Reporting to the CEO, oversees a diverse team handling all Supply Chain functions, including sourcing, purchasing, inventory optimization, S&OP and inbound logistics. Redesigned entire Supply Chain organization over COVID-19, resulting in deeper relationships, faster problem identification and resolutions and quicker NPI launches. Stood up QBR meetings with contract manufacturers, changing payment terms and operating agreements with 20+ year suppliers. Collaborated with US team to save 20% in flexible packaging and inventory balances with family-based SKU management.

Entity operations supervisor, leading HR, Production, Quality, Safety and Logistics. Oversight of one 60k sq ft warehouse utilized for distribution and one 40k sq ft manufacturing/light assembly facility. Brought in assembly production from overseas suppliers, ramping up in less than 6 weeks. Reconstructed a warehouse to effectively utilize space and talent to streamline workflow, moving from 400 units production a week to approximately 400 a day. Led transition from SAP to NetSuite, implementing two WMS simultaneously (and remotely due to COVID-19). Led repackaging project design during COVID-19 to allow for on-time load-in into key big box retailers.

As a liaison between staff, senior leaders and executives, align strategic priorities with operational tasks, ensuring completion of initiatives on time and within scope. Coordinate and drive effective cadence of functional operating meetings including Executive Leadership Team meetings, Town Halls, Business Reviews, etc. Analyze data, prepare metrics and provide insights and recommendations for the CEO to effectively run the business. Develop a deep understanding of current business issues and be able to provide timely advice to the CEO. Leverage internal partners both formally and informally to glean organizational insights and identify areas for improvement; taking action where necessary to get ahead of issues before they rise to the CEO's attention. Prepare written reports, communications, and other materials required by the CEO, including developing content for monthly Board of Directors meetings.

Used advanced and broad-based financial accounting business knowledge to perform complex analyses and support and measure company results. Effectively managed financial planning projects and resources to ensure project success. Worked with business teams to consolidate and analyze monthly outlooks, quarterly forecasts, two-year profit plans and five-year strategic plans. Analyzed monthly financial results and establish and measure key financial targets. Assisted in the preparation of written/graphical financial and operational information to support the business management when communicating to the executive team for items such as Operation Reviews and Senior Executive materials. Prepared annual operating plan and presentation to the Board of Directors.

Partnered with departmental leaders and managing a $22M G&A budget, providing weekly financial and operational reporting, analysis/budgeting of all G&A and store-level expenses, and all ad-hoc project management duties. Transitioned to take on additional responsibilities within Sales, COGS and guest traffic. Analyzed, identified deficiencies and made corrective recommendations for the ADP Payroll system that was incorrectly implemented ($1M impact in FY17). Improved budgeting processing time by 4 days (12.5%) through automation and process redesign. Financial prime selected for restructuring bonus program and solely responsible for redesigning IT tool utilized by Accounting team for payout/execution.

Held dual accountability for providing program management and budget consulting services on U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) funded exercises, conferences, events, seminars, and workshops. Authored inaugural budget reporting system to highlight command use of funding for hosted events. Improved compliance on DoD-DCMO required packages reducing late submissions by 30%.

Spearheaded rigorous planning and assessment of information which provided decision support to management for improved organization’s performance through the creation and application of numerous formulas and functions. Improved completion timeframe on processing power requirements by 40%. Earned public recognition and three awards for work completed within one year.