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TRACY BANACH

TRACY BANACH

Supply Chain Executive

Summary

Vice President with over 20 years of extensive expertise in supply chain management, renowned for driving operational efficiencies and cost reductions through innovative technology solutions. Has a strong history of successful vendor management and compliance, warehousing, distribution, and cost optimization. Committed to leveraging strategic leadership and project management skills to propel forward-thinking organizations to new heights.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
5
5

Certifications

Work History

Account Manager - B2B Business Development

Cargomatic Inc.
11.2024 - Current
  • Secured new business opportunities through networking and relationship-building activities.
  • Nurtured long-term relationships with key clients, resulting in increased repeat business and referrals.
  • Generated revenue growth by identifying upselling opportunities within the existing client base increasing book of business by 36%..
  • Enhanced cross-functional collaboration by communicating regularly with colleagues in various departments, sharing insights, and working together on projects.

Owner/ Consultant

Banach Consulting
03.2023 - Current
  • Implement innovative technology solutions to enhance client supply chain performance and satisfaction
  • Pioneered innovative supply chain strategies, leveraging advanced software solutions to drive operational efficiencies and cost reductions for diverse clientele
  • Fostered strong client relationships as a motivational speaker, emphasizing the strategic importance of supply chain optimization and partnership building
  • Conducted in-depth supply chain analyses, identifying key areas for improvement and developing data-driven solutions to streamline operations.

Global Logistics and Compliance Manager

The Bradford Hammacher Group
Niles, IL
08.2021 - 02.2023

(Laid off with severance- financial workforce reduction)

  • Streamlined global logistics, slashing ocean container costs from $25K to $2.7K and recovering $300K in duties through strategic compliance initiatives
  • Originated tech advancements, integrating new freight platforms with ERP systems and serving as logistics/compliance SME for SAP implementation
  • Managed $20M annual budget for international transportation and compliance, driving significant cost reductions while ensuring regulatory adherence
  • Orchestrated cross-functional teams to optimize import/export operations across ocean, trucking, air, and small parcel shipments.

Global Fleet Manager

Nouryon Functional Chemicals, LLC
Chicago, IL
03.2019 - 05.2021

(Moved HQ to Houston)

  • Enhanced global ISO tank fleet for hazardous chemicals, achieving $125K leasing cost savings and 100% regulatory compliance through process automation
  • Managed $5M annual budget for equipment, logistics, and maintenance, ensuring on-time in-full shipping through strategic S&OP meetings with manufacturing
  • Oversaw maintenance and compliance for global fleet transporting Class 8 chemicals, including CS2, NaHS, and SCl, maintaining safety standards
  • Led cross-functional initiatives to align product availability with customer demands, fostering seamless coordination between manufacturing and logistics.

VP of Operations /Global Supply Chain

Gaia Group USA, LLC
Hoffman Estates, IL
08.2016 - 03.2019

(Company went bankrupt and closed)

  • Director Inventory Management & Logistics: Promoted
  • Optimized supply chain efficiency through lean practices, reducing defects by 35% and significantly improving operational efficiency
  • Cultivated strategic vision for operations, ensuring consistent execution through leadership and expertise in 3PL management and e-commerce integration, overseeing $3.6M in stock and enhancing procurement processes
  • Instituted ERP system implementation, streamlining $5M order management for B2B and B2C, integrating EDI connections with major retailers
  • Drove lean management practices, yielding substantial improvements in supply chain efficiency by 25% and a marked reduction in defects.

Director Global Logistics

ACCO Brands
Lake Zurich, IL
07.2015 - 01.2016

(Laid off with severance- workforce reduction)

  • Revolutionized logistics operations through strategic initiatives, significantly improving cost-effectiveness and operational accuracy across global supply chain
  • Launched logistics transformation, slashing international freight costs by $1.2M and implementing a Free Trade Zone program for $600K savings
  • Revamped ocean freight processes, halving contract finalization time and reducing shipment inaccuracies by 4.3% through a global customer database
  • Fostered cross-functional partnerships to develop and implement a comprehensive freight consolidation program, yielding substantial cost savings.

