Vestis Corporation

Senior Director of Supply Chain

Oakmont Supply Solutions

We help small to mid-size manufacturers increase margin and maximize revenue by building a solid supply chain that fuels 2X/3X digit growth.

As the leader of a small to mid-sized manufacturing business, are you challenged by:

-Creating a Sales & Operations planning process that drives real results in your business
-Supply Chain knowledge gaps within your leadership team?
-Fractional Director/VP/COO needs until you find the perfect candidate?
-Forecasting rapidly expanding product lines to avoid stock outs?
-Optimizing contract manufacturing/packaging partnerships?
-Identifying and pulling cost out levers to improve profit margin?
-Developing a supply chain strategy that customers/investors can clearly understand AND your team can execute?

We would love to partner with you!

Founder 

Gartner

Gartner Ambassador - Supply Chain

Mentor within the SKU CPG accelerator program providing guidance with emphasis on supply chain optimization, manufacturing strategy, cost reduction tactics, and transportation strategy. 

SKU is a leading consumer goods accelerator that surrounds stellar startups with mentor teams of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to accelerate smarter, faster growth.

Supply Chain & Operations Mentor/Investor

ASCM Atlanta

Board Member

Reliance Worldwide Corporation

Supported $700M in revenue with double digit growth figures by ensuring high retail fill rates through COVID-19 Pandemic.  Designed & implemented full executive S&OP routine.

Responsible for end-to-end supply chain operations including:
-Demand Planning
-Supply Planning (both manufacturing and procurement)
-International and Domestic Freight strategy
-Inventory planning
-Sales & Operations Planning
-Executive Strategy Development

Supported $700M in revenue with double digit growth figures by ensuring high retail fill rates through COVID-19 Pandemic. 

Worked endlessly to meet needs of internal and external stakeholders including vendors and clients, this role allowed me to work under pressure and implement creative problem-solving methods and professional expertise to support and grow the business. 

Key Skills: Sales & Operations Planning | Continuous Improvement | Business Process Design | Resource Management | Budget Administration | Strategic Decision-Making | Inventory Optimization | Revenue Growth | Cost-Saving | Demand Planning | Supply Planning | Transportation Strategy

Director Supply Chain Planning

Grew retail partnership from $0 to $150M account in 2 years, while maintaining consistent 98%+ fill rates.

Designed and implemented a comprehensive plan to launch 400+ products across Lowe’s stores nationwide to meet their enterprise goals. 

Awarded Lowe's Partner of the Year Award in 2018. 


Key Skills: Account Specialist | Strategic Planning | Project Coordination | Resource Administration | Process Optimization | Sales | Customer Service | Relationship Management | Product Development | Project Tracking

National Account Manager

HD Supply

Captured 10% savings ($4MM on a $40MM freight budget) by conducting a comprehensive international freight RFP.

Led HD Supply’s international logistics strategy and tactical management, budget administration, expenditure analysis, business process design, and feasibility analysis to meet and exceed profitability goals with given resources. 

Key Skills: Logistics Management | RFP Design | Budget Management | Strategic Decision-Making | Project Coordination | Resource Administration | Process Optimization | Stakeholder Management | Business Partnerships | Teamwork | Supplier Management

Senior Manager International Logistics

The Home Depot

Inventory Planning Manager

Manhattan Associates

I was responsible for supporting multiple internal and external teams on data analysis, warehouse management, and business growth projects. I also took charge of resource and inventory management and handled budget development, brand positioning, marketing, and client handling for the firm's largest client, Nike. 


Key Skills: Account Management | Budgeting | Strategic Planning | Project Coordination | Resource Administration | Business Process Optimization | Warehouse Management | Marketing | Documentation

Consultant - Warehouse Management (Open Systems)

Helping small to mid-sized manufacturers successfully grow into retail by building a solid supply chain fueling 2X/3X growth.

As the leader of a small to mid-sized manufacturing business, are you challenged by:

-Supply Chain knowledge gaps within your leadership team?
-Fractional or Interim Director/VP/COO needs until you find the perfect candidate?
-Creating a Sales & Operations planning process that drives real results in your business?
-Forecasting rapidly expanding product lines to avoid stock outs?
-Optimizing contract manufacturing/packaging partnerships?
-Identifying and pulling cost out levers to improve profit margin?
-Developing a supply chain strategy that customers/investors can clearly understand AND your team can execute?

