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Chicago, IL, US

New York City, US

Lead the development of Supply Chain strategic plans and execution of process & technology transformation, including defining metrics and executive leadership communication. Scope has included Risk Management, Network Optimization, Source-to-Pay operating model, organizational design, and digital roadmap development.

Toronto, ON, CA

Led client engagement delivery, business development, and practice development for supply chain and B2B customer-facing solutions. Focus areas include strategy, planning (S&OP), network optimization, distribution, and strategic sourcing.

Atlanta, GA, US

• Led the US & Canada supply chain team for the company’s 2nd largest global account, driving growth and business plan success. Managed key Supply Chain executive contacts for collaborative plan development, value.
• Renegotiated a multi-year international pricing protocol for an agricultural product category, exceeding plan targets by re-framing customer benchmarks and quantifying differentiated value vs. alternatives
• Led a cross-functional team to transform planning processes for a seasonal item. Drove fulfillment improvement critical to business retention: reduced obsolescence by > 80% and eliminated service issues to achieve 100%.
• Identified an opportunity, then formed and led an agile Hand Sanitizer rapid commercialization team at the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, generating revenue for the company as well as significant customer impact and value

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Results-focused account management, solutions development, and delivery leader
• Generated over $13 Million in new revenue by acquiring new and targeted strategic accounts
• Led the implementation of a network optimization program delivering > $10 Million in annual savings
• Developed the business case and led the delivery of a new Sourcing and Contract Management platform, delivering > $2 Million in annual savings and mitigating brand risk, while selecting and partnering with a new.
• Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert: authored articles, delivered webinars, and presented at industry conferences

Chicago, Illinois, US

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Developed hiring and budget plans for a Supply Chain Services team. Built relationships and managed communications with distributors, marketing, and other stakeholders important to the team’s success.
• Implemented web-based Supply Chain & Sales Analytics on-time and on-budget, growing the user-base to > 300 users
• Built relationships and managed communications with the Client and their business partners, including 3rd party distributors and marketing, to ensure information sharing and cooperation vital to the team’s success
• Improved plan execution by reducing communication errors, virtually eliminating communication-driven Support calls
• Led stock room layout, systems, and process improvements to reduce labor hours and inventory, improving accuracy

• Managed high-profile projects and presented deliverables to client executives, developed and delivered proposals for new business, authored articles and presented at association conferences.Select engagements include:
• For a $33B food producer: modeled the production and distribution network, realizing $40 Million in annual savings
• For a $180 Million Ice Cream / Confection division (GHB Canada) of Unilever: managed the development of distribution cost models and provided key inputs to the Client in evaluating and negotiating distribution strategies
• For an Internet Retailer: developed and implemented, on-time and under-budget, an order fulfillment strategy (in house vs. outsourced). DC layout, processes, and systems delivered efficiency gains of 300% and savings.
• For a US-based $15 B airline: Recommended processes and system improvements to forecast and plan spare parts for over 600 aircraft, mitigating risk of non-compliance and avoiding $22 MM in one-time costs and $6 MM.

St Paul, MN, US

Piloted and operated a new planning system, implemented required changes to plan production supporting $100 M in sales.