Provide strategic direction to a cross-functional, multi-site team comprised of customer service, planning, logistics analysts, distribution center and associated operations as well as related logistics and freight cost centers. Manage teams accountable for the order execution process, sales and operations (S&OP), production planning, inventory optimization, freight strategies and freight cost management of this global chemical manufacturer. Engage directly with the commercial team and collaborated on customer requirements, visits and business reviews.• Steered supply chain efforts through a cyber-attack and ensured critical customer needs were met during 4-week system outage.• Implemented logistics analyst function which was key in driving approximately $500K of freight savings in three successive years.• Designed, arranged financing and oversaw construction of a North American distribution center; recruited, trained and coached team through the expansion and consolidation activities.• Proposed & implemented a consolidated customer service function which saved $700K versus original cost allocations.

Formulated and implemented company's internal supply chain transition plan and integration efforts after the acquisition of Chemical Associates by Univar in 2016.• Led the integration of a unique business model and business entities into the large-scale Univar distribution processes and systems, including supplier acclimation, contract assignment, asset turnover, MRP conversion and team deployment.Prior to acquisition:Provided strategic leadership in the effective management of procurement, logistics, distribution, marketing, and business development activities. Managed the P&L of a separate transportation entity and a bulk distribution entity. Devised and executed global sourcing strategy & master logistics and distribution plan for the administration of the organization's manufacturing and shipping activities. Collaborated with sales on business development strategies and contributed to customer visits and global conventions.• Created international supply and marketing relationship agreement, which boosted organizational sales by 35% in two years.• Increased product gross margin by 28% over a four-year period through procurement strategies and international commodity data tracking systems. Enhanced inventory turns and cash flow by designing an improved MRP and forecasting system.• Managed transportation entity which increased EBITDA by 87% over two years.