Barb Balantine
About Barb Balantine
Barb Balantine is a Category Business Analyst at Us Foods and a Real Estate Broker at Carmarc Realty Group, LLC, with over six years of experience in data analysis and procurement. She has a strong background in material management and has generated significant savings through process improvements.
Work at US Foods
Currently, Barb Balantine serves as a Category Business Analyst, CIM at US Foods in Rosemont, Illinois. In this role, she specializes in data collection and analysis, internal customer service, and vendor relations. She is recognized as an SAP subject matter expert, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations. Her responsibilities include analyzing market trends and optimizing product categories to enhance business performance.
Current Role at Carmarc Realty Group, LLC
Barb Balantine has been working as a Real Estate Broker at Carmarc Realty Group, LLC since 2018 in West Chicago, Illinois. Over her six years in this position, she has utilized her analytical skills to assist clients in navigating the real estate market. Her experience in data analysis supports her ability to provide valuable insights to clients, ensuring informed decision-making in property transactions.
Professional Background
Barb Balantine has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across multiple industries. She worked at Kraft Foods Group as a Procurement Master Data Management specialist from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Corporate Procurement Analyst at BP for a month in 2017 in London. Her tenure at Gate Gourmet spanned six years, where she held positions such as Senior Data Management SAP MM and PP, and Bill of Materials Purchasing Administrator. She also worked at CDK Global and Sensient Technologies Corporation in procurement and data management roles.
Education and Expertise
Barb Balantine studied Business Management at the College of DuPage, where she earned an Associate's degree. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in fields such as Human Resource Management, Material Management, Production Planning, and Business Process Improvement. She demonstrates leadership skills in team settings and is adept at translating large volumes of data into actionable insights.
Achievements in Cost Savings
Barb Balantine has been recognized for her ability to generate significant cost savings in her roles. Notably, she generated over $3.2 million in savings in material and food costs through process improvement and materials management initiatives. Her resourcefulness and creative problem-solving skills have contributed to enhancing operational efficiency in her work environments.