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CANDI CROUCH

Greater Los Angeles,California

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain, Operations & Project Facilitator

, CA
01.2023 - Current
  • Consulted and led process flow mapping for enterprise projects utilizing lean and agile methodologies to identify waste or inefficiencies and develop data-driven solutions supporting change management
  • Drove improvement initiatives, defined goals and objectives, established timelines, collected and analyzed data, tracked progress towards goals, and guided the project lifecycle

Next Level Apparel
Torrance, CA
03.2006 - 11.2022

Supply Chain & Transformation Vice President

03.2018 - 11.2022
  • P&L responsibility while increasing EBITDA by double digits, achieved 80% revenue growth, reduced costs through supply chain optimization, and enriched cash flow
  • Spearheaded D365 ERP and Logility's AI and advanced analytics to enhance forecasting, efficiency, and SKU-level planning
  • Automation resulted in faster cycle time, higher precision, amplified visibility, improved supply chain efficiency, reduced order processing time by 40%, and increased on-time deliveries by 20%
  • Consolidated garment and fabric suppliers by 50%+ while increasing spending on tier 1 suppliers through relationship building, evaluations, strategic planning, and trend reviews while also mitigating risk
  • Engineered a transformative evolution of global supply chain manufacturing/production across 25 plants, 3 DCs, and 15 mills, noting a 25% surge in on-time delivery and a 30% decrease in backlog, with premium quality
  • Formulated monthly S&OP/SIOP process with critical stakeholders to reduce inventory investment, solidify demand plan, align production forecast of 4,000+ SKUs, and improve forecast accuracy by 30%

Operations & Transportation Vice President

03.2014 - 03.2018
  • Scaled distribution footprint with new warehouse builds and implemented 3PL in the EU
  • Reduced transportation costs by 15% while maintaining quality and delivery standards, optimizing a $25+ million budget through supplier relationships, performance improvements, and contract negotiations
  • Championed successful physical inventory and cycle count programs for $200+ million inventory, ensuring compliance with
  • GAAP, SOX, and SEC regulations with +99% accuracy and on-time completion
  • Granted 100% satisfaction in CF28 custom audits by implementing compliance and traceability best practices to meet trade agreements and customs regulations, including duty drawback and FTZs
  • Standardized successful import-export customs compliance for 2500+ overseas shipments annually, improving supply chain efficiency by 25% and reducing order cycle time by 30%

Head

E
commerce
03.2010 - 03.2014
  • Orchestrated EDI onboarding initiative and, web ordering platform resulting in a 25% increase in ticket sales and a 15% reduction in average handle time, enhancing overall customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
  • Led cross-functional initiatives to enhance the customer experience, resulting in a 40% improvement in customer retention rates and increased customer lifetime value through improved loyalty and repeat business

Purchasing Compliance Costing Manager

03.2006 - 03.2010
  • Analyzed and assessed cost structures of over 1000 products, identifying cost-saving opportunities in manufacturing processes, resulting in a 15% reduction in manufacturing spend and a 10% increase in profit margins
  • Reduced manual processing by 50%, decreased processing time by 25% and delivered more real-time scenario models

Customer /Production Manager

Lorber Industries of California
Gardena, CA
  • Apparel & Textile Manufacturing

Education

BEACH, Digital Supply Chains, MIT x PRO Certifications: Global Logistics Specialist, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Agile Project Management, Scrum Advanced, Sustainable, and ESG - Chain Management

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG

BI, Data warehousing, Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint - undefined

Skills

  • Business Strategy
  • Start-Ups
  • Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • E-Commerce
  • Sales Management
  • Business Planning
  • Project Planning
  • Business-to-Business
  • Account Management
  • Finance

Timeline

Supply Chain, Operations & Project Facilitator

01.2023 - Current

Supply Chain & Transformation Vice President

03.2018 - 11.2022

Operations & Transportation Vice President

03.2014 - 03.2018

Head

E
03.2010 - 03.2014

Next Level Apparel
03.2006 - 11.2022

Purchasing Compliance Costing Manager

03.2006 - 03.2010

Customer /Production Manager

Lorber Industries of California

BEACH, Digital Supply Chains, MIT x PRO Certifications: Global Logistics Specialist, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Agile Project Management, Scrum Advanced, Sustainable, and ESG - Chain Management

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG

BI, Data warehousing, Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint - undefined

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