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Jeffrey VanDeursen

Supply Chain Executive Digital Transformation
Lake Saint Louis,MO

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Open to work

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Director of IBPDirector of S&OPDirector of SIOPDirector of Integrated PlanningDirector of Supply Chain

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Full TimeConsulting

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RemoteHybrid
Location: Lake Saint Louis, MO
Open to relocation: Yes

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Company CultureWork from home option401k matchHealthcare benefitsPaid time off

Summary

Dynamic leader specializing in high-impact supply chain transformations across the retail, consumer packaged goods, and manufacturing sectors. Expertise in assessing and revitalizing end-to-end supply chains has consistently driven significant improvements, including a reduction of working capital tied to inventory by 8% to 14%. A strong advocate for integrated business planning (IBP) and sales and operations planning (S&OP), with a proven ability to foster collaboration between vendors and customers. Instrumental in designing the first cross-organizational S&OP framework for notable companies such as Foster’s Wine Estates and Glazer’s Distributors, showcasing a commitment to innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Principal Solution Architect

Anaplan Software
Miami, FL
02.2025 - 08.2026
  • Expanded professional services SOW by 385% from $1.3M to $5M, supporting an IBP process engagement for leading pet food manufacturer in Missouri.
  • Advised stakeholders on planning transformations, translating requirements into clear functional and technical specifications.
  • Managed end-to-end design workflow from merchandise financial planning (MFP) through inventory allocation for fast fashion retailer in Massachusetts.
  • Recognized key gap in sow and engineered solution to mitigate risk to $1.4m contract.
  • Directed cross-functional planning efforts to ensure alignment across sales, finance, and operations around enterprise forecasting priorities.
  • managed end-to-end design for a leading musical instrument retailer in California

Senior Manger II - Supply Chain Strategic Advisory

CapGemini Invent
New York, NY
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Steered course correction to stabilize $2m implementation at risk.
  • Managed program re-set, returning engagement to track within 60 days.
  • Owned end-to-end global supply chain design for the world’s second-largest tobacco manufacturer as part of a $24M global supply chain digital transformation
  • Led client transformation programs across operating model design, process optimization, and change execution.
  • Advised senior stakeholders on strategic priorities, business cases, and implementation roadmaps.

Senior IT Product Manager Supply Chain

Save-A-Lot Grocery
St. Ann, MO
02.2019 - 07.2021
  • Decreased working capital tied to inventory by $24m within first-week period with organization
  • Derived from legacy system parameter assessment
  • Planned, led, and maintained supply chain digital transformation roadmap.
  • Drove enhancements to legacy store ordering platform, automating existing order structures while leading development.
  • Designed to reduce daily store order time by up to 60%
  • Led first JDA/Blue Yonder supply chain engagement leveraging AI/ML features and capabilities.
  • Authored business case supporting reduction of working capital tied to inventory by $145m (9%).
  • Built EDI roadmap for white-glove provider selection and 300% expansion of transaction set.
  • Managed end-to-end design and build of daily inventory snapshot solution for store-level replenishment planning.

Senior Consultant - Supply Chain and S&OP

Vaco Supply Chain Services
Richmond, VA
10.2014 - 05.2018
  • Executed supply chain assessments to determine process gaps and improved operational efficiency.
  • Advised clients on inventory planning, forecasting, and replenishment strategies.
  • Owned delivery leadership for forecasting and replenishment solution engagement for $850m retail client in Wisconsin.
  • Completed solution delivery at 55% of software vendor standard timeframe.
  • Lowered working capital linked to inventory by approximately $100m.
  • Performed strategic review of transformation roadmap for third largest retailer in Australia.
  • Detected critical gap within promotions management portion of roadmap and engineered solution
  • Oversaw pre-sales forecasting and program management activities for forecasting and replenishment engagement at an $11B global consumer products company based in Michigan.
  • Reduced inventory “buy back” expenditures from global affiliates by 70%
  • Engineered global batch structure showcased at 2017 JDA North America User Conference.
  • Coordinated forecasting and replenishment solution re-design for consumer and commercial battery manufacturer located in Georgia.
  • Executed solution re-design to cut working capital tied to inventory by 10% and shorten forecasting cycle time by 20%.
  • Developed and led inventory optimization proof of concept for grocery retailer in Southern Texas.
  • Assessed safety stock reduction opportunities worth $2.4m on first day on site.

