Tai Hirosumi

I've led supply chain and operational transformation at Ventura Foods, including a Canadian food-labeling modernization initiative that reduced potential exposure from $3 million to $500,000 through inventory wind-down and label transition management.

I managed cross-functional projects spanning ingredient conversions across 100+ SKUs, a controlled plant shutdown completed in three weeks instead of one month, and conveyor sensor upgrades across 13 manufacturing facilities.

As Ventura Foods' JDE subject matter expert, I drove ERP conversion requirements, testing, and workflow alignment for supply chain planning and forecasting. I also developed demand optimization reporting that contributed to a 15% reduction in waste and led SKU rationalization, master-data, and GS1-alignment efforts.

Earlier, I implemented Demand Solutions across 11 plants, helped establish the S&OP process, and introduced planning methodologies for production, materials, transportation, and logistics. I also achieved an average 18% cost reduction through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation at Price Point Mail Order.