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

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Executive responsible for leading the Warehousing, Transportation / Logistics teams for a leading healthy snack foods company. I report to the President, Operations.

Senior Director, Warehousing and Logistics

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc

Director of Warehousing

Gehl Food & Beverage

Executive responsible for leading Supply Chain and Logistics operations for a 125-years old Food & Beverage company (Private Equity - Wind Point Partners) across multiple manufacturing Plants, Warehouses and 3PL's. I report to the CFO and have 4 Direct Reports.

•	Reduced Freight costs 15% including $1.2M Truckload RFP, $750k Retail Consolidation and $350k Parcel.
•	Negotiated $6.0M 3PL savings (WI 3PL) over 4-year contract ($1.2M annual handling cost reduction).
•	Saved $1.1M in WI Private Fleet costs – negotiated new lease agreement, rationalized tractor/trailer pool.   
•	Improved On-Time Delivery 4% points; reduced customer YTD OTIF fines $850k; Socialized Bracket Price Model.

Senior Director, Supply Chain

Indiana Sugars, Inc.

Executive responsible for Inbound / Outbound Van Transportation team, comprising of 5 Direct reports across multiple manufacturing plants. INSU is a 100-years old family business and I reported to the ownership group.

•	Developed Core Carrier Partner Group to leverage spend, reduce administration, improve service. 
•	Improved On-Time Delivery from 83% in H1 ’21 to 97.2% in FY ’22 and 98.1% in H1 ’23.
•	Negotiated annual savings in select lanes via mode / carrier optimization.
•	Commenced Dedicated Fleet with Tier-1 DCS Partner; led TMS project – successful launch Q3 ’22.

Senior Director, Transportation

Kerry

Executive responsible for leading Transportation, Warehousing/Distribution, Network Optimization, Deployment Planning, DC Quality, Logistics Technology and Import/Export teams, consisting of 38 staff including 5 direct reports. I reported to the VP, Supply Chain North America.

Kerry Group plc is a public-traded global leader in the food, beverage and pharma industries with $8B USD annual revenue.

•	Reduced annual Logistics costs by $7.8M via network optimization, rate negotiation, and distribution improvements. Defined an additional $12M in future logistics cost savings. 
•	Increased OTIF (On-Time / In-Full) service level by 4.6% points to 93% OTIF.
•	Led work stream improvements to improve Inventory Accuracy to 99.86% across 3PL network.
•	Deployed inventory management tool that sustained a 7% working capital improvement.  
•	Improved efficiency on Import/Export team to handle 40% more export orders with fewer staff.
•	Seamlessly supported pandemic-related distribution spikes to E-Com channels, boosting customer satisfaction. 
•	Led Logistics team through successful SAP launch in 11 3PL warehouses.

Director, Logistics and Import/Export

JM Swank, LLC

Senior Executive responsible for Transportation, Distribution, JRRW Private Fleet, Warehousing, Network Optimization, Inventory Planning, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Facilities and Safety. I reported to the CEO and led a team of 150 hourly non-exempt staff (drivers and warehousing) and 35 salary-exempt staff.

JM Swank, LLC is North America's 2nd largest food ingredient distributor and is a Platinum Equity, LLC (private equity) portfolio company.

•	Reduced on-hand inventory (DOH) by 3.5 days, resulting in $3.8M working capital improvement. Reduced expired inventory FY18 run rate 40% from FY17.  
•	Improved common carrier on-time delivery by 4%. Improved Private fleet performance 2% while reducing fleet trailer-to-tractor ratio from 17% to 2.35%. 
•	Reduced warehouse costs via labor planning, warehouse rezoning, staff training and adopting Lean principles. 
•	Increased Inventory Cycle Count levels by 2.5% points, achieved best-in-class 99.95% in two DCs.

Vice President of Operations

Sysco

Executive responsible for Inbound Logistics and Network Optimization for The SYGMA Network, a multi-unit, national chain division of Sysco. Led a diverse team of 17 corporate logistics staff. Managed  $110 million annual inbound freight spend, including common carrier and private fleet backhaul revenue. I reported to the SVP, Operations. 

Sysco is the world's largest broadline food distributor and a Fortune 100 (public-traded) company.

•	Managed inbound logistics across 15 Distribution centers, 16 staff on logistics team, including 5 direct reports.
•	Oversaw $205M annual inbound logistics (including CPU and Delivered freight spend). Managed $120M in annual freight spend including backhaul fleet and common carrier.
•	Reduced inbound freight cost / case 6%, yielding $3.4M incremental margin improvement.
•	Implemented technology solutions across entire DC network with Crossbow freight optimizer and Manhattan TMS to reduce logistics operating and administration costs.

Vice President of Logistics

AmeriCold Logistics

Senior Executive responsible for $510MM Annual Revenue budget across 3 Operational Divisions. Led 15 professional business development staff, including 6 direct reports. Primary roles included strategic account management, key account development and consultative field sales growth in the frozen and fresh food industries with an emphasis on 3PL Supply Chain solutions in warehousing, distribution, transportation and inventory management.  I reported to the CCO/EVP, Commercial.

