Gregory Kovach
Ferguson
Cary,NC
2027
years of professional experience
Transformational Vice President of Supply Chain with over 20 years of senior-level experience in global logistics, warehouse operations, and supply chain strategy. Recognized for providing visionary leadership and driving multi-disciplinary teams to excel in challenging enterprise environments. Proven track record of delivering efficient project management, including large-scale customer solutions that consistently yield cost reductions and performance improvements year over year, employing a leadership style influenced by the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Results-driven with exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement, adept at optimizing processes and fostering team collaboration to achieve high-impact results in dynamic settings.
Work History
Vice President, US Distribution
4 Years 7 Months- Executive leader overseeing a team of 1,700+ associates across 10 Regional Distribution Centers, 3 Regional Pipeyards, and 2 import centers. Responsible for managing 7 million square feet of operational space spanning 900 acres, including Autostore technology in our largest RDC, and providing seamless service to 1,700 locations. Over $7 billion in throughput in 2025 processed through the regional DC network.
- Oversaw $600M in P&L, driving financial performance through strategic planning, cost management, and revenue growth initiatives.
- Provided executive leadership to a high-performing team, driving a 300%+ improvement in AutoStore efficiency through strategic initiatives, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Promoted a culture of safety by driving accountability, implementing safety programs, and improving key safety metrics across the organization.
- Enhanced associate throughput by implementing targeted process improvements and optimizing workflows, fostering a culture of efficiency.
Vice President, Global Logistics
- Direct all global and domestic logistics for the largest U.S. distributor of plumbing supplies, PVF, appliances, waterworks, fire and fabrication products, HVAC equipment and industrial products and services.
- Managed $1.2B logistics spend across international and domestic functions, optimizing resource allocation and driving efficiency.
- Led the enterprise-wide change management strategy and deployment of more than 4,000 onboard camera systems across the commercial fleet, driving rapid adoption, strengthening safety culture, improving driver accountability, and enhancing risk management.
- International Logistics (Import/Export/Trade Compliance) – responsible for supporting a $3B division of Ferguson own brand with 14,000 TEUs imported annually from multiple worldwide manufacturers.
- Established USBank as Freight Audit and Pay provider, processing $500m in annual spend while ensuring compliance with SOX and Internal Audit controls.
- Design and implementation of transportation networks to support the expansion of new market distribution centers.
- One of the largest shippers in both UPS and FedEx networks – introduced a dual source strategy resulting in improved customer experience and cost savings of $5m.
- Designed and implemented transportation networks to facilitate expansion of new market distribution centers, enhancing distribution capabilities.
- Introduced Field Logistics organization resulting in $8m in annual savings.
Vice President, Logistics
7 Years- Direct all global and domestic inbound and outbound omni-channel transportation and transformation operations for 46 global distribution centers servicing over 6,000 retail & independently owned locations in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, representing over $11B in sales.
- Transformational Executive leader overseeing integration of DC, Logistics and Inventory operations to a single supply chain network resulting in over 1200 retail stores being assigned to new home distribution centers, resulting in reduction of 15 million stem miles and $25m in cost savings.
- Implementation of a last mile delivery orchestration engine converting same-day fulfillment model from a fixed structure to a variable structure to support over 800,000 weekly B2B and B2C last mile deliveries resulting in a 10% improvement on order to delivery time, and $50m in asset and labor savings.
- Held P&L responsibility for $500MM in inbound/outbound transportation spend and $30MM in transportation revenue, overseeing financial performance and operational efficiency.
- Managed DC to store replenishment for 6,000+ stores, coordinating 15,000 weekly deliveries with 650 CDL Hazmat drivers to ensure timely and compliant distribution.
- Store to Store connectivity via ~25,000 courier routes/week via 1,700 independent contractors.
- Oversaw last mile delivery operations with 14,000 owned commercial vehicles, contributing to one of the top 20 largest fleets in North America.
- Global Supply Chain – oversee $100m+ logistics network and trade/customs compliance and direct import activity of 14,000+ TEUs annually from Asia and Europe, including oversight of a supply chain team based in Taipei and Shanghai.
- Led initiative to transition Advance Auto Parts retail locations to become one of 3 exclusive retailers in the U.S. to become UPS Access Point locations, generating $2m in annual processing revenue and increasing retail foot traffic 3%.
- SaaS based TMS system – Blue Yonder, Manhattan.
- Last Mile technologies – Bringg / OneRail / SmartDrive / GeoTab.
- Implemented a same day delivery program with fulfillment from AAP retail stores to the DIY customer. This program went from pilot to national rollout in 75 days, and rapidly expanded with strategic gig delivery companies, resulting in 300%+ e-commerce growth during the global pandemic.
- One of 8 fiduciaries of the Advance Auto Parts Retirement Committee representing 70,000 Advance Auto Parts team members.
Director Transportation Services
12 Years- Directed all enterprise transportation shared services for 40 distribution center operations in the eastern half of the United States, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, representing over $2.7B in sales.
- P&L responsibility includes over $150MM in transportation spend (inbound/outbound) and $50MM in transportation revenue.
- Managed and negotiated portfolio of LTL, courier, and small package vendors for B2B and B2C operations in high-volume, time-sensitive transportation environment.
- Served as field leader and liaison on TMS selection committee and Manhattan TMS integration team, facilitating technology adoption and operational alignment.
- Team leader of a nationwide Delivery Optimization team that produced $5.5MM in expense savings year one and in excess of $2.5MM in year two.
- Developed new B2C solutions that became industry changing -including the development of same-day delivery and a national courier program.
- Transformational change agent with a focus on continuous improvement and talent development.
- Recipient of 11 'High Performance Team Leadership Awards,' and CEO Award Winner.
- Achieved ever-increasing organizational responsibility, along with accompanying job titles, due to acquisitions, promotions, and outstanding job performance.
Transportation Director / Supply Chain Project Manager
Director of Operations
Progressive Operations Leadership
Education
Transformational Leadership
MBA
BS/BA - Finance
Skills
Building proactive safety cultures
Warehouse Automation (Autostore)
Distribution management
Supply Chain Network Design
Team Building experience at all levels
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Strategic Planning and Execution
WMS / TMS Implementations
Last Mile / Same Day Delivery
B2C delivery solutions
Global Inbound Logistics
Final Mile Delivery Automation
Timeline
Vice President, US Distribution
Ferguson
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Vice President, Logistics
Advance Auto Parts
01.2015 - 01.2022Read More
Director Transportation Services
Essendant (formerly known as United Stationers Inc.)
01.2003 - 01.2015Read More
West Virginia University
BS/BA from Finance
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Progressive Operations Leadership
Marriott Distribution Services
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Director of Operations
Corporate Express
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Transportation Director / Supply Chain Project Manager
Wawa
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Vice President, Global Logistics
Ferguson
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The Wharton School (UPenn)
Transformational Leadership
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Philadelphia University
MBA
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