Senior Operations, Supply Chain and Merchandising Executive.
Experience in all aspects of retail including supply chain, IT, store operations and merchandising.
Background in Apparel, Furniture, Home Decor, Cosmetics, Softlines, Hardlines, Food, Beer, Wine and Spirits industries
Currently Senior Executive directing Merchandise Planning and Operations, Product Allocation, FP&A, Inventory Management, DSD/DSO Logistics and Distribution for industry leader Bevmo!
Senior Operations, Supply Chain and Merchandising Executive.
Experience in all aspects of retail including supply chain, IT, store operations and merchandising.
Background in Apparel, Furniture, Home Decor, Cosmetics, Softlines, Hardlines, Food, Beer, Wine and Spirits industries
Currently Senior Executive directing Merchandise Planning and Operations, Product Allocation, FP&A, Inventory Management, DSD/DSO Logistics and Distribution for industry leader Bevmo!
Innovative, driven professional with over 20 years in Retail and Supply chain.
Experience in property management, transportation operations, order fulfillment operations, store operations and customer service, distribution network, call centers and inventory optimization management.
Past responsibilities include Global supply chain initiatives and operations functions at multi-unit locations ranging from 10,000 to 650,000 sq. feet. Led, develop and manage executive direct reports responsible for over 2000 associates. Extensive customer contact and sales management experience. 3PL distribution and delivery experience. Have led distribution operations in facilities over 2 million square feet and processed in excess of 3.5 billion in goods annually
Specialties: Union experience and also union-avoidance experience, WMS and TMS roll-outs, 3PL (Third Party Logistics) as well as store operations. Lean Distribution. Apparel Distribution Expertise. Multi-Warehouse, Multi-State, Private Fleet. DC design and Distribution Center Operations Management. Multi-Channel, Home delivery, Cost Management, Inventory Planning, Supply Chain Network Planning and Strategy, Specialty Store Retail. Public, Private and Private Equity Experience
SVP of Merchandising Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory, Planning and Allocations @ BevMo! @ Responsible for all Planning, Allocations, Inventory Control, Logistics, Distribution, SO&P, Merchandising FP&A and Merchandising Operations functions for a Private Equity owned 160+ Store Retail Chain. Industry leader in the Adult Beverage business. From June 2013 to Present (2 years 5 months) San Francisco Bay AreaSVP of Supply Chain and CSCO @ Led the Global Supply Chain and eCommerce Operations for industry leader serving 856 stores. Oversee compliance, import, P&L, finance operations, demand and planning, distribution and transportation operations as well as IT and HR for all supply chain functions. Member of the Executive Leadership, Real Estate and Steering committees for this publically traded company. From January 2010 to May 2013 (3 years 5 months) dallas/fort worth areaChief Operating Officer @ Oversee all Operations, Merchandising, Finance, Design, Compliance, Importation and Distribution for privately held, largest U.S. licensed manufacturer in the children's cosmetics/accessories field. Managed China Office, inventory, 3PL Warehouse relationships and transportation buy. Also responsible for all finance, human resources and customer service functions From December 2007 to December 2009 (2 years 1 month) new york, new yorkSVP of Operations and Distribution @ Responsible for 3PL warehousing, logistics, customer service and annual distribution of over $1 billion of retail goods to over 700 stores. Implemented a new WMS system and brought facility to 24 hour operating status. Negotiate Union contracts. P&L Responsibility. Planning and implentation of international and domestic logistic capacity growth. Executive direct reports. From February 2005 to November 2007 (2 years 10 months) VP Warehouse, Delivery and Store Operations @ Executive responsible for P&L for a $240 million dollar market. Led executive operations direct reports responsible for logistics, store and customer service operations. Directed the operations for stores, distribution centers, customer service and call centers. From July 2003 to November 2005 (2 years 5 months) Senior Logistics Operations Manager @ Responsible for all aspects of distribution including receiving, shipping, order filling, data processing, billing, customer service and replenishment functions in multiple 1.4 million square foot facility including P&L of departments that fulfilled and shipped over $3.5 billion in goods annually From January 2000 to July 2003 (3 years 7 months) Hurricane, UT and Sharon Springs, NY.Officer/NCO @ Served in the US Army in intelligence, training and logistics fields. Served in Operation Desert Storm and Ernest Will. Spent over 5 years living overseas in Europe and the Middle East. Familiar and comfortable in many diverse cultures management and work styles. From July 1985 to December 1999 (14 years 6 months) Worldwide
BS, Business and Leadership @ Cameron University From 1998 to 2000
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