I am a seasoned leader in Supply Chain and Operations with over 20 years of experience driving excellence in procurement, inventory management, and operational efficiency. Throughout my career, I’ve specialized in optimizing supply chain processes, enhancing operational performance, and delivering measurable results across diverse industries.My expertise spans multi-site operations, vendor management, talent development, and cross-functional team leadership. Known for my calm and strategic approach under pressure, I have consistently delivered improvements in planning, cost reduction, and overall operational success. Leveraging advanced statistical analysis, I’ve spearheaded initiatives that enhance performance and align with business objectives.I am passionate about fostering collaboration and innovation, empowering teams to embrace data-driven decision-making, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. This philosophy has enabled me to design and implement strategies that deliver measurable impact, including:Transforming supply chain operations: Improved quality, increased production, and reduced costs by $17M.Strategic sourcing and contract management: Achieved $500K+ in annual savings through third-party manufacturer optimization.Reversing financial trends: Led efforts to control costs and boost sales, resulting in a $1.5M profit increase after eight years of negative performance.Maximizing asset recovery: Identified and recovered $100M in inventory investments.I am committed to unlocking value at every level of the supply chain, ensuring operational excellence, and driving sustainable growth.Demand/Supply Planning | Operations Management | Inventory Management | Purchasing | S&OP | S&OE | Strategic Sourcing | Supplier Negotiations | Forecasting | Systems Integration | Inventory Optimization | Vendor Relations | Logistics | Fulfillment Operations | 3rd Party Logistics Management | Transportation | Customer Satisfaction | Production Scheduling | WarehousingContact Info: werner.mcw@gmail.com | M: 703.930.8062