Mark Hoffman Email & Phone Number

Fontana, Ca, Us

I took the helm of our operations, focusing on manufacturing, distribution, inventory management, transportation, and significantly expanding our retail presence. I launched new manufacturing facility in Arizona, aiming to diversify our product offerings and enhance market reach. My strategic decision to open an advanced distribution center played a pivotal role in refining our logistics and operational fluency. I proudly opened five new retail branches, boosting our visibility and accessibility. My leadership was defined by fostering a culture of performance that resonates with our corporate ethos and strategically strengthening our team with key hires to enhance our leadership and operational capabilities.Some of my key achievements include: • Implemented a 3-year Strategic Plan focusing on key objectives and initiatives to grow the business.• Realized $12M savings through strategic raw material sourcing.• Elevated safety standards, reducing incidents by 60%.• Increased retail sites from 43 to 48 within six months.• Significantly improved workplace safety, lowering TRIR by 60%.• Adjusted BOM for accurate cost representation, enhancing profit margins.• Enhanced customer service metrics: On-Time Delivery to 99%, Fill Rates to 96%.

Irvine, California, Us

Directed Fulfillment, Inventory Planning/Allocation, Procurement, Supplier Relations, and Real Estate managing 2K staff and $170M budget. Implemented strategic supply chain plan with hub and spoke model for global efficiency. Established five domestic and first international fulfillment centers in South Korea with advanced automation. Created Planning and Inventory team, integrating SAP/IBP for inventory optimization. Directed KPI improvements in cost, delivery (99.0%), quality (99.54%), and inventory turnover.• Member of the Key Executive Leadership Team responsible for developing and implementing the 3-year Strategic Plan• Scaled iHerb's operations, increasing fulfillment capacity and managing 2.5M sq. ft. of space.• Led supply chain overhaul, growing sales from $500M to $2.3B, serving 180+ countries.• Drove 30% yearly growth through strategic operations and P&L management.• Enhanced inventory turnover from 6 to 9 times, reducing stockouts.• Led cGMP compliance efforts, securing 100% audit success, and upholding stringent regulatory standards.• Selected to speak to 45 Wall Street Analyst as part of iHerb’s preparation for an IPO; Key contributor to S1 document filed with the SEC

Waltham, Ma, Us

Orchestrated strategic optimizations and infrastructural enhancements across network servicing the research, healthcare, and academic sectors with $56M budget. Reengineered organization and continuous improvement, enhancing productivity and operational efficiency within 13 distribution centers and team of 800. Standardized operations through implementation of best practice SOPs, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational consistency. Initiated consolidation and modernization project, merging five centers into technologically advanced 450K sq. ft. distribution hub.• Led ISO compliance efforts, securing 100% audit success and upholding stringent regulatory standards.• Managed $3M conveyor system upgrade, bolstering distribution efficiency without affecting service quality.• Realized $6.8M in cost reductions, significantly improving North American operational cost-effectiveness.• Boosted Canadian operations productivity by 10%, refining order processing and logistical execution.

Topeka, Kansas, Us

Recruited to spearhead the launch of the company's first new distribution center since 1978. Led a diverse team of 43 professionals, overseeing the go-live phase of the entire facility. Managed a significant project with a capital expenditure of $77M and an operating budget of $28M.● Coordinated the installation and testing of a complex material handling system alongside a new warehouse management system.● Ensured the establishment of a nonunion employee base in the distribution center.● Oversaw the recruitment, training, and coaching of 240 full-time associates across various departments, including human resources, loss prevention, data center operations, inventory control, and quality assurance.● Implemented the company’s inaugural warehouse management system, a complex project that integrated with all customer order points.● Introduced and applied process improvement methodologies, specifically targeting small part picking efficiency.● Successfully launched the 550,000 sq. ft. Western distribution center both on time and under budget, saving $900K.● Achieved a record order accuracy rate of 99.3%, demonstrating significant improvement in operational precision.● Increased productivity in small part picking from 77 units per hour to 138 units per hour, effectively reducing labor costs by 50% or $175K annually.● Maintained the nonunion status of the distribution center, aligning with the company’s history and values.