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Maureen Candito,

Head of Demand Planning and Replenishment at Lume Deodorant

Maureen Candito has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Maureen currently serves as the Head of Demand Planning and Replenishment at Lume Deodorant, a position they have held since September 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Lead Operations and Digital Transformation Consultant at Lume Deodorant from July 2021 to September 2022.

Before joining Lume Deodorant, Maureen held the position of Town Administrator at the Town of Lakeville, MA, from May 2019 to December 2020.

Prior to their role in municipal administration, Maureen worked at Martignetti Companies, a leading distributor and importer of alcoholic beverages, holding various positions. Maureen served as the Director of Sales and Operations Planning from October 2017 to May 2019, Director of Purchasing and Inventory Planning from June 2015 to October 2017, and Manager of Purchasing and Inventory for United, Connoisseur, and Classic Imports Divisions from October 2011 to June 2015. In their role as Purchasing/Inventory Manager, they introduced new analytic measurements and guidelines, implemented cross-functional teams, and established vendor partnerships to optimize purchasing efficiency and reduce inventory waste.

Early in their career, Maureen worked at Stop & Shop, a major supermarket chain. Maureen held the position of Senior Analyst in Business Insights- Competitive Pricing from July 2006 to July 2011, where they conducted training, supported category managers, and ensured the proper execution of retail strategies. Prior to this, they served as a Buyer, managing the Beverage Portfolio for the newly merged Stop & Shop and Giant Landover Supermarket chains. Their responsibilities included sales planning, forecasting, inventory management, and distribution.

Maureen's work experience with Stop & Shop began in 2001, where they initially worked in operations management. Additionally, they briefly worked as a Training and Development Coordinator at Stop & Shop from December 1999 to May 2000.

Maureen Candito's education history is as follows:

- Maureen obtained a Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business in 2021.

- From 2011 to 2019, they pursued a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree in Public Administration at Bridgewater State University.

- In 2013, they earned a Certificate in Local Government Leadership from the BSU Center for Policy Analysis.

- Maureen completed an MPA program in Governmental and Non-Profit Organization at Suffolk University from 1999 to 2000.

- Maureen obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Management from Bridgewater State University from 1992 to 1999.

- Additionally, they received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communications from Bridgewater State University from 1992 to 1998.

In terms of certifications, Maureen acquired the following:

- In May 2021, they obtained a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education.

- Maureen became a Notary Public in October 2019, certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

- Maureen holds an MCPPO certification in Design and Construction, Public Contracting, Supplies and Services from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

- Maureen also has certifications in Six Sigma, specifically a White Belt and a Yellow Belt, although the institutions and specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.

Furthermore, it is mentioned that Maureen attended Bridgewater Raynham, but no degree or field of study information is available for this institution.

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