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Columbus, Oh, Us

Pullach, Munich, De

I was promoted to lead IFCO’s global hardware digital transformation and solution portfolio. I currently manage a $20M+ annual budget and a team of Product Owners and Data Analysts. I spearhead global Track & Trace Digital Strategy (RFID, GPS, Barcode, BLE, UWB, NFC). I initiate and lead multiple RFPs with responsibility for managing all external hardware partners. I also prepare and deliver presentations to the C-Suite and Private Equity advisory board on a regular basis. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Contributed directly to $100M+ annual (over 3 years) customer acquisition and topline revenue growth through integration of digital business solutions.• Improved overall turn rate by 14% which generated $23M in annual savings (capital expense reduction).• Saved IFCO $15M a year in capital expense reduction by using GPS to identify multiple illegal theft operations of IFCO assets.• Created Track & Trace solution for IFCO/NAM that improved cycle time by 23%.• Implemented an RFID scanning solution within 14 Manufacturing and Warehouse facilities.• Enabled barcode tracking of 230M assets per year by deploying a label scanning PoC solution for IFCO/Europe.• Launched a GPS tracking solution in North America, South America, Europe, and Japan.

Pullach, Munich, De

I was hired to build and lead the national Asset Management Field Team to identify and recover IFCO assets. I provided performance management coaching and career development opportunities for the large remote team. I created and implemented new SOPs while analyzing the business to develop efficiency solutions. I collaborated with Sales, Category Management, and Finance to improve asset productivity.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Led 50% YoY improvement in asset recollections for 2 consecutive years.• Grew the team from 5 direct reports to 15 total representatives.• Promoted 2 representatives while hiring and training 10 new team members. • Delivered $400K in cost avoidance savings by identifying and stopping an illegal plastic theft operation.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

I created and launched the company’s first technology-enabled (RFID, GPS & NFC) asset pooling program. I served as Product Manager for implementation including all work streams, client governance & onsite interaction, project change control, and budget management. I also delivered the Track & Trace asset program (hardware and software) for nestable pallets within the grocery retail supply chain, leveraging Rehrig’s proprietary software and SaaS solution.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Designed a strategic roadmap for digital transformation and spearheaded an Agile & Waterfall project management and delivery.• Developed client-specific solutions to complex problems by collaborating with Product Design, Innovation, Engineering, and Business Development teams.• Saved $3M in operating expense with in-house Track & Trace software solution and reduced Track & Trace customer asset repurchases by 43%. • Saved $1.2M by creating and directing an in-house delivery and installation team.• Generated $19.8M in topline revenue growth for a bakery customer by increasing product availability.

Addlestone, Surrey, Gb

I was entrusted with 6 national grocery accounts, producing $29M in annual revenue. I drove customer loyalty, repeat business, and expansion initiatives leveraging in-person visits and Net Promoter Score Surveys. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Captured $1.2M in cost savings through Joint Business Plans (JBPs) to reduce miles and achieve truck load optimization.• Contributed directly to $1M of new business acquisition through partnership with Business Development.

Addlestone, Surrey, Gb

I was hand-selected to hire, train, and lead a team of 7 retail supply chain solutions managers. I developed a high-performing remote team with a focus on continuous improvement and asset productivity. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Delivered $25.7M in combined customer value and company cost savings (capital expense savings).• Chaired the company’s Employee Engagement Council and promoted 3 team members during tenure.

Addlestone, Surrey, Gb

Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Improved operating margins by 18% through contract renewal negotiations.• Increased YoY volume and revenue by 7% and 9%, respectively, with 2 directly reporting Sales Managers.

Addlestone, Surrey, Gb

Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Orchestrated a Joint Business Plan that expanded a customer’s plant hours of operation, resulting in annual savings of $240K.

Addlestone, Surrey, Gb

Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Led a cross-functional platform optimization team for a CPG customer, producing $2.2M in annual savings.

Highlights of accomplishments in this role include: • Increased sales by 12% by creating and implementing an employee incentive program.

Bonn, De

Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Directed 6 Supervisors and carried responsibility for hiring and leading 150 plant personnel.

Bonn, De

Bonn, De

M.B.A., Business Administration

B.S., Finance, Supply Chain Management And Spanish