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Alex Conway

La Quinta,CA

Summary

Supply chain leader with over 10 years of experience, specializing in managing large teams and operations across multiple states, production management, order fulfillment, and warehouse operations. Expertise in distribution and new market startups, with a strong focus on meeting performance targets and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability in budget oversight and performance evaluation, driving stakeholder engagement and responsiveness to workflow changes. Skilled in large-scale cannabis processing, pre-roll production, packaging, and inventory management.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

National Director of Supply Chain Operations

Dreamfields (Jeeter)
Desert Hot Springs, CA
02.2022 - Current
  • Lead inventory oversight across all markets, ensuring compliance and accuracy with established standards.
  • Design organizational structures and operational workflows to drive startup efficiency.
  • Maintained end-to-end integrity of materials throughout supply chain and production lifecycle.
  • Oversee ERP system accuracy, promoting timely reporting, and cross-departmental alignment.
  • Coordinate distribution activities that maximize cost-effectiveness and van density while reducing delivery lead times. (OTIF)
  • Implement new technologies for process automation and operational innovation.
  • Evaluate individual and team business performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Monitor progress against established performance metrics for each program area.
  • Oversee budgeting for national activities, and monitor expenditures for compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.

Director of Distribution & Logistics

Lowell Farms, Inc.
Salinas, CA
05.2017 - 01.2022
  • Direct responsibility for all aspects of distribution, supply chain, and finished goods inventory management, along with compliance testing and labeling, order and invoice processing, order pick/pack, delivery logistics, customer/sales support, and Metrc.
  • Direct responsibility and involvement in all software related to distribution, logistics, and Metrc.
  • Direct interaction with various teams involved in cultivation, extraction, manufacturing, processing, marketing, and sales of cannabis-related materials and products.
  • 200+ orders/deliveries/invoices per day
  • 1,000+ SKUs with inventory levels of ~$6M
  • 19 statewide delivery routes including 10 daily routes
  • 60+ employees across various operational departments.
  • Retail customer interaction and support
  • Compliance testing and post-compliance labeling
  • ERP software connected to BOM software with Metrc interfaces

Fulfillment Center Design and Construction

Praxair, Inc.
Visalia, CA
01.2014 - 04.2017
  • Directly managed and oversaw the design, construction, WMS implementation, hiring of staff, and rollout.
  • Direct responsibility for an annual budget of over $2M, including headcount, wages, overtime, packaging supplies, shipping supplies, and capital expenditures.

Branch/Plant Manager

Praxair, Inc.
Salinas, CA
01.2014 - 04.2017
  • Directly managed all plant and retail operations, including inside and outside sales, gas filling plant, DOT delivery (medical and hazmat), and retail.
  • Trained and managed the store transition of legacy software to JD Edwards at all CA stores.
  • Increased store sales by more than 30% by opening new sales channels and optimizing inside and outside sales representatives.
  • Prepared the facility by passing two FDA Level-A audits.
  • Led annual physical inventory audits at all retail stores in the western region.

Executive Team Leader

Target
Sand City, CA
04.2010 - 09.2013
  • Led team leaders to deliver on the store mission, strategic marketing, and overall guest satisfaction while autonomously exceeding sales goals.
  • Functional areas of responsibility included Starbucks, Food Avenue, guest service, photo, cashiers, and total store responsibility during leader-on-duty shifts.
  • Rapidly acquired comprehensive knowledge of store operations, logistics, personnel supervision, and managing execution, ensuring a great-looking store.
  • Reviewed department KPIs and man-hour utilization matrices, streamlining workflow and improving overall team productivity.

Education

Master's Degree - Instructional Science and Technology

Cal-State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB)
01.2013

B.S. - Business Management

Wilmington University
01.2009

Aerospace Maintenance Operations & Technology -

United States Air Force
01.2010

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Operational workflows
  • ERP systems
  • Logistics coordination
  • Process automation
  • Performance evaluation
  • Budget oversight
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Supply chain management
  • Vendor management
  • Data analysis
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Process optimization
  • Regulatory compliance

Timeline

National Director of Supply Chain Operations

Dreamfields (Jeeter)
02.2022 - Current

Director of Distribution & Logistics

Lowell Farms, Inc.
05.2017 - 01.2022

Fulfillment Center Design and Construction

Praxair, Inc.
01.2014 - 04.2017

Branch/Plant Manager

Praxair, Inc.
01.2014 - 04.2017

Executive Team Leader

Target
04.2010 - 09.2013

Master's Degree - Instructional Science and Technology

Cal-State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB)

B.S. - Business Management

Wilmington University

Aerospace Maintenance Operations & Technology -

United States Air Force

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