Daniel Kline Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

As Head of Operations I manage all operational aspects to bring products from concept to commercialization. Focused on building systems, processes, and teams to support key work streams in new product development, logistics, planning, budgeting, cash flow, supplier selection, supply contract negotiations, quality, regulatory, ecommerce fulfillment, and brick and mortar retailer distribution. Concentrated on developing strategies to scale a start-up business for exponential growth in a broad spectrum of selling channels both domestically and abroad.

As principal consultant and founder of Daniel Ruff Kline & Associates, I launched an independent consultancy to build operations teams and supply chains for consumer goods startups in the beauty industry.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS► Developed detailed annual budget with monthly cash flow needs and allocated resources in an unprecedented business climate during the Covid-19 pandemic.► Ensured and enabled successful launch by establishing and executing project timelines with a cross functional team to bring concepts to commercialization.► Sourced suppliers and subject matter experts to position an emerging business for growth to deliver top quality goods while achieving margin goals.

Paris, Île-De-France, Fr

As Vice President of Operations for this developer, manufacturer, and distributor of prestige perfumes as the exclusive worldwide licensee for exclusive brands, I led the operations department and oversaw Planning, Project Management, Inventory Management, Contract Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory.I ensured on-time delivery of new products to market through the implementation of robust product launch timeline templates across the entire enterprise.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS► Boosted monthly order fill rate for forecasted and un-forecasted demand by streamlining the material requisition processes and instituting weekly production planning meetings with key factories.► Significantly reduced administrative costs through continuous improvement initiatives and restructuring of team roles.► Cut-down quality incidents and production downtime by implementing detailed process to communicate quality standards and specifications across teams.

Paris, Île-De-France, Fr

During my time as Senior Director of Operations, I implemented new procedures companywide that improved operational KPIs. I served as head of Planning and Inventory Management.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS► Boosted international speed-to-market through the creation of an international product registration process and database that combined key inputs across different teams.► Significantly improved inventory by focusing on item data accuracy, monthly review of slow-moving and obsolete inventory, and quarterly review of buy strategy with Sales Team.► Transformed communication and production plan accuracy with component factories in China through regular on-site strategy meetings and integration of web-based collaborative planning tools.

Northampton, Gb

In my role as Global Sourcing Manager, Contract Manufacturing for Avon Products, a multi-level, direct selling marketing entity in beauty, household, & personal care categories, I led sourcing initiatives for Avon’s 3rd party manufacturers and served as global lead on first-to-market product launch initiatives.I harmonized global sourcing efforts with regional counterparts in the UK, Poland, Germany, Brazil, and China and implemented globally aligned Service Level Agreements with all suppliers.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS► Lead 100+ new product launches annually across multiple international markets.► Implemented a new ERP system to support the contract manufacturing business for North American Market and launched an internal process for tracking quotations of finished goods to sourcing counterparts abroad.► Achieved double-digit cost reduction in 50%+ of units bought consistently over 5 years.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

During my time as Senior Operations Planner, New Product Launch Management, I coordinated the needs of the Engineering, R&D, Supplier Quality, and Marketing departments with finished goods suppliers to ensure successful product launches. I authorized the purchase and directed delivery of production materials for 14 finished goods suppliers.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS► Led new product launches from initial conception to on shelf in store for 8 major product categories, totaling 266 separate SKUs, and 270M+ units.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

In this initial role with Bath and Body Works as a Gift Set Production Planner, I managed the development of 300+ gift set styles with 14M units.