MATTHEW STAHLMAN
Manager
Union,MO
Summary
Operations and supply chain leader with 25+ years driving revenue growth, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a $15M market. Experienced in Oracle E-Business Suite and Salesforce. Proven at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing operations, managing inventory and purchasing, and delivering measurable business results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
New Business Installation Manager
Vestis Uniform and Workplace Supplies
Saint Louis, Missouri
01.2011 - 10.2025
- Successfully led cross-functional teams across sales, service, and production departments to complete new business installations efficiently and profitably, consistently achieving top results in installation speed and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted regional training and participated in corporate focus groups to improve nationwide installation processes.
- Optimized routing and workflow strategies to improve efficiency and reduce service time.
- Managed inventory and order data using Oracle E-Business Suite; tracked customer communications and programs through Salesforce.
- Key Achievement: Recovered a high-risk client, securing a 5-year renewal and boosting weekly revenue by 25%.
Merchandise Control Manager
Vestis Uniform and Workplace Supplies
Saint Louis, MO
10.1999 - 01.2011
- Managed purchasing, inventory, and stockroom operations for a $15M market center with up to 10 direct reports.
- Oversaw purchase orders, vendor negotiations, and supplier performance to reduce costs and improve service reliability.
- Implemented inventory strategies that stabilized monthly spend and reduced out-of-stock events.
- Managed and expanded largest direct sale accounts totaling $600K annually.
- Negotiated process improvements with largest direct sale customer, increasing sales by 177% over three years and cutting annual labor costs by $26K.
- Conducted route audits, customer inventory analysis, and performance training to improve service and base business growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Consumer & Family Economics
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-1994
Skills
Operational leadership
Inventory management expertise
Vendor relationship oversight
Oracle E-Business Suite proficiency
Salesforce CRM administration
Proficient in MS Office
Revenue growth strategies
Budgetary control expertise
Team development
Customer relationship management
Timeline
New Business Installation Manager
Vestis Uniform and Workplace Supplies
01.2011 - 10.2025
Merchandise Control Manager
Vestis Uniform and Workplace Supplies
10.1999 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Consumer & Family Economics
University of Missouri