Brad Guldemond Email & Phone Number

Embarking on a new chapter as a small business owner, I am channeling over a decade of experience in supply chain management into my latest venture. This pivotal shift from corporate roles to entrepreneurship represents not just a career transition but a personal commitment to creating a direct impact in my community in Naples, FL. My goal is to leverage my corporate acumen in a more localized, impactful way, building a business that thrives economically while contributing positively to the community.My journey to this point has been rich with diverse experiences. I have a dynamic and results-driven background, primarily in the food importing and distribution industries, highlighted by a transformative role at Gorillas US, a Berlin-based unicorn startup in the retail grocery sector. In these roles, I developed expertise in areas like demand planning, 3PL warehousing, fostering vendor relationships, and implementing cost mitigation strategies. Each of these skills was aimed at optimizing operations and enhancing customer success.At the heart of my professional growth has been a commitment to constant learning and innovation. In my role as a Supply Chain Leader, I honed the art of balancing efficiency with agility, ensuring resilience amidst rapidly changing market dynamics. My tenure at Gorillas further amplified my skills, where I led supply chain operations, embracing technology and agile methodologies to redefine logistics and drive business growth.Now, with a wealth of experience in transforming supply chain complexities into strategic opportunities, I am excited about applying these insights in a new context. Whether it was driving operational excellence in startups or exploring new horizons for legacy food companies, my focus has always been on creating sustainable value and delivering outstanding results.

Listed skills include Negotiation, Economic Research, Project Planning, Board Governance, and 20 others.

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  Western Michigan University

  Economics