Vickie Walker Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Warrenville, Illinois, Us

Previously with Cubii (transitioned with the business to provide operational leadership for setup and scaling of the Retail/Marketplace division)

Chicago, Illinois, Us

(Acquired by Performance Health)As the Vice President of Supply Chain and Operations, I oversee all aspects of Global Supply Chain, Operations, Vendor Compliance/EDI, Regulatory Compliance, Product Management, and Engineering. My leadership has resulted in a dedicated team that experienced no unwanted turnover over the past two years. Through strategic negotiations, I successfully reduced overall product costs by 20%, amounting to $1.5 million in annual savings, while simultaneously increasing gross margins by 6%. My role extends from guiding the product development and engineering team throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept to end-of-life, to ensuring cost avoidance on accessorial charges fees and optimizing warehouse operations. Additionally, I’ve achieved significant cost savings, reduced net working capital, and fostered strong vendor relationships, all while closely monitoring key performance indicators.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

As the Senior Director of Global Supply Chain and Operations, I oversaw critical aspects of the organization’s operations. My responsibilities spanned from supply chain oversight to strategic implementation. I successfully optimized delivery times for warehouse and logistics operations across multiple regions, resulting in a remarkable 40% reduction in net working capital. By identifying non-selling SKUs and implementing exit plans, I reduced inventory management fees by approximately 50%. Additionally, I managed all 3PL global warehouse and product distribution operations, ensuring efficient last-mile deliveries. My strong relationships with Tier 1 suppliers led to reduced costs, enhanced quality control, and accelerated speed to market.

Rosemont, Illinois, Us

As the Senior Manager of Global Supply Chain Planning, I oversaw a diverse portfolio of manufactured and purchased finished goods. My responsibilities encompassed planning, purchasing, implementing, and monitoring supply chain strategy. I led a team of Senior Buyer/Planners, directly accountable for managing $35 million in finished goods inventory. By identifying the root cause of issues, improving demand planning, and optimizing inventory management, I successfully increased the product fill rate from 80% to 93%. Additionally, I managed obsolete and excess inventory, strategically adjusting safety stocks, which resulted in a significant reduction in weeks forward coverage from 14 weeks to 8 weeks. My focus on efficiency and strategic planning contributed to the organization’s success in meeting customer demands while minimizing costs.

Rosemont, Illinois, Us

As the Global Sourcing Manager, I played a pivotal role in the organization’s supply chain. My responsibilities spanned from developing and executing strategic sourcing plans for a product portfolio with a $20 million spend to managing inventory and finished goods for our outsourced business. By fostering strong business relationships and negotiating supplier contracts across the US, Europe, and Asia, I ensured an efficient, cost-effective, and reliable supply chain. Additionally, I led the launch efforts for all new product development initiatives, including product customizations and the establishment of internal and external processes to support our growing business.

Rosemont, Illinois, Us

As a Product/Project Manager, I was at the helm of managing a consumer product line with a substantial sales revenue of $50 million. My role extended to refreshing two critical product lines within a 2-year period, resulting in an impressive $2 million in additional revenue. To support overall revenue and margin goals, I meticulously defined strategic plans and portfolios for all consumer products. My leadership was instrumental in leading cross-functional teams, overseeing everything from concept development to product launch and end-of-life management. Additionally, I served as a product expert, actively contributing during sales training, trade shows, and crucial customer negotiation meetings.

Rosemont, Illinois, Us

As the Senior Strategic Planner for New Product Introductions, I played a pivotal role in the organization’s supply chain. My responsibilities encompassed overseeing both strategic and tactical production/supply planning processes for US-manufactured finished goods. I meticulously managed all aspects of new product introductions throughout their lifecycle. My focus was on achieving optimal production output, minimizing costs, and maintaining optimal inventory levels while consistently meeting order fulfillment and customer service targets. Additionally, I fostered strong working relationships with manufacturing plants to ensure seamless collaboration. Notably, I successfully increased the order fulfillment rate to an impressive 98.1%.