Marcus Simon, Mba Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Provide end-to-end supply chain and operations consulting/interim/fractional services for consumer businesses serving customers across multiple channels: Retail, Wholesale, E-Commerce, Marketplaces and Direct to Consumer (DTC)

Santa Ana, California, US

• As a member of the Executive Leadership Team and reporting directly to Founder & CEO, lead global end-to-end Supply Chain and Operations for three businesses - Modern Gourmet Foods, Thoughtfully.com, and ManCrates.com.
• Successfully navigated unprecedented global supply chain disruption while delivering 64% year-on-year growth
• Delivered organic revenue growth of 100% in 2 years while reducing Logistics & Distribution costs by 540 basis points
• Redesigned end-to-end logistics and distribution strategy, including ocean shipping, customs clearance, drayage, warehousing, and inbound and outbound transportation. Ran multiple RFP processes resulting in improved.
• Implemented S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process to instill greater discipline in forecasting, demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management. Reduced inventory obsolescence by 75% year on year.
• Reduce supply risk by expanding manufacturing footprint outside of China and developing contract manufacturers in Europe and in Mexico

Chatsworth, CA, US

• Led supply chain and operations for all international markets, including Product Development, Sales Forecasting, Demand & Supply Planning, Distribution Strategy, Inventory Management, Customer Service and European.
• Expanded MGA’s global operations by moving from a distributor model to a direct model in key international markets including France, Italy, Spain, and Mexico. Set up organization, processes, distribution strategy, and.
• Led company’s strategic sourcing efforts, focusing on expanding its global manufacturing footprint and resulting in the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Mexico
• Developed pricing model for international markets and online marketplaces

El Segundo, California, US

• Drove strategy efforts for $2.8B-spend supply chain. Formulated and executed strategies supporting transformation of end-to-end supply chain. Led team responsible for tackling top priorities of the Chief Supply Chain.
• Crafted Mattel’s product-sourcing strategy, resulting in the closure of 2 manufacturing plants and the merger of another 2 plants enabling savings from volume consolidation (scale) and fixed-cost elimination (leverage)
• Reduced tooling (molds) spend 40% in 2 years by identifying savings levers, crafting detailed action plan, and orchestrating cross-functional team of subject-matter experts in the execution of the plan
• Lowered number of newly-developed SKUs 30% by introducing stage-gate process to eliminate unproductive itemsExcerpts from Mattel's Q1 2018 Earnings Call:- "The primary driver of investing activities was capital.

Ciudad De México, Distrito Federal, MX

• Mattel do Brasil is the largest toy company in Brazil and Mattel’s largest international subsidiary. As Corporate Officer of Mattel do Brasil and reporting to the Country CEO, led 100-person organization in Supply.
• Redesigned Go-to-Market strategy and led its execution, improving margin 300 basis points through enhanced customer segmentation, optimized customer benefits, streamlined product flow and supply chain, and commercial.
• Reduced logistics costs $6M year-over-year (YOY) by streamlining customs clearance process and transforming inbound and outbound transportation models
• Saved $9M in SG&A expenses YOY by finding efficiencies, renegotiating contracts, and managing internal demands
• Achieved highest score among all departments in the Latin America region in Employee Engagement Survey
• Kept the business profitable during worst recession in country’s history and following 50% depreciation of local currency

Ciudad De México, Distrito Federal, MX

• Led #1 strategic priority for Mattel’s operation in Brazil; i.e. local manufacturing. Spearheaded efforts to developed Mattel’s first-ever local manufacturing initiative designed to enhance product margins and improve.
• Designed product portfolio, developed SKUs, and identified, selected, and qualified co-manufacturers. Negotiated contract terms, managed vendors, and planned product supply.
• Introduced 3 product categories and dozens of SKUs fully manufactured in Brazil, successfully delivering higher gross margin for every item produced locally when compared to imported equivalent

El Segundo, California, US

Led cross-functional initiatives for the North America Division ($3+ Billion in revenue), including:- Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process redesign- SKU optimization

El Segundo, California, US

• Member of coveted group assigned with high-impact projects at the top of C-suite agenda. Led numerous corporate initiatives focused on growth, cost, and performance improvement. Select projects include:- Process.
• Enabled $7M in annual savings by leading team of executives and consultants tasked with redesigning the US distribution footprint, optimizing freight terms, and exploring outsourcing of distribution centers
• Ran numerous bidding (RFP) processes across the supply chain globally, thus delivering millions of dollars in savings

Los Angeles, California, US

$4B privately-held conglomerate with holdings that include Fiji Water, Pom Wonderful (pomegranate), Justin Wines, Landmark Wines, Paramount Farms (tree nuts and citrus), and Teleflora (floral services).Led internal consulting projects with portfolio companies. Assignments included:- International business development- Consumer research and insights.

Brussels, BE

Developed corporate and divisional strategies for leading corporations in multiple industries. Assignments included:- New product launch for global healthcare company- Organizational transformation of the largest energy company in Brazil- Negotiation strategy for leading utilities company- Operations improvement for electricity distribution company

São Paulo, SP, BR

AmBev is the Brazilian subsidiary of AB InBev.

Mba, Business, General Management.

B.A., General Management & Finance

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management