Global Account Manager- ACCO Brands

Kuehne-Nagel
Elk Grove, IL
09.2014 - 07.2015

(Transitioned to FT ACCO employee)

  • Established SOPs, ensuring seamless coordination between global teams and clients
  • Enhanced data accuracy by 18% through KPI creation, fostering operational excellence
  • Led global logistics projects, improving data accuracy and streamlining client service processes, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency by 11% and client satisfaction
  • Initiated ERP platform selection, revolutionizing operations across multiple continents and driving substantial improvements in global supply chain management.

Director of International Operations

OfficeMax Incorporated
Naperville, IL
12.2008 - 05.2014

(HQ moved to FLA- laid off with severance)

  • Director of Import Operations: Promoted
  • Oversaw C-TPAT Tier 3 certification and organized trade compliance training
  • Developed and executed supplier relationship management programs, implementing KPIs that drastically improved on-time deliveries to over 98%
  • Conducted cross-functional SIOP meetings, driving improvements in forecasting accuracy by 8% and reducing average delivery lead time by 5 days
  • Spearheaded procurement and vendor management, delivering $3.2M in freight savings and $2M in 3PL savings for $300M business
  • Implemented SAP-integrated order tracking system, halving errors and enhancing global operations efficiency.

VP of Operations

InGEAR Corporation
Buffalo Grove, IL
05.1996 - 02.2008

(Laid off- company sold and liquidated)

Director of Operations: Promoted
Purchasing/ Customer Service Manager: Promoted
Inventory/Distribution Manager: Promoted
• Negotiated a multi-year fixed warehousing rate for the largest customer, achieving a cost reduction of $4.52M, showcasing strategic cost management and negotiation skills.
• Spearheaded margin and revenue growth initiatives, increasing gross margin by 10% and revenues by 17% through pricing and cost savings strategies, demonstrating ability to drive profitability.
• Led the restructuring of customer delivery operations, enhancing on-time shipping accuracy from 8.5% to 98.5%, which significantly boosted customer retention and satisfaction.

Education

Master’s Certification - Supply Chain Management

University of San Francisco
09.2008 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

University of Illinois

Skills

Consulting

Small business operations

Relationship Building

Customer Relations

Operations Management

Business Management

Business Planning

Client Services

Business Leadership

Employee Motivation

Budget Control

Profit and loss analysis

Operations Oversight

Sound Judgment

Contract negotiation expertise

Life cycle project management

Hiring and staffing

Decision-Making

Cost Reduction

Key partnership cultivation

Team Building and Motivation

Logistics Management

Facilities Management

Cross-functional team leadership

Operational leadership

Strategic Planning

Performance Improvement

Procedure Implementation

Executive-level support

Change Management

Customer Service Management

P&L Administration

Teamwork and Collaboration

Customer Service

Problem-Solving

Effective Communication

Operational Efficiency

Staff training/development

Team building

Strategic Partnerships

Hiring and Onboarding

Inventory Control

Continuous Improvement

Certification

CSCMP Demand Planning Professional Certificate

CSCMP Warehouse Operations Professional Certificate

CSCMP Procurement Professional Certificate

Six Sigma Lean Professional

Yellow Belt Six Sigma

Affiliations

  • Institute of Business Forecasting
  • Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
  • National Association of Professional Women, VIP Woman of the Year, 2014

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureCareer advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingHealthcare benefitsWork from home option

Interests

Golfing

Reading

Puppies

Wine tasting

Baking

Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP / Ariba

SAGE

Infor Nexus

Microsoft Outlook

Google docs

Netsuite

Work Availability

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Quote

Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill

Timeline

Account Manager - B2B Business Development

Cargomatic Inc.
11.2024 - Current

Owner/ Consultant

Banach Consulting
03.2023 - Current

Global Logistics and Compliance Manager

The Bradford Hammacher Group
08.2021 - 02.2023

Global Fleet Manager

Nouryon Functional Chemicals, LLC
03.2019 - 05.2021

VP of Operations /Global Supply Chain

Gaia Group USA, LLC
08.2016 - 03.2019

Director Global Logistics

ACCO Brands
07.2015 - 01.2016

Global Account Manager- ACCO Brands

Kuehne-Nagel
09.2014 - 07.2015

Director of International Operations

OfficeMax Incorporated
12.2008 - 05.2014

Master’s Certification - Supply Chain Management

University of San Francisco
09.2008 - 03.2009

VP of Operations

InGEAR Corporation
05.1996 - 02.2008

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

University of Illinois
TRACY BANACHSupply Chain Executive