

• Results-driven operations leader with over a decade of experience in optimizing supply chain operations across diverse industries, including food and beverage.
• Proficient in strategic decision-making, business planning, and logistics management to consistently deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Successfully reduced costs through effective negotiation and process improvements.
• Enhanced operational efficiency with innovative inventory management techniques.
• Led teams to achieve high performance and significant growth.
• Adept at implementing technology solutions and driving productivity improvements across various operational roles.
• Spearheading U.S. market entry, overseeing all aspects of operations from supply chain to customer fulfillment.
• Improved operational efficiency by streamlining logistics and vendor management processes.
• Directed end-to-end supply chain operations, including planning, sourcing, production, and logistics.
• Implemented inventory control techniques that minimized costs and optimized inventory levels.
• Achieved a 30% reduction in COGS and reduced transportation spend by $160,000 YOY through strategic vendor management.
• Led P&L and supply chain operations for terpene production and cannabis extraction labs.
• Managed capital expenditures, ERP systems, and developed SOPs for warehouse operations.
•Established shipping contract with UPS for global hazmat shipping of terpenes, leading to sales growth for our eCommerce business
• Oversee daily operations of all North American
warehouses, optimizing inbound container flow, inventory control, and eCommerce order fulfillment .
• Negotiated carrier rates, achieving 18% annual savings and enhancing operational workflows.
• Managed supply chain vendors, 3PL warehouses, and logistics partners for operational efficiency.
• Converted warehousing from 3PL to a company owned distribution center, optimizing and reducing cost in company’s supply chain
• Awarded Health-Ade Leader of the Year for cost reduction achievements in transportation and shipping.
• Developed and implemented an automated purchase order process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in procurement.
• Utilized Microsoft Power BI, Access, and Excel to manage inventory, providing daily reports to the CEO.
• Managed relationships with international and domestic vendors, negotiating pricing and contract terms.
• Oversaw booking and tracking of 3PL carriers for air and ocean freight, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Maintained import/export compliance with relevant regulations and documentation.
• Directed logistics operations, optimizing shipping methods and achieving cost reductions.
• Implemented process improvement programs that enhanced operational efficiency.
Business Negotiation
Logistics Management
Distribution Management
Production Planning
Transportation Management
Operational Efficiency
Cost Reduction
ERP Systems Implementation
Vendor & Contract Negotiation
E-commerce Operations