Responsible for managing and building an organization focused on the areas of Supplier Management, Sales & Demand Planning, Contract Manufacturing, International Transportation & Logistics, and Pet Specialty Distribution. Whitebridge Pet Brands has an aggressive growth strategy based on acquisitions and expanded distribution of pet food & treats portfolio. Accountable for developing company supply chain strategy that achieves company performance objectives on customer service and financial results. Will require the optimization of product supply and availability to ensure revenue targets and improve supply chain metrics in terms of cost and service.

Directing and managing the client services team that is responsible for Client relationship and service requirements after the account has been acquired by Business Development. Responsible for ensuring Client satisfaction by establishing and overseeing Client objectives and initiatives. Continuous improvement on order processing and fulfillment solutions demonstrating the technical knowledge and benefits of system integrated work flow processes.

-National Sales Director- Veterinary Channel Aug 2013 - May 2015-Director, Supply Chain Distribution Sept 2010 – Aug 2013-Director, North America Supply Chain Oct 2008 – Sept 2010-Director, RC USA Supply Chain Jan 2007 – Oct 2008Sales & Distribution of pet food within Pet Specialty Channel. Lead Logistics, Sales & Operations Planning, and Inventory Management teams for US business segment. Developed and implemented Distribution strategy and objectives that delivered significantly improved customer service and optimized inventory carrying costs. Implemented North America regional factory network planning which included project management of new product launches for 3 factories servicing US, Canada, and Mexico. Brought fundamental business controls and leading industry practices which resulted in significant earnings improvement. Led teams in Sales & Operations Planning, Client Services, and National Sales.

-Vice President Supply Chain & Logistics Oct 2004 – Jan 2007-Director, Procurement & Logistics May 2002 – Oct 2004-Director Eastern Region Operations Mar 2001 – May 2002Joined organization during expansion phase where additional value-added capabilities were needed to sustain company growth. Introduced Planning, Procurement, & Logistics capabilities that increased service offering available to clients needing an outsourced Supply Chain solution.Developed a network of Regional Distribution Centers as well as Dedicated Client operations. Included organizational creation of client dedicated Program Management teams. Required extensive process and system integration activity to ensure outstanding client operations.Participated in Client-specific service bids and would set up customer dedicated operations within US for Fortune 100 companies. Responsible for 7 Regional Distribution Centers of 850,000 SF providing supply chain replenishment services. Included responsibilities of site selection, warehousing, and freight contracts.

-Materials Manager, LeeRowan Division Aug 1999 – Mar 2001-Purchasing Manager, LeeRowan Division Jun 1998 – Aug 1999-Production & Inventory Control Mgr, LeeRowan Division Feb 1996 – Jun 1998-Production Supervisor, LeeRowan Division Apr 1994 – Feb 1996-Forecast Analyst, Newell Window Furnishings Sept 1992 - Apr 1994-Production Scheduler, Newell Window Furnishings May 1991 – Sept 1992-Shift Lead, Laborer, Newell Window Furnishings Apr 1986 – May 1991Progressive history of increasing responsibilities and experience in Materials Management functions for a manufacturer, importer, and distributor of household goods to retail and home center markets. Responsible for overall control and movement of materials within US & Canada production facilities; represented $80 million in material purchases and $15.3 million of finished good supply at 3rd party distribution centers. Managed multi-plant staff of 7 Purchasing positions ranging from Commodity Managers to Clerical.Extensive product development, sourcing, and importation of new and extended product lines from foreign countries. Consistently delivered against Purchase/Landed Price objectives to achieve targeted Product Price & Margins.Coordinated production planning activities throughout 4 manufacturing plants with Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service; developed reporting of key performance metrics for profitability, Inventory ROA, departmental expenditures, and customer service. Managed departmental staff of 80 direct labor employees and 30 indirect labor employees. Coordinated the consolidation of 80,000 square feet of packaging operations from 2 operating sites to 1. Analyzed budget variances and implemented corrective actions.