Chris Merritt

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Strategic CEO/COO/GM Leader in Private Equity backed B2B and B2C E-commerce companies @ Atlanta, GA, US
Atlanta, GA, US
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States, United States
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About Chris Merritt

Effective senior executive with over 30 years of proven experience building teams to scale revenue and EBITDA. Using data analysis, process engineering and human resources management to identify and promote great products/services to loyalty improving customers. Fund growth through financial analysis to create margin expansion. Leverage experience in improving supply chain and operations execution, analysis to identify incremental marketing opportunities, strategic product category and customer vertical expansions, and acquisitions. Creator of top performing teams with worldwide top decile engagement.SVP/COO/GENERAL MANAGER – Led high performing teams to turn around and grow the e-commerce, healthcare and services businesses at SmileMakers, Mindware, Morris Costumes, Oriental Trading, Ryder and Liberty Medical. Mixture of private equity, public and privately held ownership.8 years with full P&L responsibility for 3 e-commerce businesses built from 5 acquisitions. Grew from $40 M to $135 M Revenue with improving Operating Income margin. Business Development and Sales Management, Digital Marketing, Product Development and Manufacturing, Accounting, Technology, Supply Chain and Operations.12 years B2B and B2C consulting - Built fulfillment centers, replaced ERP systems, drove productivity improvements and led strike teams to recover failed operations10 years Supply Chain, Operations Management and CRM responsibility - big and small operations (1,000 employees in 20 locations to 2,200 in 2 locations) real world experience with product supply chains starting with S&OP through to procurement domestically and internationally in China, Mexico, Vietnam with North American parcel and truck transportation, distribution, reverse and repair services.

Chris Merritt's Current Company Details
Private Equity backed B2B and B2C E-commerce companies

Private Equity Backed B2B And B2C E-Commerce Companies

Strategic CEO/COO/GM Leader in Private Equity backed B2B and B2C E-commerce companies
Atlanta, GA, US
Chris Merritt Work Experience Details
  • Private Equity Backed B2B And B2C E-Commerce Companies
    Private Equity Backed B2B And B2C E-Commerce Companies
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
  • Private Equity Backed B2B And B2C E-Commerce Companies
    Seeking Ceo/Coo/Gm Position Private Equity Backed B2B And B2C E-Commerce Companies
    Private Equity Backed B2B And B2C E-Commerce Companies Dec 2023 - Present
    Consulting in the E-commerce and Healthcare B2B and B2C segments. Very interested in private equity backed company in need of growth.
  • Oriental Trading Company, A Berkshire Hathaway Company
    Senior Vice President And General Manager
    Oriental Trading Company, A Berkshire Hathaway Company Jan 2014 - Nov 2023
    Omaha, Nebraska, Us
    Returned to Berkshire Hathaway acquired Oriental Trading as CIO. Transitioned to leading carve out of SmileMakers from Staples. Extracted company in six months and assumed GM role. Overseeing Mindware. Completed second tour as CIO. Tucked in Peaceable Kingdom. Acquired Morris Costume and tucked in Halco santa suits. Revenue started at $40 m and grew to $135 m
  • Ryder Supply Chain Solutions
    Vp And Gm, Supply Chain Solutions, Ryder Global Retail
    Ryder Supply Chain Solutions Sep 2011 - Dec 2013
    Miami, Fl, Us
    Leader of Ryder’s $350 m Global Retail sector across United States, Asia, Mexico and Canada. P&L responsibility for Store and Ecommerce distribution, Domestic Transportation (Dedicated and Contracted) and International Supply Chain activities. Launched the NVOCC offering.
  • Oriental Trading Company
    Senior Vice President Of Supply Chain Operations
    Oriental Trading Company Oct 2007 - Sep 2011
    Omaha, Nebraska, Us
    Managed day-to-day supply chain, operations management and CRM including E commerce demand forecasting, procurement and vendor management, inventory management, quality assurance, E Commerce and wholesale fulfillment, logistics management for domestic and international transportation, customs brokerage, and call center with a peak of 2,200 employees. Improved productivity by 24% and reduced expenses by 21%.
  • Liberty Medical Supply
    Chief Operating Officer
    Liberty Medical Supply Feb 2004 - Jun 2007
    Port St. Lucie, Florida, Us
    COO of a $450 million direct to consumer diabetes supply and mail order pharmacy company. Responsible for call center, distribution, pharmacy, purchasing, human resources and part of IT. Approximately 1,000 employees in all. Launched Medicare Part D pharmacy offering, creating $100 million in enterprise value and a 47% increase in revenue with a 17X in margin
  • Kurt Salmon Associates
    Principal
    Kurt Salmon Associates Jan 1988 - Aug 2003
    New York, Ny, Us
    KSA is a management consulting firm offering intergrated strategy, process and technology depolyment solutions in consumer goods, retail and health care industries. At the time, KSA was one of the top 25 consulting firms when ranked by revenue.I was the subject matter expert on direct to consumer businesses.

Chris Merritt Skills

Supply Chain Management Transportation Distribution Management Supply Chain Call Center Employee Relations Due Diligence Compensation Systems Team Building Retail Business Planning Operations Management P&l Management Process Improvement Vendor Management Logistics Process Engineering Strategic Planning Inventory Management Cross Functional Team Leadership Vendor Relations Forecasting Transportation Management Fleet Planning 3pl Strategy Training Supply Chain Optimization Human Resources Purchasing Leadership Contract Negotiation Business Process Improvement Management Consulting Warehousing Management Distributed Team Management Call Centers Budgets Warehouse Management Inventory Control Supply Chain Operations Logistics Management Sourcing E Commerce

Chris Merritt Education Details

  • Iowa State University - Ivy College Of Business
    Iowa State University - Ivy College Of Business
    Supply Chain Management

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Chris Merritt works for Private Equity Backed B2b And B2c E-Commerce Companies

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Chris Merritt attended Iowa State University - Ivy College Of Business.

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