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I am results-oriented business and operations executive with more than 20 years of supply chain experience at companies with $15MM - $200MM annual revenue. Expertise in leading B2B and B2C strategies and capabilities for perishable, CPG, and hard good products. Proven track record in identifying end-consumer opportunities and developing and deploying strategic and profitable solutions to hit or exceed EBITDA targets. Experience in 3PL RFQs, managing upwards of 200 SKUS, owning international (China, Vietnam) supplier relationships and partnering with finance to accurately hit revenue commitments. Key Accomplishments• Rebuilt multiple existing supply chain functions from demand planning to carrier negotiations to launching new distribution centers, resulting in increased EBITDA and cost visibility. • Led product packaging initiative to reduce product dimensions while improving customer out of box experience. Resulted in freight savings of $4/shipment.• Rebuilt e-commerce fulfillment network including identification, negotiation, and onboarding of new 3PL partner. Reduced delivered cost by over $5/shipment (23%), while expanding fulfillment and system capabilities.• Responsible for forecasting and operationally overseeing a new product launch resulting in $25MM in annual incremental revenue.

Listed skills include Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Planning, Inventory Management, and 29 others.