Kole Boetel
South Jordan,UT
Summary
Detail-oriented operations leader with extensive experience in optimizing back-of-house processes and program management within the beverage industry. Proven expertise in supplier management, logistics, AP/AR, purchasing, and distribution. Adept at developing and integrating business strategies to meet organizational goals and executing executive leadership objectives. Strong ability to identify and resolve operational inefficiencies, ensuring streamlined and effective processes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
National Director of Commercial Operations
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
05.2021 - Current
- Led implementation of core enterprise systems (VIP/PIM/JDA/Price 2.0/E2OPEN/CSP/VIP i-Dig) within 14 months, enhancing operational efficiency
- Established warehouse-level expiry tracking in WMI system, improving product lifecycle management and reducing waste
- Developed and executed national CBD pricing structure, collaborating with suppliers for effective promotional programming
- Managed national AP/AR, training suppliers and maintaining strong relationships to ensure seamless financial operations
- Identified and standardized inventory management, return policies, and price management processes across markets
- Executed executive leadership objectives by aligning national operational strategies with corporate goals and presenting results to senior leadership.
Director of Process & Data Integrity
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Oversaw integration of 190 suppliers and 5,600 items integrating a acquired distributor, streamlining business unit processes
- Facilitated national-level supplier onboarding, significantly reducing timelines and improving operational efficiency
- Contributed to innovative approaches for national commercial operations training and centralized supplier assistance
- Represented Data Management Group in cross-functional projects, ensuring successful process rollouts
- Implemented strategic initiatives aligned with executive leadership's objectives, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
Regional Director, Data Management
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Liaised between corporate MDM and western region markets, ensuring effective local site processes and issue resolution
- Led national item setup, supersession, and lifecycle management process rollouts, enhancing data integrity
- Developed centralized supplier onboarding processes, adopted corporately for improved efficiency
- Created national reporting KPIs to drive best practices and developed training guides for clearer processes
- Executed strategic programs aimed at optimizing data management and process integration, reporting progress to executive leadership.
- Reduced errors in reporting by 60% by developing robust validation and error-checking procedures.
- Championed use of advanced analytics tools among team members, driving deeper insights into available datasets and facilitating better decision-making capabilities across all levels of management.
- Increased efficiency in data management by automating routine tasks using custom scripts and tools.
Director of Purchasing
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Managed a team of buyers, aligning site and corporate purchasing processes to improve inventory management
- Standardized operational protocols between AZ and NM teams, maximizing operating budget and reducing duplicative efforts
- Oversaw $513 million in combined sales, moving 5.5 million cases annually, ensuring cost-effective operations
- Implemented purchasing strategies aligned with executive leadership's objectives to optimize costs and improve efficiency.
Purchasing Manager
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
07.2013 - 03.2016
- Redesigned logistics and purchasing processes, introducing cost-effective models to enhance operational efficiency
- Managed inventory for 350+ suppliers/10,000 SKUs, optimizing global sourcing and reducing costs
- Led program management initiatives, including AZ/NM E3 conversion to JDA/SAP, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with strategic goals.
Purchasing Agent
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
04.2004 - 07.2013
- Managed inventory of 85 supplier portfolios totaling $150 million annually, negotiating favorable freight rates and order minimums
- Developed supplier relationships, identifying opportunities for operational improvements and cost savings
- Supported program management efforts in inventory optimization and supplier negotiations, contributing to strategic objectives.
Router/Dispatcher
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
08.2002 - 04.2004
- Coordinated logistics and dispatch operations, ensuring efficient route planning and timely deliveries
- Executed logistics programs in alignment with operational goals, enhancing delivery efficiency and decreased routing time by 50%.
Route Delivery Driver
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
01.2001 - 08.2002
- Executed delivery routes, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries to customers
- Contributed to the development of delivery programs to improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Day Warehouse Crew
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Managed warehouse operations, including inventory control and order fulfillment
- Participated in warehouse process optimization programs, improving efficiency and accuracy.
Education
GED -
Tolleson High School
Tolleson, AZSkills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Client Relationships
- Relationship Building
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Strategic Sourcing
Accomplishments
- Operations Management: Led projects focused on optimizing supply chain logistics, improving inventorymanagement, and standardizing purchasing processes
- Program Management: Managed and executed strategic programs, ensuring alignment with executiveleadership's objectives and reporting progress to senior leadership
- Process Optimization: Spearheaded initiatives to streamline back-of-house processes, resulting inincreased efficiency and reduced operational costs
- Data Integration: Implemented data management systems to enhance visibility and reporting, supportingstrategic decision-making.
Affiliations
Detail-oriented operations leader with extensive experience in optimizing back-of-house processes and programmanagement within the beverage industry. Proven expertise in supplier management, logistics, AP/AR, purchasing,and distribution. Adept at developing and integrating business strategies to meet organizational goals andexecuting executive leadership objectives. Strong ability to identify and resolve operational inefficiencies, ensuringstreamlined and effective processes.Core Skills and Capabilities Operations Management Program Management Process Optimization Supply Chain Logistics Supplier and Vendor Management Cost Control and Efficiency Risk Management Strategic Planning and Execution Executive Leadership Communication Data Analysis and Reporting
Additional Information
- Awards , Driver of the Month (April 2002) Citizenship Award (2015)
Timeline
National Director of Commercial Operations
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
05.2021 - Current
Director of Process & Data Integrity
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
01.2021 - 05.2021
Regional Director, Data Management
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
01.2017 - 12.2020
Director of Purchasing
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
03.2016 - 12.2016
Purchasing Manager
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
07.2013 - 03.2016
Purchasing Agent
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
04.2004 - 07.2013
Router/Dispatcher
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
08.2002 - 04.2004
Route Delivery Driver
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
01.2001 - 08.2002
Day Warehouse Crew
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits
01.2000 - 01.2001
GED -
Tolleson High School
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