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

Foundation Collective

Fractional CMO, project-based marketing and strategy, resource gap filling and more.

Co-Founder & Principal Consultant

Women On Boards Project

Women on Boards (WOB) Project was created in 2020 by consumer industry leaders to increase the number of women serving on consumer company boards while also expanding diversity including race, ethnicity, age, socio-economic status, and sexual orientation, gender fluidity. The Project is inspiring a game-changing movement to provide women access to seats at the board table while working in partnership with a consortium of industry leaders in venture capital and private equity to diversify their respective boards portfolios.
www.wobproject.com

Committee Lead, Marketing

Truman State University

Monthly guest professor and "client" for BSAD 470: Consulting for Small Businesses, providing students with real, hand-on consulting and client-facing experience.

Guest Professor

Made by Nacho

Laura oversees the marketing function at Bobby Flay's premium cat food brand, Made by Nacho. Laura is part of the team the strengthened the culinary positioning and increased awareness, creating and launching the company's first ever TV spot on Linear and CTV. In addition, Laura partnered with PetSmart to develop a series of vignettes featuring Bobby and Made by Nacho in their PetSmart Kitchen campaign.

Fractional CMO

Jibby Coffee

At Jibby, every product we craft is a step towards making wellness an effortless, integral part of your day. We’re here to accompany you on your wellness journey, offering a cup that’s not just about flavor, but also about nourishment, sustainability, and a shared responsibility towards our planet. Join us in making wellness a ritual—a delightful, daily celebration.

Advisor

MomRemedy

MomRemedy offers a line of non-toxic and family-friendly cleaning products that are tough on stains and versatile enough to tackle any cleaning task. The award-winning 'do anything' cleaner is perfect for busy families who demand the best.

Simply Protein for Pets, Inc.

Simply Protein for Pets, part of Gambol and backed by KKR, is the parent company that acquired the Waggin' Train dog treats brand from Purina in 2021. As Head of Marketing, contracted through Foundation Collective, Laura manages all things Brand Marketing including P&L, retailer and shopper marketing, NPD, packaging, brand positioning and more. Key projects include developing the Simply Protein for Pets brand identity, positioning and strategy docs at inception, repositioning Waggin' Train to modernize the brand and reinvigorating packaging to expand distribution and accelerate velocities, building the NPD principles and 3 year roadmap for Waggin' Train, and serving as a member on the SLT.

Head of Marketing

Laura was a Mentor for the SKU accelerator program's 2023 Petcare Track. She leveraged her pet food expertise, mentorship, and leadership training skills to coach and develop up and coming Petcare startups and entrepreneurs.

Skills: Mentoring · Executive Coaching · Working with Investors · Sales Strategy · Marketing Strategy · Strategy · Brand Development

Mentor

DOJO Labs (Formally NAPJITSU)

DOJO Labs is a revolutionary new line of nootropic-based supplements to enhance mental performance. Energy, concentration and focus, as well as proper rest and restoration, have attracted increased consumer interest and inspired new product development in the mass market supplements industry over the past few years. DOJO Labs’ new products offer a solution at the intersection of these needs for everyday achievers who appreciate convenient and effective energy supplements.

The DOJO Labs brand was inspired by the mastery of skill and powerful meditation associated with a traditional martial arts dōjō hall and is expressed by the brand’s signature “koala bear ninja.” All DOJO Labs products are developed by nutrition and supplements experts and made with naturally-sourced ingredients.

You will be able to find DOJO Labs products online at www.napjitsu.com/wearedojolabs and at over 1,000 GNC stores nationwide starting in December 2022.

Laura is the brand's CEO and Co-Founder, launching the brand to market. Laura is actively involved in the brand's day-to-day across all functions including marketing, sales, operations and finance. There is no job too big or too small if it helps advance business objectives. She thrives in a "roll up your sleeves" environment and seamlessly flexes between strategy, tactical execution, analysts and leadership.

Co-Founder & CEO

Redbud Brands

Redbud Brands is a venture capital studio that brings together people, ideas, and capital to create disruptive new consumer brands offering innovative, better-for-you products. Laura advises other brands in the portfolio on strategy development and process with focus on efficiencies.
www.redbudbrands.com

Entrepreneur In Residence

Laura is a classically trained marketer with 14+ years of CPG experience across various leadership, marketing, eCommerce and insights roles. Her category experience is broad and robust, including pet, supplements, better-for-you snacks, cleaning, beauty, household and more. Her start at The Clorox Company in brand management gave her the foundational business and marketing knowledge that aided to advance her career with venture-backed companies in her more recent roles.

Laura found her passion for small, mission-driven companies when she was Director of Marketing at Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, launching the brand's first ever national TV advertising campaign and proving that Angie's stood for more than popcorn, but rather women's empowerment. Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP sold to ConAgra for $250 million in 2018.

Laura’s track record lengthened when she was Vice President of Marketing and eCommerce at Solid Gold Pet, repositioning it as the gut health brand, turning around the business to achieve record growth and ultimately selling to H&H Group in 2020 for $163 million.

Laura's general manager training, rooted in analytics and strong cross-functional collaboration, has served her well as part of leadership and management teams, and ultimately led her to launch a startup, gaining national distribution with GNC at launch.

Today, Laura is Co-Founder of Foundation Collective, a boutique consultancy that develops actionable go-to-market and brand strategies to allow brands to lay the marketing foundation fast and get to executing efficiently. Laura also advises early-stage CPG companies, Jibby Coffee and MomRemedy cleaning products, and is a committee member of The Women On Boards Project, a non-profit with a mission to place more women in first-time board seats.

The leadership quote that best describes her style is "Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish." - Sam Walton

Strategy | Integrated Marketing | Digital & Omnichannel Marketing | New Product Development | eCommerce Sales | Partnerships | Campaign Development  | People Management | Emerging Brands

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