Candyrific and Hilco Sweets have appointed Alex Guarneri as their new purchasing director.
“We are very excited about the experience and energy Alex will bring to this position and will lead CandyRific and Hilco Sweets to the next level in our continued growth,” said Lou DiMarco, president of Hilco Sweets.
In this role, Guarneri will oversee the company’s procurement strategy, manage supplier relationships and ensure procurement processes are aligned with the company’s goals and values.
Historically, we’ve done a great job with sourcing and building great relationships with our factories, which requires many people in our company to be involved at the same time. We know the future of CandyRific and Hilco Sweets will require a dedicated team member to oversee all aspects of day-to-day purchasing, and we look forward to having Alex join us.
Frank Puglia, executive vice president of licensing and product development for Candyrific and Hilco Sweets, said: “Alex’s wealth of knowledge and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our supply chain strategy and drive operational excellence.”
Guarneri has worked in the consumer products industry for more than a decade. Prior to that, she served as senior manager of new product sourcing and commercialization at The Bazooka Companies and held roles at Mars and Frankford Co.
