Manage all aspects of logistics program in a complex global supply chain with P&L ownership. Key initiatives include program enhancements through process standardization, visibility into product movement and execution effectiveness through employee engagement. Lead a global team of 65 people to mange movement of raw materials into production sites and finished goods to customers ensuring various revenue triggers are met to drive financial objectives. Leverage supplier relationships to navigate through current, un-precedented supply chain crises.

Manage Print & Publishing category in the US as well as Packaging, Facilities Solutions and Print & Publishing categories in Canada (Inventory replenishment and direct order processing that supports $2.7 billion segment) with team of 45 buyers.

Lead Private fleet program managing ~2500 assets, collaborating with ROLs in making Lease decisions, negotiating across multiple financial products as well as building a program roadmap to execute plan. Define and implement core LTL & TL programs, with execution strategy supporting core and 3PL business with standard contracts and annual pricing cadence. Socialize and lead key projects to improve efficiency and visibility into supply chain while improving financial performance through collaboration with divisional and regional leadership

Developed comprehensive Logistics program through multiple acquisitions driving $16.5M (18% cost reduction) in synergy savings over nine monthsDefined logistics organization structure, aligned roles & responsibilities and lead cultural alignment effortsDeveloped logistics strategy and delivered roadmap with key initiatives around centralized distribution centers, order level TMS integration and strategic sourcing eventsAccountability to Executive leadership in vision & program alignment and annual visibility to Board of DirectorsIntegral part of quarterly business review, monthly synergy tracking and annual Board alignmentPart of acquisition vetting team to approve and recommend potential acquisitions and quantify benefit to CaraustarLogistics program management inclusive of project roadmap, supplier management, sourcing strategy, identifying & building pipeline of value enhancing projects, internal/external relationship management, and talent development

Lead Logistics Program at a CPG client with $450M in annual spend: strategic program development, short term & long term category planning, provide industry insights to client leadership, tracking program savings against goal. • Client relationship management with director level stakeholders above Sourcing, Logistics and Finance groups• Drove $14M in savings through cost reduction projects and sourcing activities • Manage and develop project leads for various projects including: sourcing activities, process improvements, benchmarking, data management

Lead multiple project for various clients in supply chain. Examples include: Lead efforts to create a forward looking global supply chain transportation network for a multinational Pharmaceutical corporation; Lead transportation optimization project for a global energy corporation developing an operating model with sustainable processes and stood up a centralized transportation management team managing $300M annually; Lead procrement org design project creating organization structure, roles & responsibilities and work flow for a government funded city transit organization.

Created a global S&OP process to optimize supply chain performance, reduce cost and improve overall inventory efficiencies. Monitor group performance and analytics, developed current and future state planning process and supply network model.

Managed global core supplier program for all modes of transportation controlling annual spend of approximately $300M. Perform annual contract negotiations, bid processes and rate requests from internal global business units. Involved in distribution network consolidation projects, developing centroid models, mapping demand, routing guide creation, and streamlined reporting.

Managed various projects in conjunction with Strategic Account Managers to drive sales and increase profitability by identifying growth opportunities, managing forecasts & promotions utilizing home grown online tools. •Controlled POS database for entire product line sold at Home Depot stores, coordinated all upgrades, downtimes, maintenance, data loading, cleansing and automated tasks. •Produced and analyzed reports, maintained monthly billing template to track sales