Summary
As a seasoned Commercial Analyst in the chocolate and confectionery industry with extensive experience in supply chain management, procurement, and strategic sourcing, I possess a deep understanding of commodity markets and trading. My background includes successfully managing relationships with suppliers and customers, coordinating complex transactions, and navigating diverse risk types. My analytical skills, honed through a master’s in economics and hands-on experience with SAP and Python, equip me to effectively manage physical sales across various commodities. My adaptability and proven track record in international environments make me an ideal candidate for this role.
Skills
Business: Contracting • Project Management • Business Strategy • FP&A • Stakeholder Management • International Commodities Markets • Pricing • Crisis Management • Economic Analysis
Technology: Excel • SAP Business Objects • Power BI • Python • SQL • Salesforce • Microsoft Office Suite
Experience
Barry Callebaut AG
Chicago, IL
Commercial Analyst
Jun 2021 – Present
§  Lead the annual contract renewal and pricing as part of the Strategic Supply Agreement with The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY)
§  Perform daily activities that facilitate the HSY annual business of 300 million lbs in chocolate and confections, generating 10+ million in profit
§  Support continuous improvement and new product introduction projects
Logistics Analyst
Feb 2020 – Jun 2021
§  Performed demand analyses and made buying recommendations for cocoa products in the North American production network
§  Maintained the sustainability credit portfolio for major programs (RFA, Fairtrade, etc.) against cocoa product purchases
Logistics Administrator
Mar 2018 – Feb 2020
§  Instructed shipments of cocoa products from origin to destination and reduced cost on last-leg logistics
§  Selected to attend One Young World 2019 in London, a consortium of 2000+ young leaders representing 190 countries to share ideas and find solutions for today’s issues
Bayer AG
Minneapolis, MN
Sales/Commercial Internships
Summer 2015 & Summer 2016
§  Collected and compiled data for various projects relating to new product introductions and environmental compliance
§  Learned about and promoted the portfolio of agrichemicals to clients in Wisconsin and Minnesota
Education
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
M in Economics
Sep 2022 – Present
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences
Sep 2013 – May 2017
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Certificate in Environmental Studies
Sep 2013 – May 2017
Courses & Certificates
Applied Econometrics I – NC State, 2023
Sustainability Foundations – ISSP, 2021
Series 3 – FINRA, 2020
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) – APICS, 2019