Greg Pulley
American Fork
Summary
Expert in supply chain optimization and purchasing management, consistently improving fill rates and reducing inventory challenges. Skilled in managing supplier relationships and leading cross-departmental initiatives to enhance product availability. Aiming to leverage extensive experience in driving performance and supporting growth initiatives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sourcing Lead
Pharmatech Labs
Lindon
02.2026 - Current
- Lead supplier sourcing for nutraceutical ingredients for customers' manufacturing needs.
- Managed lead times, selected suppliers, and monitored purchase price variance to optimize sourcing processes.
- Collaborated with procurement, planning, and logistics teams to align inventory and ensure on-time delivery and seamless production operations.
Director of Distribution
Swig Drinks (Chain of Soda Shops)
Sandy
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Achieved 99% fill rates across product lines through strategic vendor collaboration and regional forecasting.
- Directed sourcing, logistics, and category planning to support 67 new store openings across 15 states in less than 18 months.
- Partnered with Sysco to launch seven new distribution facilities, ensuring consistent foodservice availability.
Supply Chain Manager
Swig Drinks (Chain of Soda Shops)
Sandy
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved customer fill rate from 93% to 99% by enhancing coordination between purchasing, forecasting, and category demand.
- Facilitated cross-department alignment between Operations, Marketing, and Sales to enhance product availability for seasonal promotions and LTOs.
- Developed reporting tools for proactive risk identification, reducing out of stocks and ensuring on-time arrival.
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Thrive Life (Manufacturer of Freeze-Dried Foods)
American Fork
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Improved customer fill rate from 84% to 98% through enhanced sourcing strategies and supplier performance.
- Qualified new & alternate suppliers for 92% of SKUs, ensuring consistent raw materials and packaging availability.
- Reduced excess and obsolete inventory by 23% through forecasting accuracy and supplier diversification.
- Collaborated with co-manufacturers on inventory levels, lead times, and contract requirements to meet company standards.
Director of Procurement
Parkland USA (Convenience Stores)
American Fork
11.2016 - 04.2020
- Led procurement and category planning across 12 integrated locations with a seamless transition.
- Launched new foodservice items, aligning supply planning with sales and marketing initiatives.
- Reduced spoilage by 11% through optimized replenishment cycles and inventory analysis.
Category Manager
Nicholas and Company (Foodservice Distribution)
Salt Lake City
12.2015 - 11.2016
- Analyzed category performance to inform pricing strategies, enhance margins, and rationalize SKUs.
- Managed frozen category, securing 13% more marketing and promotional funding through vendor negotiations.
- Delivered product training and market updates to sales and operations teams, supporting improved category sell-through.
Category Manager / Procurement Manager
Maverik, Inc. (Convenience Stores)
Salt Lake City
08.2011 - 09.2015
- Delivered $1.6M in sourcing savings by optimizing supplier contracts and implementing vendor scorecards.
- Collaborated with sales and operations teams to align category performance with S&OP and regional goals, ensuring timely availability of products in stores and for new items.
- Monitored quality control for foodservice category, including perishable items, to ensure compliance and minimize shrinkage.
Merchandising Manager
Sysco (Foodservice Distribution)
Salt Lake City
04.1999 - 08.2011
- Winner of Syscos Master Merchant Award for excellence in supplier management, merchandising, and profitability.
- Led Sysco's 4th-highest volume produce division, achieving top-five national ranking in spoilage management.
- Partnered with growers, packers, and quality assurance teams to ensure product consistency and freshness.
- Developed comprehensive produce guide to educate sales teams and improve customer training on specialty produce items.
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Marketing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science (A.S.) -
Salt Lake Community College
Skills
- Vendor sourcing and relationship management
- Goal-oriented outcomes
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Team and partner collaboration
- Contract management and negotiation
- Cost, quality, and procurement strategies
- Supply chain optimization
- Contract negotiations and agreements
- Performance focus
- Ownership of KPIs and inventory growth
- Process enhancement
- Strategic planning and execution
- Problem-solving skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Sourcing Lead
Pharmatech Labs
02.2026 - Current
Director of Distribution
Swig Drinks (Chain of Soda Shops)
04.2024 - 06.2025
Supply Chain Manager
Swig Drinks (Chain of Soda Shops)
08.2023 - 03.2024
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Thrive Life (Manufacturer of Freeze-Dried Foods)
10.2020 - 07.2023
Director of Procurement
Parkland USA (Convenience Stores)
11.2016 - 04.2020
Category Manager
Nicholas and Company (Foodservice Distribution)
12.2015 - 11.2016
Category Manager / Procurement Manager
Maverik, Inc. (Convenience Stores)
08.2011 - 09.2015
Merchandising Manager
Sysco (Foodservice Distribution)
04.1999 - 08.2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Marketing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science (A.S.) -
Salt Lake Community College