Vestis Corporation

Senior Director of Supply Chain

Oakmont Supply Solutions

We help small to mid-size manufacturers increase margin and maximize revenue by building a solid supply chain that fuels 2X/3X digit growth.

As the leader of a small to mid-sized manufacturing business, are you challenged by:

-Creating a Sales & Operations planning process that drives real results in your business
-Supply Chain knowledge gaps within your leadership team?
-Fractional Director/VP/COO needs until you find the perfect candidate?
-Forecasting rapidly expanding product lines to avoid stock outs?
-Optimizing contract manufacturing/packaging partnerships?
-Identifying and pulling cost out levers to improve profit margin?
-Developing a supply chain strategy that customers/investors can clearly understand AND your team can execute?

We would love to partner with you!

Founder 

Gartner

Gartner Ambassador - Supply Chain

Mentor within the SKU CPG accelerator program providing guidance with emphasis on supply chain optimization, manufacturing strategy, cost reduction tactics, and transportation strategy. 

SKU is a leading consumer goods accelerator that surrounds stellar startups with mentor teams of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to accelerate smarter, faster growth.

Supply Chain & Operations Mentor/Investor

ASCM Atlanta

Board Member

Reliance Worldwide Corporation

Supported $700M in revenue with double digit growth figures by ensuring high retail fill rates through COVID-19 Pandemic.  Designed & implemented full executive S&OP routine.

Responsible for end-to-end supply chain operations including:
-Demand Planning
-Supply Planning (both manufacturing and procurement)
-International and Domestic Freight strategy
-Inventory planning
-Sales & Operations Planning
-Executive Strategy Development

Supported $700M in revenue with double digit growth figures by ensuring high retail fill rates through COVID-19 Pandemic. 

Worked endlessly to meet needs of internal and external stakeholders including vendors and clients, this role allowed me to work under pressure and implement creative problem-solving methods and professional expertise to support and grow the business. 

Key Skills: Sales & Operations Planning | Continuous Improvement | Business Process Design | Resource Management | Budget Administration | Strategic Decision-Making | Inventory Optimization | Revenue Growth | Cost-Saving | Demand Planning | Supply Planning | Transportation Strategy

Director Supply Chain Planning

Grew retail partnership from $0 to $150M account in 2 years, while maintaining consistent 98%+ fill rates.

Designed and implemented a comprehensive plan to launch 400+ products across Lowe’s stores nationwide to meet their enterprise goals. 

Awarded Lowe's Partner of the Year Award in 2018. 


Key Skills: Account Specialist | Strategic Planning | Project Coordination | Resource Administration | Process Optimization | Sales | Customer Service | Relationship Management | Product Development | Project Tracking

National Account Manager

HD Supply

Captured 10% savings ($4MM on a $40MM freight budget) by conducting a comprehensive international freight RFP.

Led HD Supply’s international logistics strategy and tactical management, budget administration, expenditure analysis, business process design, and feasibility analysis to meet and exceed profitability goals with given resources. 

Key Skills: Logistics Management | RFP Design | Budget Management | Strategic Decision-Making | Project Coordination | Resource Administration | Process Optimization | Stakeholder Management | Business Partnerships | Teamwork | Supplier Management

Senior Manager International Logistics

The Home Depot

Inventory Planning Manager

Manhattan Associates

I was responsible for supporting multiple internal and external teams on data analysis, warehouse management, and business growth projects. I also took charge of resource and inventory management and handled budget development, brand positioning, marketing, and client handling for the firm's largest client, Nike. 


Key Skills: Account Management | Budgeting | Strategic Planning | Project Coordination | Resource Administration | Business Process Optimization | Warehouse Management | Marketing | Documentation

Consultant - Warehouse Management (Open Systems)

Helping small to mid-sized manufacturers successfully grow into retail by building a solid supply chain fueling 2X/3X growth.

As the leader of a small to mid-sized manufacturing business, are you challenged by:

-Supply Chain knowledge gaps within your leadership team?
-Fractional or Interim Director/VP/COO needs until you find the perfect candidate?
-Creating a Sales & Operations planning process that drives real results in your business?
-Forecasting rapidly expanding product lines to avoid stock outs?
-Optimizing contract manufacturing/packaging partnerships?
-Identifying and pulling cost out levers to improve profit margin?
-Developing a supply chain strategy that customers/investors can clearly understand AND your team can execute?

If so, we would love to help. 

