Angela Schaefer
About Angela Schaefer
Angela Schaefer is a Logistics Supply Planner at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, with extensive experience in sourcing and supply chain management.
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Angela Schaefer is a Logistics Supply Planner currently employed at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Professional Experience
Angela Schaefer has extensive experience in the logistics and supply chain sector. Currently, she holds the position of Logistics Supply Planner at General Mills. Previously, Angela worked at General Mills as a Senior Buyer in Indirect Sourcing Operations from 2015 to 2017. Before that, she was employed by Target in various roles, including Global Sourcing Product Manager for the Canada Initiative (2013-2015), Global Sourcing Product Manager (2012-2013), Senior Sourcing Business Analyst/ SWAT Senior Analyst (2010-2012), and Merchandising Business Analyst (2008-2010), all based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Education and Expertise
Angela Schaefer earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Apparel Merchandising with a minor in Business from South Dakota State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Her academic background laid a solid foundation for her career in supply chain and logistics management.
Achievements at General Mills
Angela has made notable contributions at General Mills, including leading a cross-functional team to streamline logistics processes, resulting in a 15% cost reduction in the supply chain. She developed a new cost negotiation strategy that saved the company $2 million annually and implemented a sales analysis tool that improved forecasting accuracy by 20%. Angela played a significant role in the product development team, contributing to the launch of three new product lines. In 2019, she was recognized as 'Employee of the Year' for her outstanding performance in logistics planning.
Mentorship and Industry Involvement
Angela mentors junior employees at General Mills, focusing on their career development and skill enhancement in supply chain management. She regularly participates in industry conferences on logistics and supply chain management, where she shares insights and best practices, contributing to the wider knowledge base in her field.