John Lynn

Procurement Operations Analyst @ ACH Food Companies, Inc.

About

As a person who has experienced a fair share of moving throughout my childhood, I have amassed unique skills and experiences that shape me into the individual I am today. One of the most prominent and important skills I have gained over time was the ability to communicate with a wide variety of people with different personality types. Living in countries like Finland and Canada forced me to analyze a person based on both experiences and culture. Understanding an individual's cultural background and adapting it to the relationship building process is essential to effective relationship management.

Country

United States

City

Greater Chicago Area

Industry

Food & Beverages

Skill

Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Leadership, Social Media, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Status Tracking, JD Edwards, Food & Beverage, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Logistics Analysis, Logistics Management, Manufacturing, SAP ERP

Experience

Procurement Operations Analyst

ACH Food Companies, Inc.

2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States

Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Operating Supplies, MHE & Pallets

Smithfield Foods

2022-12 - 2025-9 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Lisle, Illinois, United States

• Developed and managed RFPs, ensuring alignment with strategic sourcing goals. • Negotiated final rates, contributing to the implementation of $12MM in cost savings over 2.5 years. • Oversaw a spend responsibility of $90MM, enhancing supplier relationships and onboarding new suppliers.

Operational Procurement Manager - Sycamore, McIntosh & North American Ingredients

Tate & Lyle

2021-12 - 2022-12 · 1 yr 1 mo

Sycamore, Illinois, United States

• Managed procurement operations for two facilities and company-wide ingredients, ensuring seamless supply chain efficiency. • Executed multiple category management strategies, optimizing sourcing and cost-effectiveness. • Oversaw MRP master data management and PO processing, achieving >90% on-time delivery for inbound POs to ensure machine uptime.

Buyer

Tate & Lyle

2021-5 - 2021-12 · 8 mos

Sycamore, Illinois, United States

Buyer/Planner - Solutions

Prinova USA

2021-1 - 2021-5 · 5 mos

Carol Stream, Illinois, United States

Supply Chain Analyst - Solutions

Prinova USA

2020-1 - 2021-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Carol Stream, Illinois

Supply Chain Support - Solutions

Prinova USA

2019-1 - 2020-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Carol Stream, Illinois

Solutions Division

Transportation Intern

C.H. Robinson

2018-5 - 2018-8 · 4 mos

Woodridge, IL

I was employed at CH Robinson as a Transportation intern. I both aggregated new business and maintained customers by fulfilling order requests. After an order is requested I also monitored and managed any issues along the transportation process. I also secured a customer involved in international transportation from Canada-United States. During transport, I worked as liaison between multiple parties including the customer, carrier and customs agent. The customer has continued to work with CH Robinson after my internship completion due to effective service.

Crew Lead

College Works Painting

2017-5 - 2017-8 · 4 mos

Davenport, Iowa Area

While at College Works Painting I managed over a crew of 2-3 employees to ensure project fulfillment. I also worked directly with the customer to ensure satisfaction with both the product and service. I also developed strong people skills/sales ability by soliciting business through both calling and door to door sales. Worked extensively in overcoming objections to generate over 30 potential customers for the organization. In addition, I ensured employee satisfaction by relaying concerns to proper supervisors. Also, I handled any necessary disciplinary action that came up throughout the summer. This included: hours reductions, disciplinary warnings, and unfortunately 1 termination.

Seasonal Shift Lead

Cold Stone Creamery

2015-12 - 2017-4 · 1 yr 5 mos

Bettendorf, Iowa

I worked at Coldstone Creamery on breaks from school as a seasonal shift lead and crew member. I mostly worked during winter and summer break but occasionally worked weekends during busy season. I was quickly promoted to seasonal shift lead after approximately 8 months of employment based on performance.