Candyrific and Hilco Sweets have tapped Alex Guarneri as their new Director of Sourcing.
“We are very excited over the experience and energy that we know Alex will bring to this position, taking CandyRific and Hilco Sweets to the next level in our continued growth,” says Lou DiMarco, President of Hilco Sweets.
In this role, Guarneri will oversee the companies’ sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure procurement processes align with the companies’ goals and values.
Historically, we have done a great job sourcing and creating excellent relationships with our factories that required many individuals in our companies involved at the same time. We know the future of CandyRific and Hilco Sweets needs a fully focused team member that oversees all aspects of sourcing daily, and we are looking forward to Alex joining us.”
“Alex’s wealth of knowledge and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our supply chain strategies and drive operational excellence,” says Frank Puglia, Executive Vice President of Licensing and Product Development for Candyrific and Hilco Sweets.
Guarneri has spent more than a decade in the consumer packaged goods industry. Previously, she has worked as Senior Manager of New Product Sourcing and Commercialization at The Bazooka Companies and has held position with Mars and the Frankford Co.
