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San Francisco Bay Area

Following a number of positions in diverse functions, in 2003 I advanced to VP of Demand Planning - Americas for the Levi's Brand. As the company transitioned to a global operating model, I served as VP of Global Commercial Planning for Levi's & Dockers brands for the global wholesale channel. During the past year, the company refocused on regional consumer demand, resulting in my current role leading commercial planning and operations in the Americas for all four brands across all channels… Show more Following a number of positions in diverse functions, in 2003 I advanced to VP of Demand Planning - Americas for the Levi's Brand. As the company transitioned to a global operating model, I served as VP of Global Commercial Planning for Levi's & Dockers brands for the global wholesale channel. During the past year, the company refocused on regional consumer demand, resulting in my current role leading commercial planning and operations in the Americas for all four brands across all channels of distribution (Wholesale/Retail/Online) and generating multi-billion dollar revenues. I led the development of a global operating model, processes and organizational capabilities for planning and operations that delivered significant improvements in demand plan accuracy, inventory productivity, customer service levels, and resulted in revenue and profit growth. This transformational change shifted planning from fragmented disparate activities to a collaborative, synchronized global process. Show less

In this role I was charged with turning around a five-year revenue decline for the company's largest retail account.By combining professional development for sales, retail marketing and customer service teams with new initiatives for strategic account management and demand-driven replenishment, we improved order fulfillment, customer service, and profitability. Importantly, the account delivered 3 years of revenue growth and exceeded $350 Million in revenue.

Tapped to lead a domestic sourcing and distribution organization with over 5,500 employees and 16 facilities producing 105 million units annually. I subsequently executed a strategic initiative to transition product sourcing to offshore contractors in Latin America and Asia. This change saved $100+ millions in annual product costs.

I assumed P&L responsibility for this $40M business unit and manufacturing source for Levi's Europe with 500+ employees located in Budapest Hungary as the country was transitioning from a controlled to market economy.The company was a joint-venture whose structure, strategies, and operating practices inhibited business results and threatened Levi's category leadership. I successfully negotiated the buyout of state-sanctioned partners and the company became a fully owned affiliate of… Show more I assumed P&L responsibility for this $40M business unit and manufacturing source for Levi's Europe with 500+ employees located in Budapest Hungary as the country was transitioning from a controlled to market economy.The company was a joint-venture whose structure, strategies, and operating practices inhibited business results and threatened Levi's category leadership. I successfully negotiated the buyout of state-sanctioned partners and the company became a fully owned affiliate of Levi Strauss & Co.I led a comprehensive business transformation introducing a new business model, organizational structure, brand and product positioning, and demand-driven production planning. We achieved 16% annual revenue growth, 54% profit growth, and 59% ROI improvement. Show less