Senior Director - Global Services

Steelwedge Software
Pleasanton, CA
03.2013 - 02.2014
  • Led enterprise supply chain planning initiatives, aligning roadmaps with customer forecasting and S&OP requirements.
  • Managed cross-functional team efforts to execute software implementation upgrades and process improvements for complex accounts.
  • Worked with sales and account teams to develop proposal scope and services that supported strategic deal execution.
  • Refined services implementation methodology to limit client exposure and proactively surface risks for incoming engagement.
  • Turned around at-risk implementation for Fortune 50 company based in Texas.

Senior Manager /Practice Leader

Spinnaker Management, Inc.
Denver, CO
08.2009 - 03.2013
  • Established APS services practice, developing service delivery approach and organizational foundation
  • Led cross-functional operations to align priorities, budgets, and service standards.
  • Grew annual revenue from $250k to approximately $4m annually
  • Oversaw staff hiring initiatives, provided coaching support, and planned succession to reinforce leadership depth.
  • Assessed workflow gaps, then rolled out process improvements across daily operations.

Continuous Improvement Manager Supply Chain

Foster’s Wine Estates - Americas
Napa, CA
07.2007 - 06.2009
  • Directed cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives spanning winery and supply chain operations to streamline workflows.
  • Reviewed production data to identify waste bottlenecks and process gaps for targeted corrective action.
  • Spearheaded distributor collaboration program (DCP) through end-to-end program leadership.
  • A strategic initiative to establish first cross-organizational S&OP framework with key distributor (Glazer’s North America)
  • Cut working capital associated with inventory across shared supply chain by $4m in Texas.
  • Commended by global chief supply officer for first initiative in 25+ years delivering on time under budget and meeting documented requirements.

Senior Business Consultant - Supply Chain Planning

JDA Software
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2005 - 06.2007
  • Mapped client objectives to functional specifications, facilitating configuration testing and deployment activities.
  • Facilitated business process workshops to capture requirements supporting supply chain planning and optimization solutions.
  • Forecasting lead and PM support for forecasting and replenishment solution implementation for a $48B Fortune 10 retailer based in North Carolina.
  • Client realized program benefits:
  • Reduced replenishment cycle times by 50%.
  • 29% rise in fill rates
  • Reduced less-than-truckload (LTL) loads by 35%.
  • Enhanced working capital by 11% linked to inventory, equating to $5.1B reduction.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
12-1998

BBA - Marketing

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
05-1992

Skills

Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Innovation management

Strategic leadership

Digital Transformation

Change management

Cross functional leadership

Demand and Replenishment Planning

Inventory Optimization

Rough Cut and Finite Capacity Planning

Business Continuity Planning

Risk Mitigation

Accomplishments

Designed the global Data / Document Retention framework for Foster's Wine Estates

Designed and implemented the Kellogg's Direct Store Delivery (DSD) program (Now the DSD program at Pepsico)

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Engagement Management - Agile Program Management - JDA (Supply Chain Planning and Optimization - SCPO application suite) - Anaplan Model Builder I

Timeline

Senior Principal Solution Architect

Anaplan Software
02.2025 - 08.2026

Senior Manger II - Supply Chain Strategic Advisory

CapGemini Invent
08.2021 - 06.2024

Senior IT Product Manager Supply Chain

Save-A-Lot Grocery
02.2019 - 07.2021

Senior Consultant - Supply Chain and S&OP

Vaco Supply Chain Services
10.2014 - 05.2018

Senior Director - Global Services

Steelwedge Software
03.2013 - 02.2014

Senior Manager /Practice Leader

Spinnaker Management, Inc.
08.2009 - 03.2013

Continuous Improvement Manager Supply Chain

Foster’s Wine Estates - Americas
07.2007 - 06.2009

Senior Business Consultant - Supply Chain Planning

JDA Software
05.2005 - 06.2007

MBA - Business Administration

Western Michigan University

BBA - Marketing

Western Michigan University

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