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•Led end-to-end operations encompassing Sourcing, Purchasing, Planning, Warehousing, Fulfillment, Logistics, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Compliance.•P&L responsibilities-accountable for managing annual expenses exceeding $10 million.•Strategically designed and executed a supply chain transformation, expanding from exclusive direct-to-consumer operations to an omni-channel model serving 25+ Food, Drug, Mass, & Club retailers across the US and Canada.•Expanded 3PL network resulting in annual cost savings exceeding $500k in Walmart freight expenses, along with notable improvements in On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance.•Established and implemented robust internal reporting systems to track and assess key performance indicators (KPIs) for 3PL partners, enabling proactive monitoring and continuous improvement of their performance.•Designed and deployed customized demand and supply planning tools to optimize operations in the omni-channel environment, enhancing forecasting accuracy, inventory management, and overall supply chain efficiency.•Achieved cost reductions for components and finished products by leveraging more accurate forecasting, enabling efficient purchasing practices and optimizing procurement processes.•Played a pivotal role as a key member of the new product development team, spearheading product formulation initiatives to align with gross margin targets. Assumed project management responsibilities for successful new product launches, ensuring seamless execution and market entry.•Maintained stringent FDA/cGMP compliance standards through vendor audits, coordinating third-party lab testing, and implementing robust internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.•Recruited and effectively managed a team of dedicated professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment to drive operational success.