Led global implementation of Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) across 258 facilities. Directed global cross-functional teams and regional leaders to optimize demand planning and cash-management, developed working capital strategy for $18 billion global organization, improving production schedules, and inventory management. Present monthly to the executive team on inventory performance, SIOP implementation, and strategic recommendations. Partner with global supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and finance teams to balance inventory levels and drive working capital.• Lead global inventory reduction initiative, identifying $1B in inventory reductions, while maintaining service levels and supporting growth initiatives and revenue. • Increased forecast accuracy through the implementation of an advanced SIOP framework.• Standardized inventory processes across international regions, resulting in reduced stock-outs.• Integrated real-time analytics for demand forecasting & capacity planning, reducing customer lead times.

Spearheaded a global initiative to optimize inventory and cash management, aligning working capital strategies with corporate financial goals.• Improved liquidity through enhanced cash-flow strategies.• Reduced obsolete/excess inventories and freed up working capital and increased operational transparency across 258 global facilities.• Led process improvement initiatives that enhanced inventory accuracy and streamlined cash management.

Directed global supply chain operations, managing a $280M budget and driving cost efficiencies across international facilities. Formulated and developed/executed strategic plans to optimize profitability and operational performance. Served on the Littlejohn Company Board of Directors, Executive Council for leading standardization initiatives, adopting best-in-class practices, and establishing corporate governance across the portfolio.• Identified and capitalized on market disruptions and industry shifts, positioning the organization to adapt rapidly, increase market share and enhance competitive advantage.• Initiated and led global inventory management program, resulting in a reduction of global inventories.• P&L responsibility for global corporation, driving revenue growth and profitability by aligning strategic goals with financial performance, improving EBITDA, through operational efficiencies and cost/finance optimization.• Achieved annual savings through customer/supplier rationalization and executing global footprint strategy, that included asset management, KPI implementation, and development of the manufacturing road map.• Established defined asset management program, developed/set global policy and procedures, and KPI development and implementation.• Honored with the CEO’s “Circle of Excellence Award” for outstanding leadership and performance.• Implemented advanced supply chain management program/systems and reduced global inventory by improving customer/supplier relations, leveraging economies of scale, and implementing commodity-based purchasing strategies.• Achieved strategic objectives through advanced negotiation, a strategic mindset, and strong analytical capabilities for data-driven decision-making and inventory optimization, ensuring a results-oriented approach to achievement of business objectives.• Enhanced operational efficiencies, streamlined processes and spearheading comprehensive transformation, restructuring, and globalization.

Led the corporate-wide quality management and continuous improvement initiatives for six business units, across four continents, driving operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Built, coached, and led a multifaceted international team, ensuring seamless daily operations and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.• Reduced the cost of poor quality and achieved efficiency gains through the implementation of global quality systems and continuous improvement programs.• Spearheaded major process improvement projects, aligning quality standards across all business units and ensuring compliance with international regulatory requirements.• Safeguarded organizations by initiating and executing comprehensive corporate governance programs to mitigate risk.• Detailed background in international regulations and standards, to include FDA requirements.

Directed global supply chain for 25 facilities, optimizing procurement, inventory management, and operational efficiency, corporately. Locally, led day-to-day operations, overseeing two facilities, and implementing strategic improvements.• Managed a $2B corporate budget, achieving year-on-year cost savings through global supply chain enhancements.• Improved operational efficiency for two production facilities through Strategic initiatives, implimentation of best practive, KPI Development, and Improved Marginal Income and COGS. • Reduced annual spending.