mallory rittgarn

* Managed a team executing the monthly profit focused planning, S&OP cadence – including demand planning, supply planning and mill system balancing * Drove in ~$20M in EBITDA benefit in 2017 from improved mix management and network optimization * 1 of 15 individuals in the company to receive the 2018 KapStone President’s Award for outstanding service and commitment to excellence * Integrated our internal container system into the S&OP process by developing a monthly demand planning cadence and rollstock ordering expectations * Implemented an inventory management tool via the Microsoft Power BI platform that will drive down our consignment inventory to target levels and free up ~$3 - $5M in working capital to further invest in KapStone’s assets

Advisory Associate in the Operations & Industrial Products Group

* Worked for a global financial supply chain company that offers business to business payments and outsources transportation services * My tasks included supporting full time auditors in tasks relating to inflow and outflow of financial invoices, Audited, corrected, and cut invoices to be paid

* Engaged in a multimillion, five wave, leveraged spend project for a top five ranked Private Equity firm as a part of the Procurement Management Office work stream * duties included setting project plan, setting and assessing KPIs, resource allocation, and performance tracking * Complied savings across twenty categories of spend, on thirty Portfolio Companies * Savings across all categories totaled $120mm * presented findings and savings to C-Suite employees * Participated and played an active role in preparing for Quarterly Business Reviews with PE firm and Preferred Suppliers * Helped identify potential candidates for hire as a project analyst on the client side * client was able to select and hire a successful candidate from presented recommendations

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation operates businesses in the paper, packaging and forest products industries. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, KapStone is the region's largest producer of kraft paper and the fifth largest producer of containerboard in North America. Annual revenues exceed $2.1 billion. We are committed to using our industry leadership—and deep passion—to create innovative products, ensure a safe workplace, and provide support for the communities where we live and work.

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation operates businesses in the paper, packaging and forest products industries. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, KapStone is the region's largest producer of kraft paper and the fifth largest producer of containerboard in North America. Annual revenues exceed $2.1 billion. We are committed to using our industry leadership—and deep passion—to create innovative products, ensure a safe workplace, and provide support for the communities where we live and work.