With 25+ years of combined experience, we have helped companies like Kraft-Heinz, Aramark, Tarkett, Electrolux, Nest, Tip Top Cocktails, Reliance Worldwide Corporation, Whirlpool and dozens of others build their supply chains and expand retail presence at Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowe's, HEB, Kroger as well as national distributors.  

Our specialty is building supply chain processes that increase profitability.  We have done this by improving forecast accuracy by 20%, increasing inventory turnover by 37% and saving millions of dollars in transportation costs. All while maintaining consistent retail fill rates of 98%+ using our proven process.

Want to discuss your situation? Reach out to lindsey.walker@oakmontsupplysolutions.com.

Lindsey Walker

TriVista

I lead Procurement advisory for TriVista, serving as the subject matter expert for the organization as we strengthen our Procurement capability.

Director

Source Refresh LLC

I advise CEOs and COOs of Small/Medium Enterprises, Minority-owned businesses and Non-Profits to deliver improvements on key Business KPIs.
Check us out at www.source-refresh.com or send me an email at Chandhrika@source-refresh.com if you want to learn more.

Founder & Consultant

d.e. Foxx & Associates, Inc.

- Advisor to CEO, ushering in holistic Procurement Transformation which includes revamping business model and org structures.
- Procurement and Data Strategist for new clients and prospects, managing analysis, opportunity sizing and building strategy roadmap for indirect spend management.

Consultant

Versatex

- Driving digitization of indirect (MRO) spend for a Fortune 500 manufacturing client across 100+ sites in North America. 
- Leading cost savings initiatives for a $10B+ Healthcare client through benchmarking and standardization of Building Maintenance Services.

Arbo's Cheese Dip

I advise the Founder on Supply Chain Strategy as we chart out a plan to increase distribution across US.

ProPrudence

Advisor to bootstrapped start-up. Proprudence is a first-of-its-kind marketplace that delivers amplified reach, streamlined order intake to payment, and encrypted video conferencing for confidential consultation.

Advisor

Safe Food En Route, LLC

I provide Procurement advisory to Safe Food En Route's client, TriVista (https://trivista.com/)
TriVista performs operations due diligence for Private Equity clients.

Kroger

• Managed P&L for ~$1B portfolio, delivering top-line growth through market share and controlling bottom-line by reducing costs incl shrink. 
• Successfully delivered category turn-around in Ready to Heat meals from loss-maker to market leader by developing and executing robust data-driven strategies.
• Provided 4P strategic direction to National Brand and Private Label category managers to maximize customer value using category analytics (84.51, IRi, Shelf Review and Adjacencies, & TADMx for promotions evaluation).

Category Management (Retail Merchandising) - Deli/Bakery

• Managed $0.5B spend across commodities and finished product
• Global sourcing of raw materials from Asia, Africa, EU, and Americas for Kroger's Manufacturing Plants, and finished product for Kroger Retail.
• Led team in development and implementation of Strategic Sourcing Vision for Manufacturing Sourcing.
• Served as Enterprise Subject Matter Expert on Nuts and Spice commodities by providing market insights to senior executives and coaching  merchandising managers on National Brand negotiations.

Global Sourcing - Raw Materials & Copack

Versatex MSP

• Created and implemented best-in-class sourcing practices across client network
- Devised and implemented network-wide supplier performance measurement system for objective vendor performance assessment 
- Developed strategic first-of-its-kind Total Cost of Ownership model for staffing service procurement
• Delivered cost savings to client through operations efficiency improvement initiatives
- Reducing contract labor overtime through innovative scheduling
• Supported new business development for the start-up enterprise

Sourcing Manager

University of Cincinnati

Served as TA for undergrad Business Statistics course with responsibility for teaching and grading exams.

Teaching Assistant

Crafted and taught a brand new online undergraduate-level course in Applied Statistics for Human Services

Instructor (Applied Statistics)

Enabling small businesses to excel at Procurement | Host of The Source Refresh Podcast

I'm currently the Director of Sourcing at TriVista, bringing over 20 years of global supply chain expertise to the table. Before this, I founded Source Refresh LLC, a consulting practice with a focus on boosting procurement performance for small and mid-market businesses, primarily minority-owned firms.

My mission? To empower businesses to master procurement and create meaningful value for their customers, stakeholders, and the community.

I also host The Source Refresh Podcast, a platform where small business experts discuss supply chain challenges and discover practical solutions.

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