Paul Glass
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Accomplished Head of Supply Chain with extensive experience in scaling global operations for hardware robotics companies. Expertise in managing end-to-end supply chain processes, from new product introduction to mass production, while establishing resilient international networks. Achieved significant cost reductions, improved time-to-market, and enhanced operational efficiency. Drives strategic partnerships and utilizes advanced planning to maintain competitive advantage in complex hardware environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Supply Chain Planning & Logistics
Aescape
San Francisco, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Orchestrated a forward-looking 18-month S&OP process and agile supply chain planning, achieving a 15% reduction in excess inventory costs, $2.5M annual carrying cost savings, and a 30% reduction in initial BOM purchase costs.
- Led NPI projects and established resilient global supply chains, decreasing critical component lead times by 15%, elevating supply availability by 20%, and refining MPS accuracy by 15% via strategic multi-sourcing and thorough supplier evaluation.
- Transformed end-to-end operational execution and optimized logistics, resulting in $1.5M in annual transportation savings and streamlining installation for $600K in cost reductions, a 35% increase in first-time success, and a 10% improvement in CSAT.
Head of Supply Chain Planning & Manufacturing
Tonal
San Francisco, CA
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Architected and scaled a global supply chain from prototype to over 10K units per month within 24 months, achieving a 95% FPY success rate, and reducing time-to-market by 30% for critical hardware releases.
- Engineered and streamlined worldwide manufacturing and supplier network for new models, securing 15% cost savings on direct materials and enhancing lead times, while launching MPS & S&OP process that minimized inventory costs by 20%, doubled production capacity, and upheld over 98% on-time delivery.
- Elevated operational efficiency and quality by establishing a comprehensive QMS, reducing defects by 40%, and championing logistics optimization that delivered 10% shipping cost reductions, while managing a multimillion-dollar budget and leading a team of over 15 professionals.
Senior Manager, Production Planning
LVMH
San Francisco, CA
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Led a team of 5 supply chain planners to develop and execute global demand and supply plans for skincare and makeup product lines, enhancing forecast accuracy by 20% and reducing forecast bias by 15%.
- Optimized inventory levels across multiple distribution centers, decreasing excess product by 25% and cutting inventory holding costs by $600,000 annually.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align supply plans with promotional activities and new product launches, achieving 98% on-time delivery for key initiatives.
Senior Supply Chain Planner
William Sonoma
San Francisco, CA
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed the end-to-end supply planning process for furniture and home décor categories, optimizing inventory levels and minimizing stockouts.
- Developed and maintained supply plans by considering lead times, production capacity, and supplier performance, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate.
- Collaborated with procurement to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, resulting in a 10% reduction in material costs.
Inventory Planner
RH
Corte Madera, CA
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed inventory levels for furniture and lighting products, optimizing stock to meet customer demand while minimizing carrying costs.
- Developed and implemented inventory control policies, reducing stockouts by 30% and improving inventory turnover by 15%.
- Collaborated with warehouse operations to ensure efficient inventory flow and maintain accuracy levels at 98%.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06-2014
Skills
- Strategic operations leadership
- Global supply chain management
- Manufacturing and process optimization
- New product introduction strategy
- P&L management and cost control
- Team leadership and development
- Risk assessment framework
- Sales and operations planning
References
- Patrick McGivern, SVP Operations at Aescape
- Jeff Rosen, COO at Gradient (Former SVP Ops at Tonal)
- Vic Tsai, EVP at Flexsteel (Former SVP Supply Chain at RH)
Timeline
Head of Supply Chain Planning & Logistics
Aescape
03.2023 - Current
Head of Supply Chain Planning & Manufacturing
Tonal
09.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Manager, Production Planning
LVMH
04.2019 - 09.2021
Senior Supply Chain Planner
William Sonoma
09.2017 - 04.2019
Inventory Planner
RH
01.2015 - 09.2017
MBA - Supply Chain Management
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
University of Oregon
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