Jessica Hughes
@jessicahughes
Expert consultant specializing in product development and procurement.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
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
Junior Practice Specialist
McKinsey & Company
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 9 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.
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.
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.
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
PUPenn 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.
PUPenn 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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