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Jessica Hughes

@jessicahughes

Expert consultant specializing in product development and procurement.

United States

What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that foster growth, collaboration, and innovation in supply chain and procurement.

I am an expert consultant with over 2.5 years of experience delivering high-impact results for clients in the Product Development and Procurement space. My focus has been on cost transformations, eRFX delivery, supplier identification, bid analysis, and packaging cost reduction. At McKinsey & Company, I successfully drove over 30% savings through end-to-end RFP support on a $60M spend in the rental equipment category, and I developed business cases for initiatives worth over $300M in savings across a $2B procurement baseline.

My analytical skills have led to significant achievements, including over 10% savings in packaging costs and carbon emissions for top-selling SKUs of large CPG clients. I have collaborated with senior vice presidents of a $25B financial company to identify savings opportunities totaling over $1B in spend. Leveraging GenAI, I identified an 11% savings opportunity on vendor contracts for a $10B spend in just four weeks, producing category and vendor-specific recommendations based on best practices.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Junior Practice Specialist

McKinsey & Company

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

As a Junior Practice Specialist, I drive significant savings through end-to-end RFP support and develop business cases for large-scale procurement initiatives. My role involves collaborating with senior executives to identify savings opportunities across various categories.

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Product Development and Procurement Fellow

McKinsey & Company

Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 (11 months)

In this role, I focused on delivering high-impact results through supplier identification and bid analysis, achieving substantial savings in various procurement categories.

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Supply Chain Distribution Center Intern

Crate and Barrel

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 (2 months)

As an intern, I improved shipping accuracy and assisted in HR discussions, utilizing my Spanish skills for translation and conflict resolution, while presenting productivity findings to executives.

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Supply Chain Co-op

Arthrex

Aug 2020 - Dec 2020 (4 months)

In my co-op role, I focused on capacity planning and demand forecasting, utilizing SAP and Agile to enhance tracking accuracy and supplier performance.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Penn State University

Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain & Information Systems

2018 - 2022

Completed a dual degree in Supply Chain & Information Systems and Spanish, with a minor in International Business. Gained comprehensive knowledge in supply chain management, data analysis, and international business practices.

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Penn State University

Bachelor of Science, Spanish

2018 - 2022

Completed a dual degree in Supply Chain & Information Systems and Spanish, with a minor in International Business. Developed strong analytical skills and cultural competencies through coursework and practical applications.

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