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Tone is a consulting and coaching practice for companies and professionals in the supply chain space. We specialize in strategy development and deployment, change management and continuous improvement. Having built and worked with some of the best companies in the logistics space, we come alongside you and your teams to identify current state gaps and.

New York, NY, US

• Established formal Supply Chain design practice building team from scratch and developing partnerships with key software providers.
• Coordinated resources across Europe and India to support clients.
• Executed projects for clients improving performance through structural and operational improvements.

Hickory, NC, US

• Vice President, Supply Chain Analytics, promotion | 2015-2021Director, Supply Chain Analytics | 2011-2015
• Spearhead change management activities related to providing clients with business intelligence solutions, shifting reporting from static to dynamic, and ensuring supply chain optimization through sourcing.
• Hire, train, and deelop, and grow team from 2 to 17 members while shifting from a reporting to analytical focus.
• Support 1,000+ national and global customers with detailed reporting across truckload, less-than-truckload, parcel and international modes.
• Execute supply chain optimization projects for industrial manufacturing, snack food, and chemical companies with project budgets ranging from several thousand to several hundred thousand dollars.
• Develop alternative tactical transportation strategies improving overall customer service and cost.

• Senior Manager, promotion | 2010-2011Manager | 2008-2010
• Executed complex supply chain analytical projects, ensured execution of deliverables, and exceeded client expectations.
• Hired, coached, and managed three direct reports in project execution and practice development roles, providing professional development opportunities, industries training, and implementation of best practices.
• Provided analytical outsourcing capabilities to a major CPG manufacturer, resulting in an 8% reduction in supply chain costs while maximizing production efficiencies.
• Solved client storage utilization issue by standardizing and implementing production strategies for a highly seasonal CPG, resulting in a 10% reduction in costs.
• Developed a new distribution strategy for a Canadian manufacturer, decreasing logistics cost by 3% and customer lead time by 67%.

• Completed projects for 13 companies in 5 countries, providing complex analysis to improve operational performance of manufacturing, distribution and transportation assets while maintaining service levels to customers.
• Performed all key administrative, operational, and financial aspects as business owner, including business development, marketing, sales, accounting, and day to day operations.
• Developed network plan for major apparel retailer, resulting in 7% logistics cost savings.
• Supported major food manufacturer client, enabling closure of 6 manufacturing locations.
• Provided transportation knowledge and analytical support for project with major grocery retailer addressing inbound transportation opportunities and identified savings of 6+% in logistics costs.
• Developed tactical implementation plan and analysis for major semiconductor company to capture increased market share of 5% and decreasing inventory by 30%.

Bentonville, Arkansas, US

• Generated international and domestic strategic plans including financial impact analysis; supported operations by providing forecasting and engineering support.
• Developed the first strategic forecast and five-year logistics plan for Wal-Mart Mexico, resulting in 3 new distribution centers to support store growth while reducing operational risk and distribution costs.
• Trained personnel to update and maintain models accurately and efficiently.
• Led multi-divisional team in a year-long project which produced 2 alternative solutions for slow-moving inventory.
• Implemented distribution center design solution, resulting in capital savings of 4% and productivity increase of 15%.
• Eliminated 30 hours of manual tasks by launching a new operational forecasting process and applications for distribution center inbound and outbound volume.

Frisco, TX, US

• Logistics Engineer II, promotion | 1999-2000 | Logistics Engineer I | 1999-1999
• Developed detailed transportation analysis for prospects and clients including financial information and proposals.
• Managed carrier bid projects for 50+ carriers from lane selections to carrier awards including optimal carrier assignment improving carrier relationships and obtaining the lowest possible cost for customers.
• Created and implemented MS Access application to serve as the primary shipment analysis tool for J.B. Transport to streamline and automate the process, increasing analysis accuracy by 15% while decreasing run-times by.
• Instrumental in designing a proposed $200M transportation solution for a major retailer, resulting in a more robust and profitable customer relationship

Washington, DC, US

Learned basic and advanced flying skills through simulator and aircraft flights and extensive ground schools. Executed other temporary duties as required including training and management of enlisted personnel.

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