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

HB&G Building Products, Inc.

President

Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) is a global provider of water control systems and plumbing solutions for domestic, commercial and industrial applications. Founded in 1949, the RWC family of brands has continually evolved to exceed global industry standards with diversified manufacturing and distribution operations across three continents. RWC has dedicated more than 60 years to its business, brands and products, and maintains a commitment to innovation by investing in high-value automation to remain competitive in the global environment.

Vice President Sales

LSI Industries Inc.

LSI is a customer-centric company that positions itself as a value-added, trusted partner in developing superior image solutions through our world-class lighting, graphics, and technology capabilities.Our core strategy of "Lighting + Graphics + Technology = Complete Image Solutions" differentiates us from our competitors.

President - LSI Lighting

River's Edge Capital, LLC

River's Edge Capital, LLC, is a Minnesota-based private investment firm, focused on smaller companies in the health and wellness industry.  We seek co-ownership in our portfolio companies to increase the value of the companies, sharing in both the risks and the rewards.

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Founder and President

Overhead Door Corporation

Vice President of Sales

Uponor

Chief ownership for delivering revenue and profitability throughout North America while leading a factory team of 70 people (10 Direct reports) across field sales, sales ops, customer service, and technical support, and 38 manufacturer’s sales agencies.  Uponor, Inc., is the NA division of Uponor OYJ, a $1B+ global provider of plumbing and indoor climate solutions for residential and commercial buildings.

Vice President of Sales, North America

Leatherman Tool Group

National Sales Manager

Kohler Company

Division Sales Manager

A creative and disciplined business leader, highly effective in the design, development, and implementation of strategic growth initiatives. Delivering predictable and profitable results through share-growth with existing customers/channels and identifying and entering new markets/channels.  Strong communicator and influencer with ability to sell complex vision and behavioral roadmap requirements while generating sustained internal and external buy-in across all levels. Servant leader who walks the talk in building a transparent, data-driven, team-performance-oriented growth culture with a unique blend of entrepreneurial action in concert with strong accountability requirements.

Key Strengths 
•	Proven ability to recruit, train, lead, and develop individuals and teams to maximize performance
•	Communicating strategy and tactics cross-functionally to leverage best practices throughout the organization.
•	Collaborative communication and planning with other organizational functional leaders
•	Building functional personal relationships with internal and external business partners
•	Strong problem solving skills and ability to build consensus in the derivation of solutions
•	Utilizing process improvement tools to maximize critical processes (NPD, Forecasting, etc.)  
•	Channel expertise:  Mass Merchants, Big Box, E-comm, Hardware Co-op, Industrial, STAFDA, Auto aftermarket, Dealer/Distributor networks, Trade wholesale
•	Negotiation of complex national agreements

Functional Expertise
P&L management
Change management/implementation
Strategic planning
Designing/building scalable sales & marketing organizations
M&A evaluation & integration
S&OP Process development
Organizational alignment
Brand Building
Developing and selling premium, value-driven growth for premium brands
Experienced member of a senior leadership team, working cross-functionally and collaboratively
Process-oriented approach to commercialization, based on planning and execution, milestone adherence/review, and continuous improvement

Contact me:  j_davis003@protonmail.com or 952.847.3530

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