managing all aspects of customer supply chains and developing innovative solutions that generated millions in savings for both customers and companies. He is skilled in all areas of supply chain including warehousing, transportation, and systems implementation.
There is a major shift in the business operating requirements. This is caused by a critical shift in the mindset of the modern customer, who requires products and services produced in business cultures that are socially responsible.
There is a major shift in the business operating requirements. This is caused by a critical shift in the mindset of the modern customer, who requires products and services produced in business cultures that are socially responsible.
Purchasing departments contributes in product design, quality, cost of goods sold, manufacturing cycle time.
Ethical and Sustainable sourcing practices have become area of concern over the past five to ten years.
Global population growth, increasing environmental awareness, consumers desires for better corporate responsibility, and declining worldwide levels of natural resources has pressured companies to effectively implement these practices.
Purchasing departments contributes in product design, quality, cost of goods sold, manufacturing cycle time.
Ethical and Sustainable sourcing practices have become area of concern over the past five to ten years.
Global population growth, increasing environmental awareness, consumers desires for better corporate responsibility, and declining worldwide levels of natural resources has pressured companies to effectively implement these practices.
1. DAVID SORDO
1925 Dauntless Dr. • Glenview, Illinois 60026 • (847) 644-6278 • DLSordo66@gmail.com
Proven results driven leader possessing a track record of sustainable performance throughout numerous cross-functional
roles within logistics. Leverage expertise in Distribution, Customer Development, Supply Chain
Systems, and Major Client Relations to develop innovative solutions to
support profitability within a progressive organization.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
» Successful supply chain leadership experience, including leading development of strong teams, supply chain
strategies & execution, delivering financial results coupled with superior customer service.
» Innovative problem solver experienced at interfacing internally and externally with all organizational levels of
Customers, 3PL’s and Vendors.
» Strong Customer facing skills with a successful track record of developing successful solutions from idea to
implementation.
» Extensive experience in warehouse operations startups, turnarounds, and warehouse management system roll outs.
» Demonstrated balanced approach to achieving Supply Chain goals without compromising overall cost and service.
» Dedicated to educating and teaching others end to end supply chain knowledge.
CAREER KRAFTHEINZ COMPANY Chicago, Illinois 2015 to 2016
JOURNAL: Associate Director Network Footprint Consolidation – US
Selected to an elite team responsible for establishing the distribution network footprint for the newly
formed KraftHeinz Company. Provided leadership, experience, and knowledge to establish and
execute against the roadmap of changes required to deliver $60 million in cost savings.
Highlights » Performed an integral role in developing and enhancing multiple iterations of Network
consolidation modeling to merge Kraft and Heinz separate Distribution networks.
» Provided the experience and guidance needed to develop an executable transition plan with
realistic timelines to achieve overall savings targets without disrupting the business.
» Led Network changes for 17 sites including 2 plant closures. Changes included plant
production expansion/contraction, Distribution Center expansion and closure.
» Successfully managed the capital expenditures related to transition expenses including
racking, MHE, labor, transportation, outside storage and 3PL transitions.
» Exhibited swift adaptability after KraftHeinz merger brought about a revolutionary change
in culture, leadership, operating protocols, and accountability.
KRAFT FOODS Northfield, Illinois 1991 to 2015
Associate Director Customer Supply Chain Development – US (2007 to 2015)
Managed Foodservice customer supply chain operations within third largest food and beverage
company in United States with responsibility for $1.5 billion in annualized Foodservice revenue.
Responsible for all customer/supplier performance results across logistics, including customer fill rate
for Distributors.
Highlights » Led numerous network modeling supply chain solutions to account for incremental savings
and costs associated with warehousing and transportation changes. These changes were
beneficial to both Kraft and our Customers supply chain networks.
» Developed industry leading Foodservice Supply Chain program resulting in $2 million
dollars of savings for both Kraft and our Customers.
» Designed and implemented innovative Transportation Efficiency Allowance generating $2.5
million dollars in savings while eliminating $3.0 million dollars in supply chain related
deductions. Received prestigious President’s Award as recognition.
» As a result of my Customer Development work our team was awarded Supplier of the year
from US Foods in 2009 and top 20 Supplier from Sysco in 2010.
» Successfully led the separation of Kraft and Mondelez Foodservice businesses.
» Became certified trainer in IDEO ideation process and successfully applied the methodology
to drive efficiencies across Kraft and customer supply chains.
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Distribution/Supply Chain Services Manager (2001 to 2007)
Served as a corporate resource with national distribution network scope accountable for
acquisition/divestiture warehousing activities, financial performance, network best practices, facility
design and material handling equipment.
Highlights » Led the Nabisco integration work as it related to warehouse design across seven Kraft
Mixing Centers. Facility Layout Design, Racking and MHE procurement of $20 million, item
velocity analysis, on time and flawless execution.
» Designed and managed the development of a companywide damage reduction program
resulting in over $5 million in savings and reduced Customer claims. Educational video was
provided to GMA as an industry leading program.
» Led the design and implementation of the Countback Modification to our warehouse
management system resulting in $4 million of savings related to picking errors.
» Responsible for the evaluation and justification for the purchase of McHugh (Red Prairie)
Labor Performance tracking system with engineered standards. Overall savings exceeded
$10 million per year.
» Responsible for all Racking and MHE design and specification work for Plants and Mixing
Centers across over 30 locations.
» Served Dry and Refrigerated Mixing Centers to ensure linkage and implementation of Best
Practices across the Network.
Distribution Operations Manager (Aurora, IL) (1998 to 2000)
Accountable for Cost, Service and Quality for Kraft’s largest Dry 3PL managed Mixing Center.
Successfully delivered on all targets related to productivity, quality, and service.
Warehouse Implementation Manager (Northfield, IL) (1996 to 1998)
Responsible for multiple Mixing Center/Plant warehouse management system startups with a
team of Project Managers and Coaches.
Warehouse Project Manager (Northfield, IL) (1996)
Instrumental in developing an implementation process template utilized to convert the entire
Plant and Mixing Center network to one single warehouse management system.
Materials Manager (Glenview, IL) (1995-1996)
Managed dry milled agricultural commodity inventories across multiple Divisions.
Inventory Control Supervisor (Northlake, IL) (1995)
Responsible for all inventory and customer billing related to Central region.
Customer Service Coordinator (Northlake, IL) (1994)
Managed the entire order to cash process for the largest Central Region Customer.
Warehouse Supervisor (Northlake, IL) (1991-1993)
Managed inbound and outbound shipping activity with a team of 30 lift truck operators.
EDUCATION: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY DeKalb, Illinois
Bachelor of Science Degree in Operations Management
TECHNOLOGY: • Expert in WMS and labor management software
• Strong strategic understanding of SAP GATP
• APICS certification (5 exams)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office