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

Smart Start Solutions, Inc

Smart Start Solutions is a consulting business focused on helping small to medium size businesses access and implement the same processes as large corporations. Specific expertise in food and pet food.  While working with entrepreneurial customers during my corporate career, I realized many lacked awareness of critical operating procedures.  I assist these businesses by identifying risks and gaps in their businesses and implementing process improvements to become more efficient and profitable.

Owner and Founder

NorthStar Pet

NorthStar Pet is a provider of novel pet brands whose products focus on enrichment and wellbeing.

Advisory Board

Mentor within SKU's CPG accelerator providing operations and strategic guidance for startup food and pet businesses.  

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.

Skills: Operations & Manufacturing, Process Implementation, Supply Chain specific to pet food, Cost Optimization and Product Line Management.

Food & Pet Food Operations & Process Implementation Mentor

Quebracho Empanadas

Manage day to day operations, build foundational operations processes, manage co-manufacturing relationships and lead continuous improvements.

Fractional COO

Cargill

General Manager for Cargill's Specialty Pet Food business where I specialized in scaling up entrepreneurial pet food companies into multimillion dollar brands.  Innovated and collaborated with plant operations, supply chain, marketing, R&D, regulatory and food safety to manufacture temperature controlled human grade pet food for our customers.  Responsible for meeting complex project timelines, managing the P&L and strategy implementation.

Business Manager - Value Added Pet Food

Created and led projects that valued up by-products from the protein value chain.

Growth & Value Creation Business Manager 

Collaborated with Cargill's farm marketers to create a compelling value proposition for food and farmer customers resulting in Cargill's first transparent supply chain program.
Implemented a competitive intelligence process to track industry supply and demand increasing new business growth in an over supplied market.
Developed a pricing mechanism to contract the product line's largest customer resulting in maintaining sole supplier status while lowering the pricing risk for the customer and Cargill.

Global Edible Oil Solutions Specialties Product Line Manager

Identified and executed annual growth objectives through clear and focused territory planning, customer development plans, and customer meetings. Communicated our strategy, sales initiatives, results and changes in the competitive landscape. Managed, coached and developed the Market Coordinator.

Oils & Shortenings Market Manager

Wilmington Finance

Account Executive

Amerus Home Lending Solutions

Are you struggling with chaos and unsure why?  Do you find yourself consistently fire fighting and unable to be productive?  Is your team exhausted and unengaged due to lacking the resources to function efficiently day to day? 

This is not uncommon particularly if:
- You have experienced fast growth
- Your company was part of a merger or acquisition
- You are experiencing new leadership or strategic initiatives

Smart Start Solutions specializes in creating structure and sustainability within your organization.
We offer expertise in identifying gaps in your foundational business processes, assessing risks and managing projects so your business can operate more efficiently and become more profitable.

We tailor the approach to your business needs through the following process: 
-Listen & learn about your business through key stakeholder interviews
-Analyze & assess by identifying gaps and analyzing root causes
-Implement systemic processes tailored to your business

With over 25 years of experience and a multitude of perspectives in Process Improvement, Cross-Functional Leadership, Product Line Management, Sales & Operations Planning and Supply Chain we can get your business operating more efficiently. 

Whether you are a small company or a medium sized business struggling with chaos, cross-functional communication or managing projects, we can help.  Our diverse experience across organizations and industries brings a fresh perspective that provides valuable insights and strategies to help your business grow.  We look from the top down to provide creative solutions to common issues.  

Whether you need a complete overhaul or a specialist for a specific project, we are able to scale our services to fill in where needed. We would love to help you organize your chaos, eliminate inefficiencies and see tangible results.

Reach out for a complimentary 30 minute consultation.

tiffany@smartstartsolutionsinc.com
612-401-0811
https://www.smartstartsolutionsinc.com/

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