Phillip Brown Email & Phone Number

Abingdon, Virginia, United States

Abingdon, Virginia, United States

Columbus, Ohio Area

Supply Chain Consulting firm

• Responsible for developing systems and process improvement to improve operational efficiency and improve profitability for OperationsRx client base.

• Responsible for leading the development of the 2018 Supply Chain strategic roadmap with senior leadership, and project manager on two merger projects to deliver 2017 synergy targets.

• Led a team of 50 supply chain professionals that provide analysis to support and optimize $9 billion of inventory, assist with development of inventory plans and proformas for the merchandising organization.

• Business lead for Integrated Planning & Execution (IP&E) program. Specific deliverables include the design and development of processes and systems to support Lowe’s Omni channel future state goals. Additional responsibilities include leading IT, business and senior leadership on system design and integration of Merchandising and Supply Chain systems and processes.

• Directly responsible for the development of the future state Supply Chain roadmap and management of the Network Operations area. Specific deliverables include development of processes and systems to optimize the flow of products through the Harbor Freight supply chain. Additional responsibilities include business liaison between IT and the business on current and future systems development as well as collaboration on development of the overall system architecture to support the HFT business.

• Directly responsible for the development of the future state Supply Chain roadmap and management of the Supply Chain project portfolio. Specific deliverables include development of processes and systems to optimize flow of products through the Lowe’s supply chain in an extensive multi-warehouse environment. Additional responsibilities include business liaison between IT and the business on current and future systems development as well as collaboration on development of the overall system architecture to support Lowe’s business.

• Directly responsible for developing Lowe’s future state supply chain roadmap and implementation of Demand Planning and Fulfillment solutions.

• Responsible for the development, installation and maintenance of OMI purchasing software and associated business practices for Ahold USA.

• Responsible for the development, installation, and maintenance of purchasing systems and associated business practices. Additional responsibilities include procurement systems and process development for Ahold operating companies and managing a team of project managers.

• Responsible for implementation of purchasing software, for OMI clients (Weis Markets, Associated Grocers South, Stop & Shop and Food Lion) in both centralized and non-centralized business models. Developed business process improvements in the procurement area for OMI clients.

• Managed $32 million category of paper goods household chemicals, pet food, and greeting cards. Responsibilities included AD layout and development, vendor negotiations, supervision of five staff members, and development of new programs to generate sales.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Managed conversion of Ralph’s and Food 4 Less private brands to Fred Meyer private brand• Sku rationalization across three divisions to eliminate product duplication• Approval of new packaging and development of exit strategies for discontinued private label products