Lecia Laswell
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Procurement and Supply Chain Executive
Customer-focused, process-driven procurement and supply chain executive. Strong cross-functional leader with a player-coach mindset. Strong believer in the 4-I’s – Integrity, Innovation, Intensity, and Involvement. Viewed as a trusted advisor in the boardroom. Core competencies include:
Leadership. Experienced, successful servant leader and team builder with proven success across multiple roles of Division Manager, Senior Director, Vice President, Engagement Leader and President. Served as member of executive leadership teams, and an expert advisor in regards to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Operations. Proven ability to drive operational excellence and best practices across the global supply chain to support the health of the business. Proficient at leading strategic initiatives to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) across Foreign & Domestic geographies. Proven project team lead working with all levels of Organizations and with Investors.
Program and project management. Sponsored or directly managed more than 600 strategically sourced projects with budgets ranging from a few thousand dollars to hundreds of millions of dollars e.g. capital construction, & improvements, strategic sourcing, mergers & acquisitions, team leadership, ERP systems evaluation & implementation, and New Product Development & Introduction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director, Global Indirect Strategic Sourcing
Light & Wonder f/k/a Scientific Games Corporation
Las Vegas, Nevada
06.2018 - 04.2024
- Lead global sourcing for approximately $1B in addressable, annual spend across Corporate Services and Indirect, saving +$12M and led the drive to increase free cash flow resulting in an increase of 35% for L&W in 2022 and 2023
Engagement Leader & SME, Supply Chain
Maine Pointe, LLC
Boston, Massachusetts
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Directed and managed the focused engagement supporting a multi-million-dollar quick service national restaurant chain
- Led both strategic and tactical activities, focusing on client management, procurement and distribution optimization and related Supply Chain training
- Realized +9M in annualized savings.
President
SHIPP Distribution, LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Directed and supervised operations, managed P&L, supply chain and human resources functions of this dedicated food ingredients and fixtures distribution company (+ 25 direct reports)
- Engineered annual supply chain savings through process efficiencies, strategic supplier agreements & improve purchase and inventory strategies
- Increased service levels and decreased cost of acquisition to Bakeries with opening of second Distribution Center in Dallas, TX.
Supply Chain Management Consultant
Resources Global Professionals
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Senior Supply Chain Consultant working with a large, global transportation firm in the Midwestern U
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- Analyzed and developed sourcing strategies and implementation plans for the areas of maintenance and repair parts and services
- Decreased number of suppliers by 70% resulting incurring savings of 5-12% YOY for next 2 years
- Negotiated Final Mile savings of over 32% in FTL and coast to coast Rail.
Managing Director / Founder
Capstone Consulting, LLC
Forth Worth, Texas & Greater Atlanta Area
09.2009 - 12.2014
- Provided contracted SME (Subject Matter Expert) assistance for the Chicago office of Alvarez and Marsal
- Directed financial analysis and sourcing activities for West Coast-based quick service restaurant chain, concentrating in raw materials, packaging, distribution and services
- Directed multiple projects involving strategic sourcing, multi-million-dollar cost reductions, freight cost and distribution optimization
- Developed should-cost models for negotiation tools in both direct & indirect for multiple raw materials, certain services and freight.
SME/Team Lead/ Interim VP of Procurement
Maine Pointe, LLC
Boston, Massachusetts
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Served in multiple roles as a contract procurement executive for fast-casual restaurant chain headquartered in the Eastern US
- Introduced strategic sourcing as best practice for corporate procurement; introduced SRM (Supplier Relationship Mgmt.) as best practice and to reduce rogue spend; developed policies, procedures & SOPs for Procurement staff
- Analyzed bid activity of over $18M in direct and indirect spend for a fast / casual restaurant client.
Director of Supply Chain
Summit Hill Foods
Greater Atlanta, Georgia
01.2010 - 04.2013
- Led a team of six direct and +46 indirect employees
- Managed over $400M annual spend for ingredients and packaging, $18+M inbound freight; $27+M in other indirect spend
- Established supply chain as an area of focus and competency within the company
- Led strategic initiatives to optimize the contract carrier base, eliminate company-based OTR service, and reduce both inbound and outbound freight costs by over 24%.
Vice President of Procurement and Supply Chain
Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU)
Forth Worth, Texas
11.2002 - 08.2009
- Led a team of eight direct and 36 indirect employees; managed approximately $1B annual spend
- Performed integral role as part of Corporate due diligence team for mergers/acquisitions
- Negotiated and implemented a World Class Procurement Card program across total Company
- Overhauled internal freight program, applying strategic sourcing methodology
- Co-developed and implemented process improvements within the New Product Development & Introduction processes
- Led global Strategic Planning & Sourcing of multiple raw materials and packaging, Indirect Materials & Services.
Education
Master of Public Policy & Administration -
Mississippi State University
B.S., Biological Science / Microbiology -
Mississippi State University
Skills
- Leadership
- Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Operations
- Program and project management
- Innovation management
- Team Management
- Contract Management
- Logistics Management
- Business Planning
- Project Coordination
- Budget Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Capital Spending
- Issues Resolution
- Strategic Planning
- People Management
- Contract and Vendor Management
- Team Building and Motivation
- Policy Development
Websites
Certification
- Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM)
- Certified International Purchasing Manager (CIPM)
- Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP)
Professional Development
- Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement
- Extensive Negotiations Training, Teambuilding, Leadership Skills, Strategic Thinking
- Fluent in Spanish.
Timeline
Senior Director, Global Indirect Strategic Sourcing
Light & Wonder f/k/a Scientific Games Corporation
06.2018 - 04.2024
Engagement Leader & SME, Supply Chain
Maine Pointe, LLC
01.2017 - 12.2017
President
SHIPP Distribution, LLC
01.2015 - 12.2016
Supply Chain Management Consultant
Resources Global Professionals
01.2014 - 02.2015
SME/Team Lead/ Interim VP of Procurement
Maine Pointe, LLC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Director of Supply Chain
Summit Hill Foods
01.2010 - 04.2013
Managing Director / Founder
Capstone Consulting, LLC
09.2009 - 12.2014
Vice President of Procurement and Supply Chain
Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU)
11.2002 - 08.2009
Master of Public Policy & Administration -
Mississippi State University
B.S., Biological Science / Microbiology -
Mississippi State University
- Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM)
- Certified International Purchasing Manager (CIPM)
- Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP)
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