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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 - serving Retail, E-Commerce (Amazon FBA & FBM, Walmart.com and other marketplaces), and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) with own Shopify store.Responsible for global Product Development (Food & Packaging), Demand & Supply Planning, S&OP, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, Contract Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Compliance, Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing (3PL), Distribution, Inventory Management., and Customer Service. Led global team of 70 in the US, Mexico, China and Europe.SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• 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 service, lower costs, and extended payment terms.• 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• Introduced fulfillment centers to support fast-growing direct-to-consumer (DTC) business across multiple channels, including Amazon FBA and FBM, Walmart.com, Shopify, and dropship marketplaces (Macy’s, Nordstrom, Etsy, etc.)• Achieved highest score of all departments of the company in Employee Engagement Survey

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 ManufacturingSELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• 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 infrastructure.• 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 Officer.Scope of work included Product Development, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, Strategic Sourcing, Direct & Indirect Procurement, Manufacturing & Contract Manufacturing, Distribution, Warehousing, Logistics, Transportation, Inventory Management, Quality, EH&S (Environmental Health & Safety), Engineering, and AutomationSELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• 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 expenditures, which were $47 million for the first quarter, down 33% year over year. Tooling and planned capital expenditures were the primary drivers of this reduction. Our spend is in alignment with our commitment to reduce full-year capital expenditures to about $200 million."- "The organization remains focused on achieving approximately 40% of the $650 million in 2018 with savings heavily weighted towards the second half of the year. Through the first quarter, we have already taken actions toward achieving this goal. These actions are expected to result in full-year run rate savings of approximately $165 million, which includes $85 million in SG&A, $50 million in cost of goods sold, and $30 million in advertising."

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 Chain (Planning, Procurement, Import, Warehousing, Distribution, Customer Service, Consumer Relations, Product Certification), Finance (FP&A, Treasury, Credit & Collections, Accounting, Tax, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable), Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, Legal and IT.SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• 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 reorganization• 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 government relations. SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• 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 Improvement- Distribution network redesign- Trade spend effectiveness- SG&A efficiencies and cost reduction- Licensing strategic plan- New category entrance- Corporate Development- Mergers & acquisitions strategy and due diligence- Organizational transformationSELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• 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- Advertising strategy- Trade management- Manufacturing process improvement

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