Americold Logistics, LLC is the world's largest temperature-controlled 3PL and was a Yucaipa Companies, LLC (private equity) portfolio company.

•	Improved receivables performance by 58% (% past due); improved DSO 12% 2014 to 2012 comparison.
•	Exceeded annual P&L goals with 14% revenue growth and a 16% jump in EBITDA and earned two promotions.

Vice President, Business Development

McCain Foods USA, Inc.

Executive responsible for leading the Warehousing/Distribution team for large privately-held $1.9 billion (US Division) frozen potato and appetizer food manufacturer. Responsible for $60 million warehouse budget, one of the Top-12 largest frozen warehouse programs in North America. I reported to SVP, Supply Chain and Logistics.

•	Developed and led Network Optimization project for McCain Foods USA that yielded:
-	Reduced Logistics costs % of COGS (cost-of-goods sold) 17% and as % Net Sales by 14%.
-	Eliminated 18M linehaul miles by consolidating 70 warehouses to 18, yielding $8M annual logistics savings. 
•	Improved Warehouse (Private and 3PL) operations metrics including:
-	Improved average ASI scores (food industry auditor) from 943 to 958; reduced damage claims 35%.
-	Improved warehouse dock times by 35% to under 2-hour turns; improved cycle-count accuracy to 99.89%.
-	Achieved “0” OIR/TIR reportable accident ratio in Private Warehouses.
•	Earned Refrigerated & Frozen Foods (R&FF) Magazine prestigious Logistics Leadership Award.
•	Active leader and participant in Lean Sigma projects including 5 Kaizen supply chain events.

Director, Warehousing

Chef Solutions, Inc.

Led the Integrated Logistics group - Transportation, Warehousing, Distribution and Customer Service for large perishable/frozen foods manufacturer. Managed $42 million freight and storage budget for 12 plant-attached warehouses and three 3PL RDC’s. Top Logistics executive who reported to EVP/COO 2002-2004 and GM/President in 2005.

•	Led Logistics team to consolidate 6 manufacturing plants and 10 warehouses, saving $9M annually; multiple Lean Sigma Kaizen events in supply chain.
•	Developed and managed network optimization project that yielded sustainable cost, service level, and environmental benefits. Project was Food Logistics Magazine cover article as a perishable salad industry “first.”
•	Centralized transportation planning group to eliminate 20 plant logistics staff, saving $750K annually while improving communication and service levels.
•	Led Core Carrier program to improve on-time service levels by 11% to 98.2% and reduce annual freight costs $500K. Outsourced freight payables to reduce costs by $220K.
•	Managed 120-truck DSD transportation operation. Reduced drivers to 95 with productivity improvement and comprehensive route design.
•	Led Logistics integration of 6 acquired companies and divested the frozen/dry bakery division to a strategic investment group. Logistics expert during SAP R3 (4.6C) implementation to establish commo

Director, Integrated Logistics

I am an exceptional, actions-biased, results-driven logistics leader who solves complex supply-chain challenges and has a strong track record of successfully building, leading and mentoring high-performing logistics teams. I have an extensive background in successfully leading network design, transportation and warehousing/distribution operations as well as customer service and business development, primarily in the CPG, Food and Beverage Distributor and 3PL industries.

I deploy Continuous Improvement principles and have led or participated in multiple Lean Sigma events in manufacturing and warehousing/distribution teams. I build high-performance logistics teams with a relentless focus on safety, security, sanitation, standardization and simplicity as the foundation for success. 

I am a collaborative, servant-leader who leads by example while creating "win-win"​ scenarios for my teammates and I have extensive experience in the development and implementation of organizational restructuring, team-building and performance-based scorecards. My leadership style is "Yes, we did"​ and not "Yes, we can."​ I have a strong commitment to building diverse teams focused on improving customer service levels and financial performance. 

After honorably serving three years in the US Army as an Airborne Infantryman, I commenced my logistics career starting as a forklift driver/ truck loader while attending college. I earned multiple promotions in several organizations based on performance in logistics operations in trucking/warehousing, printing, food and beverage distributor and 3PL industries. 
  
Areas of Expertise:
🎯    Supply Chain Strategy | Network Optimization
🎯    Logistics | Transportation | Warehousing
🎯    Mergers & Acquisitions | Due Diligence | Integration
🎯    Team Building | Diversity & Inclusion | Accountability
🎯    Best-in-Class Metrics | OTIF | Customers and Shareholders
🎯    P&L Improvement | Cost Reductions
🎯    Procurement | Logistics | MRO | Negotiations | Contracts
🎯    Leadership | Focus on People, Process, Technology & Metrics | Change Management
🎯    Technology | ERP, WMS, TMS implementation


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