CORLISA LAWRENCE
Matteson,IL
Summary
Supply chain leader focused on operational excellence, change leadership, and people development. Strengthened tiered huddles, Gemba walks, shift handoffs, and action tracking to improve execution, support OTIF targets, and sustain measurable network results across bakery and distribution teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Supply Chain, Operational Excellence
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Dallas, TX
04.2023 - 10.2026
- Led the Operational Excellence (OX) and GB Business Model transformation across 28 bakeries in the U.S. network, driving standardized ways of working.
- Coached Bakery, Department, and Team Leaders on accountability and ownership, improving performance on OTIF, throughput, and downtime, and supporting an OTIF target increase from 98.5% to 99.25%.
- Contributed to OX network results, including throughput gains of up to +290 units/hr, OTIF sustained at 99%+, and 332 leaders trained through 6,100+ hours of coaching.
- Strengthened daily management systems through tiered huddles, Gemba Walks, shift handoffs, and Shift Guides, ensuring findings linked to Action Item Planner (AIP).
- Facilitated leadership seminars and change-leadership sessions to enhance capability and sustain transformation.
- Conducted OX rollout assessments and progress reviews with bakery leadership to measure maturity and close execution gaps.
Senior Manager Supply Chain Service & Sourcing Optimization
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Dallas, TX
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Coordinated co-pack sourcing and order fill for breakfast items (bagels and English muffins), partnering with Co-Pack team to optimize supply and demand balance.
- Partnered daily with Sales Management to resolve order fill issues for Sweet Baked Goods and Breakfast categories, protecting customer service levels.
- Facilitated bi-weekly reviews with Central North Distribution Centers, addressing Bagel overages and shortages to enhance inventory accuracy.
- Audited Central Business Unit (North) bakeries and DCs as part of Regional Product Accountability Team, reinforcing controls on unsold and unaccounted units.
Senior Manager Supply Chain Logistics
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Dallas, TX
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Directed operations with third-party logistics partners across South Bend, Lebanon, Janesville, and Addison Distribution Centers, ensuring streamlined processes and enhanced service levels.
- Owned period KPIs and product accountability across four DCs, partnering with General Managers on improvements.
- Collaborated with Sales Management to enhance on-time delivery and order fill rates to Sales Centers for In-Store Sales, driving customer satisfaction.
- Facilitated Gantry installation at NFI South Bend Distribution Center, optimizing space utilization and operational efficiency.
Warehouse Manager
Diageo Manufacturing
Plainfield, IL
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed three supervisors and 54 associates across shipping, receiving, and forklift operations, enhancing process efficiency and team performance.
- Achieved financial objectives by overseeing fixed and variable warehouse and shipping budgets, aligning expenditures with Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets.
- Instituted Visual Management boards for Warehouse Daily Operation Review with KPIs.
- Collaborated on project management team to implement nine Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for streamlined outbound loading across two warehouses.
- Led a Shuttle Transportation A3 project that delivered $250,000 in cost savings through waste reduction.
Warehouse Inventory Control Manager
Coca-Cola Refreshments Manufacturing
Niles, IL
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Served on the implementation team for the new Enhancement Inventory Management (EIM) system, improving loading accuracy 90% and reducing detention 25%.
- Maintained a 90% on-time delivery rate by partnering with the production planner to monitor product availability and adjust delivery schedules accordingly.
- Managed inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and ensured audit readiness.
- Led 5S lean manufacturing project to enhance warehouse organization and safety.
- Directed all aspects of operations for an 80,000 sq. ft warehouse with over 1.5 million cases.
Operations Supervisor
Kohl's Distribution Center
Ottawa, IL
02.2013 - 04.2014
- Managed department hours to achieve units per hour (UPH) goals, contributing to Quality department's #5 ranking in the network.
- Oversaw RFID shoe project, processing 2.6 million units in nine months, leading to a #3 ranking in the network.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Operations
DeVry University
Addison, ILSkills
- Operational Excellence
- Lean/Continuous Improvement
- Change Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Training & Development
- Team Building & Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Policies & Process Improvements
- Resource Management
- Financial Acumen
- SAP
- Oracle Transportation Management (OTM)
- Warehouse Management S
- Industry Best Practices
Personal Information
Title: Supply Chain & Operational Excellence Leader
Affiliations
ASC M (Association for Supply Chain Management), Member, 2025 – Present
Timeline
Director Supply Chain, Operational Excellence
Bimbo Bakeries USA
04.2023 - 10.2026
Senior Manager Supply Chain Service & Sourcing Optimization
Bimbo Bakeries USA
06.2021 - 04.2023
Senior Manager Supply Chain Logistics
Bimbo Bakeries USA
03.2020 - 06.2021
Warehouse Manager
Diageo Manufacturing
07.2017 - 03.2020
Warehouse Inventory Control Manager
Coca-Cola Refreshments Manufacturing
07.2014 - 07.2017
Operations Supervisor
Kohl's Distribution Center
02.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Operations
DeVry University