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Meet Marie K. Ozenua

An operations strategist, AI builder & founder making real impact at the intersection of consumer, beauty and technology.

A look into her world

MKH Collective →

Data-driven consulting for CPG brands at every stage of growth — growth strategy, procurement, and operations in one integrated practice.

Halite Intelligence →

Consumer identity infrastructure for AI commerce — one consented, portable profile that travels with the shopper from brand to brand, so they arrive already known.

Nnu Botanica →

A beauty brand rooted in ancestral botanicals — because representation in beauty is not a trend, it is a necessity.

Aura →

An AI-powered beauty and fragrance tracker — discover, organize, and explore your personal scent universe with smart search, daily logging, and personalized recommendations.

Marie K. Ozenua

About Marie

Marie has built, scaled and shipped at the intersection of enterprise and innovation.

With a Master's in Supply Chain Engineering from Georgia Tech and a career spanning McKinsey, Accenture, and global procurement advisory, Marie has spent years turning complex supply systems into competitive advantages across beauty, manufacturing, and private equity.

Her deepest work lives at the intersection of beauty and technology. She founded MKH Collective — data-driven CPG consulting across growth, procurement, and operations — and Halite Intelligence — consumer identity infrastructure for AI commerce. She also founded Nnu Botanica, a beauty brand rooted in ancestral botanicals, because representation in beauty is not a trend — it is a necessity.

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Tools & Expertise

Category
Skills
Data & Analytics
Python
SQL / PostgreSQL
R
Tableau
Power BI
MS Excel (Advanced)
Alteryx
Google Ads
Development & Technical
React
Next.js
Claude Code
Anthropic API
AWS
Docker
GitHub
Python
Database & Infrastructure
PostgreSQL
Supabase
SQL
AWS RDS
Docker
Vercel
Design & Creative
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
MS Project
Facebook Ads
Shopify
Photography
Procurement & Strategy
Strategic Sourcing
Spend Analysis
Supplier Management
RFx Process
Contract Negotiation
Cost Optimization
Category Management
  • Founded and leading Halite Intelligence — consumer identity infrastructure for AI commerce, built on one consented consumer profile that travels brand to brand
  • Shipped a two-sided system: a brand-side identity and recommendation layer, and Hallie, the consumer app where shoppers own and monetize their own profile
  • Building full-stack product using React, Next.js, Supabase, PostgreSQL, and the Anthropic API
  • Driving strategic procurement initiatives within one of the world's leading luxury beauty groups
  • Supporting global sourcing strategy, supplier governance, and cost optimization across beauty categories
  • Led cross-functional cost savings initiatives across $150M+ in spend, owning project execution, timelines, and financial outcomes
  • Conducted enterprise spend assessments for Private Equity clients identifying 5–10% cost optimization opportunities
  • Managed strategic vendor relationships across a portfolio of 200+ suppliers
  • Delivered ~4% in rebate savings through spend baselining, competitive sourcing, and supplier negotiations
  • Identified $10M+ in savings across 4 direct categories worth $70M+ in spend as part of a category sourcing transformation
  • Leveraged RFQ analysis, benchmarking, cleansheeting, and spend profiling to identify savings opportunities averaging 10%+ potential
  • Oversaw end-to-end RFQ process and led supplier selection with C-suite clients
  • Sourcing Program Consultant supporting strategic sourcing for a Products Manufacturing client with $100M+ spend
  • Oversaw RFx process with 90+ suppliers across 6+ indirect categories
  • Served as primary liaison between C-suite clients and suppliers; led overall program management including steerco reporting
  • Strategy Architect on a Post-Merger Integration for two Capital Market clients with $15B+ combined revenue
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Whether you want to discuss a procurement challenge, explore a partnership in beauty AI, or just connect — my inbox is open.

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