Derek Jorgensen
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Senior Vice President of Operations with over 10 years of experience in steering operational excellence, driving strategic initiatives, and optimizing business processes across diverse industries. Adept at leading large teams, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. Proven track record in scaling operations, spearheading digital transformations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Vice President Global Operations
My Daily Choice Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
02.2019 - Current
- Manage P&L from an operational standpoint, create and implement cost savings initiatives, and implement lean manufacturing concepts to maximize efficiencies.
- Manage all negotiations, develop and implement terms and contracts for all purchasing needs with a yearly spend over $20 million
- Lead and develop global staff of 30+ employees that handle all domestic and international operations dealing with staffing, importing exporting, government relations, vendor and partner relationships to meet and exceed company goals
- Great knowledge of market shifts to determine best purchasing practices for cost savings/avoidance.
- Develop quarterly and annual goals/KPIs and objectives for my teams, as well as personally, to ensure improved performance across all functions.
- Work very closely and collaborate with cross functional teams (Accounting, Marketing, Sales and R&D) to ensure department and company synergy and accomplish company goals
- Directed the implementation of a company-wide ERP system, enhancing data visibility and operational decision-making.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development and execution of new product, service, and process, achieving company goals.
- Optimized supply chain processes, reducing lead times by 30% and improving inventory turnover.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives that resulted in revenue growth and market expansion.
- Oversaw daily operations and developed strategies to streamline processes, improving overall operational efficiencies.
- Managed complex projects, delivering on time and within budget.
- Enhanced stakeholder communication and engagement, fostering strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
- Manufacturing of product, domestic, and international.
- Optimize fulfillment for e-commerce and retail partners.
- Run domestic and international freight with a great understanding of importing and exporting goods.
Director of Sales and Operations for Blendfresh and GEO Essential Oils Brands
K-Tec Holdings
Orem, UT
12.2015 - 12.2018
- Create and implement training and development programs to maximize operational efforts
- Develop, manage and implement strategies for all domestic and international operation channels
- Develop and implement ways to increase efficiencies and decrease losses
- Understand international regulations for importing and exporting product
- Partner and work closely with cross functional teams to improve and reach/exceed company goals and metrics
- Work with internal teams and independent distributors planning events and training opportunities to optimize company performance and meet monthly/yearly sales and operation goals
- Build operational strategies designed to meet personal sale goals and company goals
- Plan and manage company events and trainings
- Speak and train new and established business partners on successful business techniques and strategies
- Travel both domestically and international
- Work with retail partners and help them optimize our partnership
- Monitor process from customs to distribution channels with international partners
- Train new and current employees on best practices and monitor staff performance, set goals, perform kpi’s and monthly/quarterly reviews and make necessary adjustments.
Sales Professional
Nautilus
Vancouver, WA
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Generate leads through different marketing strategies
- Create and maintain a highly active calendar to generate leads, follow up with leads and close sales
- Number 1 Sales Professional 83.3% of calendar year.
Regional Sales Manager
Melaleuca: The Wellness Company
Idaho Falls, ID
07.2007 - 09.2014
- Coach and mentor marketing executives on business, marketing strategy, and compensation plan
- Implement and educate new advancement programs
- Train and educate independent marketing executives on critical activities to building successful marketing teams and maximizing their commissions
- Ability to train through phone conversations, one on one meetings or audiences small and large
- Ability to manage multiply projects simultaneously
- Develop and implement new sales approaches and techniques driving market share
- Coaches on company compensation, policy, and product specialist
- Establish rapport with customers and marketing executives
- Number 1 sales associate for growth in first three quarters of 2013: 143% vs SPPY
- 147% of leadership advancements.
Buyer/Expeditor
Melaleuca: The Wellness Company
Idaho Falls, ID
- Identify and negotiate cost savings
- Work with supply chain and production to create efficiencies
- Drive innovative ideas to save money
- Generate and run MRP messages using Oracle system
- Build vendor relationships
- Locate potential new vendors for current and future products
- Maintain inventory dollars to meet monthly and annual goals
- Work with productions to meet monthly and annual turn goals
- Purchased over 400 SKU’s with an annual spend exceeding 40 million dollars.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Brigham Young University
04.2010
Skills
- Strong written, verbal, and communication skills
- Analytical and reporting skills
- Skilled with MRP and IRP systems
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel skills
- Ability to work independently, organized, and under stress
- Strong Negotiation skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strategic goals
- Staff Development
- KPI Tracking
- Partnership Development
- Operational Excellence
- Process Improvements
Zip
89179
State
NV
City
Las Vegas
Timeline
Sr. Vice President Global Operations
My Daily Choice Inc.
02.2019 - Current
Director of Sales and Operations for Blendfresh and GEO Essential Oils Brands
K-Tec Holdings
12.2015 - 12.2018
Sales Professional
Nautilus
09.2014 - 01.2016
Regional Sales Manager
Melaleuca: The Wellness Company
07.2007 - 09.2014
Buyer/Expeditor
Melaleuca: The Wellness Company
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Brigham Young University
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