If so, we would love to help. 

With 25+ years of combined experience, we have helped companies like Kraft-Heinz, Aramark, Tarkett, Electrolux, Nest, Tip Top Cocktails, Reliance Worldwide Corporation, Whirlpool and dozens of others build their supply chains and expand retail presence at Target, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowe's, HEB, Kroger as well as national distributors.  

Our specialty is building supply chain processes that increase profitability.  We have done this by improving forecast accuracy by 20%, increasing inventory turnover by 37% and saving millions of dollars in transportation costs. All while maintaining consistent retail fill rates of 98%+ using our proven process.

Want to discuss your situation? Reach out to lindsey.walker@oakmontsupplysolutions.com.

Lindsey Walker

Associate

Bennett Avenue Marketing and Management

Bennett Avenue Marketing provides operating advice and guidance to businesses and other organizations on marketing issues, such as developing marketing objectives and policies, sales forecasting, new product development and pricing, licensing and franchising planning, and marketing planning and strategies. Our services include planning and organization, competitive analysis, customer analysis, marketing audits and market evaluation.

-Responsible for the strategic planning, oversight and management of all marketing operations, processes and projects. 
-Develop, coordinate and implement overall marketing plans and recommendations for each product, including business marketing goals, objectives, integrated marketing communication activities, timelines and budgets.
-Coordinate the production, execution and management of a wide range of marketing communication materials and activities including branding, sales collateral, ads and trade show exhibits.
-Interface with internal team members and client contacts at management levels via email, phone and in person.
-Negotiate contracts with vendors and distributors to manage product distribution.
-Develop lead generation plans with targets, measures and objectives. Recommend corrective action for current projects.
-Track and prepare performance analysis reports of marketing campaigns.
-Maintain website content.

Marketing Consultant

BP Media

- Designed, built, or maintained web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media. 
- Performed web site updates. 
- Wrote, designed and edited web page content.
- Conferred with management and development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria and solutions. 
- Identified problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and corrected problems or referred problems to appropriate personnel for correction. 
- Maintained understanding of current web technologies and programming practices through continuing education, reading and participation in professional groups, conferences and workshops. 
- Identified, developed and evaluated marketing strategy based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics and cost.
- Formulated, directed and coordinated marketing activities to promote products or services.
- Evaluated the financial aspects of product development including budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations.
- Developed pricing strategies, balancing firm’s objectives and customer satisfaction. 
- Compiled lists describing product and service offerings.
- Consulted with product public relations personnel on product specifications such as design, color and packaging.

Marketing Coordinator

Clark Atlanta University

As the Property Manager, I was responsible for the strategic planning, oversight and daily management of all marketing operations, processes and project management within my asset portfolio. My portfolio included multi-family housing and commercial real estate holdings. 

•	Developed, coordinated and implemented overall marketing plans and recommendations for each assigned property that included business goals, objectives, integrated communications activities, timelines and budgets.
•	Interfaced with C-suite executives, vendors and community activists to build and sustain relationships.
•	Coordinated the production, execution and project management of a wide range of marketing communications materials and activities including: branding; sales collateral; resident communications materials for the acquisition of leads and retention of residents.
•	Tracked campaigns, prepared performance analysis reports of post campaigns and made recommendations to programs for corrective modifications.
•	Produced first-of-its-kind Faculty Row Housing Handbook.
•	Wrote and maintained content providing updates to University and community websites.
•	Strategized community sponsored promotions, events and outreach activities.
•	Monitored community online reputation via social media websites for tracking communications related to overall community reputation.

Property Manager

Procurement analyst with 10+ years of progressive experience blending strategic thinking in sourcing execution, enabling organizations to improve procurement systems, business policies, and processes, resulting in an efficient supply chain management. Partners with legal teams and stakeholders to develop and execute negotiation strategies to achieve optimal pricing, service, and quality targets. Analyzes supplier issues and conceptualizes solutions to align the vision and execute with reduced risk and costs while meeting timely deadlines.

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