As a seasoned Director of Sales And General Manager, I bring over two decades of CPG expertise to the table. My key strength lies in driving business growth through the development and implementation of data-driven strategic growth plans. These plans, meticulously designed to maximize P&L and optimize business processes, have consistently delivered substantial cost savings, thereby significantly impacting the bottom line.My expertise in Data Science is a constant asset in my career, enabling me to build data analytics systems and dashboards that foster data-backed decision-making. At Diversey, Inc., I harnessed open-source tools such as Python and PostgreSQL to develop an extensive data analytics system. This system, which compiled fifteen years' worth of sales and cross-functional data, facilitated trend and gap analysis, leading to the identification of numerous process optimization opportunities. Its versatility was further demonstrated in project management, financial analysis, gap analysis, and KPI tracking, boosting productivity by 5x and increasing profitability by 11% year-over-year.One of the process improvements resulting from data analytics was optimizing the company's supply chain. Based on an in-depth supply chain analysis, I implemented a new shipping policy to ship directly from our Knoxville facility instead of the main warehouse, which only shipped by truckload. This reduced lead times by over 92% to just two weeks from 26, ultimately securing a 50% COGs reduction with 99.9% OTIF. An essential factor in my ongoing success involves my capacity to nurture high-performing teams. Throughout my various roles over the years, I have closely collaborated with my teams to enhance their performance and facilitate their career advancement. I assess each individual's unique skill set, career objectives, and aspirations to achieve this.If you’re looking for a strategic expert with data science capabilities who delivers best-in-class solutions, specializes in synthesizing effective business plans, and develops high-performing teams, all while optimizing existing processes and maximizing company value through IT and data engineering systems, I can be reached via email: dennis.paul.meek@gmail.com.