Highly Accomplished Operations Executive with over 25 years of leadership experience driving strategic initiatives in global supply chain management, logistics, operations, and business development. Proven track record with industry leaders in Food & Beverage, including PepsiCo, Poppi, Calavo Growers, Jenny Craig, Delicato Family Wines, Icelandic Glacial, and Hello Bello. A collaborative leader adept at building high-performing teams through innovative management strategies and providing the tools necessary for success. Known for consistently identifying and implementing best business practices that optimize performance, streamline costs, and achieve goals within stringent timelines and budgets.A visionary leader with a strong history of business expansion and transformation, making tough decisions, leading strategic projects, and driving organizational improvements. Holds key certifications including CIMP and CSCP, reflecting a deep commitment to professional growth and industry expertise.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTSDeveloped and executed comprehensive end-to-end supply chain strategies, integrating 20+ acquisitions and optimizing systems and tools to deliver a record-breaking 99.7% fill rate (8M units fulfilled, with only 25k out-of-stock items).Spearheaded the implementation of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) at three major organizations, providing the C-suite with critical visibility into risks and opportunities across the supply chain and new product development.Enhanced communication and service levels with wholesale customers, contributing to two "Winery of the Year" awards and earning top industry rankings from 88% of customers for superior fulfillment.Led the successful Go-to-Market strategy for launching on Amazon and partnering with key retailers, driving $2M in topline growth and significantly improving consumer brand access.Directed a packaging savings initiative that generated $7M in annual savings, improving supply continuity and mitigating commodity cost fluctuations.Reduced surplus inventory by 74%, unlocking $20M in working capital by designing a unique supply and demand system for the wine industry, overcoming significant challenges with innovative solutions.Implemented Lean principles to create flexible, demand-driven supply and replenishment strategies (Lean RfS), boosting customer service ratings by 11% while reducing inventory by 18%.
Listed skills include Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Operational Planning, Leadership, and 66 others.