TODD W.

ARVER
14886 Tealwood Court, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Home: 952-934-1062 * Mobile: 952-412-5592 * ta9c60f0@westpost.net
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Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Professional
Extensive experience across multiple supply chain disciplines including strategi
c sourcing, contract negotiations, RFP/RFQ bids, inventory management, MRP syste
ms and vendor management. Proven abilities in cost reductions, process improvem
ents and minimizing logistical costs. Strong procurement skills in consumer pac
kaged goods, institutional/food service products, raw materials/commodities, pac
kaging, MRO and supplies. Superb written and oral communications abilities with
excellent teaming strengths. Superior vendor management skills including perf
ormance monitoring and relationship building. Food experience at retail, whol
esale and in manufacturing.
Areas of Expertise
Data Mining & Analysis * Contract Negotiations
New Product Development * Inventory Management * Strategic Sourcing
Operations/Manufacturing * Warehousing/Logistics
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Professional Experience
SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND, St. Paul, MN 2006 - 2008
Director, Purchasing and Procurement (Position eliminated)
Member of leadership team, spearheaded the redevelopment of the purchase program
through product selection, supplier and logistics negotiations, reduced cost an
d improved customer service. Solicited product donations from local and regiona
l manufacturers and distributors. Strategically sourced products for other food
banks on a continuous basis. Coordinated efforts for food/fund drives and other
special events as needed.
Key Accomplishments
* Doubled purchase tonnage distributed to agencies through reduced cost and imp
roved service level.
* Reduced cost levels to member agencies by 14% in 2007.
* Quadrupled sales to outside food banks utilizing block buys.
* Increased donated tonnage from solicitation efforts by 15% in 2007 by adding
11 new donors.
* Increased purchase product percent to total from under 7% to 15%.
MALT-O-MEAL COMPANY, Northfield, MN 2006
Raw Materials Buyer/Planner (Left because of 3 hour daily commute)
Member of the supply chain team managing the procurement and logistics of all ra
w commodity products, ingredients and supply items utilized in the manufacture o
f RTE (ready to eat) and hot cereals. Built effective communication network wit
h other departments including scheduling, operations and warehousing to optimize
inventory levels and minimize product shortages.
Key Accomplishment
* Reduced raw commodity inventory by 2 million pounds (7%) while maintaining se
rvice level.
LUND FOOD HOLDINGS , INC., Minneapolis, MN 2005
Purchasing Manager (Position eliminated)
Managed the purchasing of all ingredients, packaging and supplies utilized in th
e manufacture of bakery and deli products. Lead packaging procurement for all r
etail outlets. Assisted in the consolidation of three commissary operations int
o one manufacturing operation.
Key Accomplishments
* Decreased product costs by $281,000 annually through strategic sourcing
and strong price negotiations
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BEST BRANDS CORP., St. Paul, MN

2003 - 2004
Director of Purchasing (Left after company was restructured)
Supervised and managed the purchasing activities of six buyers in three location
s to optimize customer service levels, minimize inventory levels and reduce tota
l spend. Developed and implemented synergies companywide to help achieve these
goals.
Key Accomplishments
* Decreased inventory shrink by $200,000 by identifying and correcting several
inaccurate line procedures.
* Increased service level from 95% to 98.5% through reduction of ingredient out
-of-stocks.
WAYMOUTH FARMS, INC., New Hope, MN
1997 - 2003
Purchasing Manager
Managed the procurement of all ingredients, packaging, finished products, suppli
es and MRO items. Sourced and negotiated all commodity contracts, established s
trong working relationships with suppliers, managed inventory levels and a team
member of the production/planning work unit.
Key Accomplishments
* Produced a $103,000 (48%) cost reduction and generated additional $160,000 re
sale profits by correctly analyzing and interpreting global commodity forecas
ts.
* Key member of marketing team developing a steady stream of new items and prod
uct lines.
SUPERVALU, INC., Eden Prairie, MN 1976 - 1997
Commodity Manager - Preferred Products, Inc. (SuperValu wholly owned subsidiary)
1991 - 1997
Purchased all ingredients, packaging and finished products for the manufacturing
process. Strategically sourced and negotiated all commodity and packaging cont
racts, managed inventory, scheduled and planned production and with shared respo
nsibility for product sales. Purchased and merchandised over 20 private label c
ategories from outside manufacturers involving new product development, category
penetration and creating marketing and merchandising programs to increase sales
.
Key Accomplishments
* Reduced packaging and freight expenses by $200,000 (4.5%) annually b
y developing and implementing a container conversion from glass to PET jars
for the peanut butter line.
* Negotiated consignment contract with two vendors reducing inventory by $3 mil
lion annually.
* Sourced new vendor in global commodity where SuperValu, Inc. received $325,00
0 in additional promotional monies and increased rebates.
Additional Experience - SuperValu, Inc.
Market Analyst - Site studies for new, relocated and remodeled grocery stores.
1986 - 1991
Grocery Products Coordinator - Developed and implemented internal diverting prog
ram. 1983 - 1986
Product Manager - Store Brands - Developed and marketed private label programs.
 1976 - 1983
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Education
MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota