VICKIE WALKER
Palos Park,IL
Summary
High-achieving senior executive bringing expertise in profitable operations through effective team management, strategic planning, and continuous business process improvements. Proven success in developing and executing supply chain and end-to-end operational strategy while optimizing costs, increasing margins, and decreasing waste. Offers 10+ years of leadership along with entrepreneurial, forward-thinking mindset, and demonstrated track record of accomplishment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
VP, Supply Chain & Operations
Cubii - Fitness Cubed Inc.
12.2021 - Current
- Provided hands on leadership for end-to-end operations including areas of Supply Chain, Operations, Compliance, Product Management, Engineering, and Customer Service, building a dedicated team that realized no unwanted turnover during the last 2 years
- Identified and realized $5.6M in annual cost savings on a total COGS budget of $22M
- Successfully transformed organizational structure, re-engineered roles, and developed & mentored staff, reducing overhead operating costs by 20%
- Reduced net working capital by $3.5M, or 40%, through optimized inventory management and negotiation on payment terms
- Achieved a 20% reduction in product costs, resulting in a $1.5M savings and a 6% increase in margins. This led to improved customer satisfaction and a strategic advantage
Sr. Director of Supply Chain
Cubii - Fitness Cubed Inc.
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Oversaw supply chain operations, developed and implemented supply chain strategies, and managed supplier relationships
- Improved delivery times for warehouse and logistics operations across multiple regions by optimizing the supply chain network, which led to a 40% reduction in net working capital
- Reduced inventory management fees by approximately 50% by identifying non-selling SKUs and developing an exit plan to reduce inventory
- Managed all 3PL global warehouse and product distribution operations, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of last mile global deliveries
- Managed Tier 1 supplier relationships, including purchasing, quality, and new product development, resulting in reduced costs, quality control, and speed to market
Sr. Manager, Global Planning & Supply Chain
Life Fitness
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed portfolio of manufactured and purchased finished goods, including planning, purchasing, implementing and monitoring supply chain strategy
- Managed team of Sr. Buyer/Planners with direct line of accountability for $35M in finished good inventory
- Increased product fill rate from 80% to 93% by identifying the root cause of the issue, improving demand planning, and optimizing inventory management
- Managed obsolete and excess inventory, including adjustment of safety stocks, which resulted in a decrease of weeks forward coverage from 14 weeks to 8 weeks
Manager, Global Sourcing
Life Fitness
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Developed and executed strategic sourcing plan for product portfolio with a $20M spend
- Managed inventory and finished good product for outsourced business by creating/maintaining business relationships and developing supplier contracts/negotiations with US, Europe, and Asia suppliers
- Spearheaded launch efforts for all new product development efforts consisting of product customizations and developing internal/external processes to support the new business
Product/Project Manager
Life Fitness
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed consumer product line with a sales revenue of $50M and new product modalities while refreshing two key product lines in a 2-year period, generating $2M in revenue
- Supported revenue and margin objectives by defining strategic plan and portfolio for all consumer products
- Led cross-functional teams, including concept, product development, and product launch through end of life
- Served as product expert during sales training, trade shows, and key customer negotiation meetings
Senior Strategic Planner
Life Fitness
01.2011 - 02.2015
- Oversaw strategic and tactical productions/supply planning processes for US manufactured finished goods
- Managed all new product introductions through product lifecycle
- Attained optimal levels of production output, minimized costs, and sustained optimal inventory levels while meeting order fulfillment/customer service levels while establishing strong working relationships with manufacturing plants
- Increased order fulfillment rate to 98.1%
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Metropolitan State University
Minneapolis, MN05.2015
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Global Sourcing
- Skilled Negotiator
- Continuous Improvement
- Cost Reduction
- Process Improvement
- End-to-End Operations
- Risk Mitigation Strategy
- Relationship & Team Building
- Cross Functional Team Leadership
Timeline
VP, Supply Chain & Operations
Cubii - Fitness Cubed Inc.
12.2021 - Current
Sr. Director of Supply Chain
Cubii - Fitness Cubed Inc.
05.2021 - 12.2021
Sr. Manager, Global Planning & Supply Chain
Life Fitness
04.2019 - 05.2021
Manager, Global Sourcing
Life Fitness
03.2017 - 04.2019
Product/Project Manager
Life Fitness
02.2015 - 03.2017
Senior Strategic Planner
Life Fitness
01.2011 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Metropolitan State University
Professional Development
- LSS Green Belt Trained | Minneapolis, MN
- Purchasing Negotiations | AMA - Chicago, IL
- Contract and Negotiation Training | Marquette University Law School
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