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Our organization specializes in advising start-ups through mid-stage companies backed by private equity or venture capital on their operational strategy, with a particular focus on business-to-consumer (B2C) operations. We bring a wealth of expertise to help these companies navigate the complex landscape of operations, ensuring they can scale efficiently and effectively. Our services encompass a wide range of operational areas, including last mile logistics, which is critical for ensuring timely delivery to customers, and 3PL selection, which helps businesses find the right third-party logistics partners to optimize their B2C supply chain.In addition to logistics, we also focus on process improvement to streamline operations and enhance productivity. We guide companies through the ERP RFP process, ensuring they select the right enterprise resource planning systems tailored to their B2C needs. Our network strategy services help businesses design and implement robust supply chain networks that can handle the unique demands of B2C markets, while our inventory planning and control solutions ensure optimal stock levels to meet consumer demand without overstocking.Furthermore, we offer carrier strategy and comprehensive supply chain strategy services with a B2C emphasis. Our carrier strategy services help businesses select and manage their shipping carriers to balance cost, speed, and reliability in a consumer-focused environment. Our holistic approach to supply chain strategy ensures that every aspect of the supply chain is aligned with the company’s overall business goals, providing a solid foundation for growth and success in the B2C space. With our guidance, start-ups and early-stage companies can overcome operational challenges and position themselves for long-term success.

New York, Us

VP, Operations & Supply Chain• Managed a $10M budget and a team of 12 direct reports across vendor, product, and growth teams, with 4 additional dotted-line reports, focusing on driving operational excellence and rapid expansion in alignment with corporate strategy.• Developed and mentored staff to enhance capabilities and performance, contributing to sustainable business growth and people development within the organization.• Led strategic planning and optimization initiatives that expanded the company from 4 to 13 locations and improved inventory accuracy from 82% to 98.77%.• Enhanced operational efficiency by 20%, boosting sales from $3M to $8M within 6 months through P&L management, strategic budgeting, and cost control measures.• Achieved significant cost reductions by slashing procurement and vendor contract expenses by 56%, saving $1.5M, while also improving on-time delivery rates to 98.75% and customer satisfaction levels to 98.5%.

New York, Us

• Promoted to lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives including a frozen and registered delivery model, enhancing market coverage by 40% and enabling the acquisition of larger corporate clients.• Created and deployed a COVID food safety program, establishing stringent food storage and safety processes to maintain a highly sanitary environment in the warehouses.• Built advanced mathematical models to inform and refine corporate strategies, ensuring alignment with business growth and operational efficiency goals.• Drove cross-functional collaboration to deliver projects seamlessly, formulated a risk management plan reducing inventory risks by 8%, and achieved FDA certification for 13 warehouses, significantly boosting regulatory compliance and operational standards.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

• Led a team of 8 direct reports and 3 dotted-line teams in operations, product, and finance to engineer and execute innovative operational strategies, achieving substantial improvements in productivity.• Promoted cross-functional collaboration, driving transformative process improvements and ensuring adherence to regulatory mandates and industry standards, maintaining operational integrity and compliance across global operations across Europe.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

• Directed end-to-end operations across numerous fulfillment centers, managing over 300 associates and 30 managerial staff, which included orchestrating staffing, inventory management, and quality assurance protocols to ensure operational excellence.• Spearheaded the rapid regional expansion by successfully establishing 19 new facilities within 18 months, recruiting key managerial talent, and developing standardized operational playbooks that facilitated seamless center launches and instilled a culture of accountability and excellence.• Managed regional P&L, achieving an 11% reduction in operational costs while maintaining positive unit economics, demonstrating strong fiscal stewardship and strategic acumen in optimizing financial outcomes.

Greenwich, Ct, Us

• Managed a $100M budget and P&L across 7 U.S. locations with 8 direct reports and a total of 128 employees, successfully implementing operational strategies that saved 10% of the budget.• Won the Boeing Performance Excellence Award consecutively in 2018 and 2019, recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions to the Boeing project, utilizing Lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiencies.• Spearheaded negotiation and implementation of an advanced supply chain system, reducing turnaround times by 6% and boosting revenue by 11%, while also engineering a supply chain network that improved delivery times by 8% and increased revenue 5%.• Designed an operational risk framework to comply with ISO government regulations and fine-tuned supply chain operations, ensuring punctual material delivery at optimized costs, which significantly enhanced on-time performance and overall operational efficiency.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Promoted rapidly throughout tenure at UPS, ultimately directing a team of 30 sales and marketing professionals as Senior Manager of Corporate Marketing, overseeing the development and execution of eCommerce marketing strategies, resulting in a 15% increase in conversions through website optimization and user experience enhancements.• Successfully managed an 18-month special assignment, launching a simple rate product and the UPS Access Point program for customer-selected delivery points.• Innovated eCommerce platform with advanced functionalities such as product filtering and customized landing pages, which elevated client engagement and drove sales growth.• Crafted and executed dynamic marketing campaigns that achieved 18% increase in brand awareness and customer acquisition, collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine content marketing strategies and implement cross-promotional initiatives.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science, Finance

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