Taryn Vormestrand

Experience

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  Artisan Advising

  Freelance Supply Chain & Small Business Administration Resource

  Dec 2022 - Present

  Artisan Advising provides advisory, leadership, and tactical support to businesses focusing on supply chain management and small business administration. We focus on making a business run smoothly, repeatably, and with minimal impact from the external forces that can throw curveballs each day.

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  Boston

  Global Supply Chain Planning Director

  May 2021 - Dec 2022

  Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical technologies that improve the health of patients around the world.

  • Orchestrated the monthly SI&OP process, improving service levels by 15%.
  • Led a divisional leadership team, ensuring inventory and service level targets were consistently met.
  • Provided strategic leadership to a team of Global Supply Chain Managers and Analysts, resulting in a 20% increase in operational efficiency.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement which led to a 10% reduction in waste across supply chain operations.
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  Boston

  Senior Manager - Global Supply Chain Planning

  Sep 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Managed demand planning and execution, enhancing service level objectives by 25%.
  • Improved finished goods inventory levels, resulting in a 30% decrease in excess inventory.
  • Maintained planning systems integrity, which led to an accuracy improvement by 15%.
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  Rapid Packaging Inc.

  Vice President of Supply Chain

  Jul 2018 - Sep 2019

  Rapid Packaging provides packaging solutions, including systems, supplies, and automated processes, since 1976.

  • Directed overall supply chain operations, including sourcing and inventory planning, achieving a 20% increase in productivity.
  • Developed strategic plans that improved material flow efficiency by 15%.
  • Implemented cost-reduction strategies saving the company 10% annually.
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  General Mills

  Transportation Operations Manager

  Mar 2017 - Jul 2018

  General Mills is a leading global food company known for its popular brands, such as Cheerios, Pillsbury, and Haagen-Dazs.

  • Implemented a transportation strategy for inbound freight, enhancing shipping efficiency by 20%.
  • Reduced outbound freight costs by optimizing routes and consolidating shipments.
  • Managed a fleet that successfully serviced over 500 shipping facilities across the country.
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  General Mills

  Project Manager

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Developed a manufacturing rate process review, improving contract manufacturing efficiency by 15%.
  • Successfully uploaded and integrated plans into SAP, aligning contract manufacturing objectives.
  • Completed capacity and supply planning responsibilities, supporting annual production cycles for Dry Baking.
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  General Mills

  Customer Service Facility Manager

  May 2014 - Oct 2016

  • Managed fulfillment operations, achieving a 98% fill rate for customer orders across five states.
  • Optimized distribution lanes, reducing transportation costs by 10%.
  • Improved operational efficiency, leading to a 15% increase in delivery speed.
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  General Mills

  Supply Chain Replenishment Business Lead

  Oct 2012 - May 2014
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  General Mills

  Logistics Business Planner - Main Meals and Side Dishes

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2012