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

WIPP Data

No two supply chains are the same. That's why we've dedicated ourselves to crafting data solutions that are advanced and tailored to the unique narrative of your business.

Custom-Made Innovative Solutions: Imagine technology that adapts to you. Our dashboards and data products are designed with your specific needs in mind, transforming complex data from any ERP system or data source into clear, actionable insights.

Your Success, Personalized: We believe in solutions that fit like a glove. Whether you're a manufacturer, distributor, or other supply chain reliant company, our team works closely with you to ensure our service enhances your supply chain's efficiency and effectiveness.

Partners in Progress: Our clients, leaders in the $50m to $1b revenue range, share stories of transformation and success. They've not only optimized their supply chains but also paved the way for innovative practices in their industries with our help.

Let's make your supply chain's success story the next one we share. Connect with us to explore how WIPP Data can bring personalized innovation to your business.

Owner

Tesla

Led a team of 9 people - 6 buyers, a data scientist, intern, and a repair coordinator. Responsible for Inventory Optimization of Equipment Spare Parts (high mix, low volume). 

Point of Contact for launch of new Spares System with internal dev teams. Responsible for transferring all the data over and building up entire reporting structure post-launch.

Improved various business metrics, including maintenance service levels by 3% points, Past Due Compliance, Days to Purchase, RMA Cost Savings, and much more. 

Technical Skills: SQL, Excel VBA, and Ruby.

Sr. Material Planner

Commercial owner for Spare Parts, CNC Machined Parts, and many Equipment Component Categories including Pneumatics, Safety, Motors, Conveyance, Sensors, Light Curtains, Bonding, Cables, Vacuum Gripping, RFID, Scanners, Vision, Framing, and much more. 

Also sourced Metrology, Automation Cells, Industrial Chillers, and Turnkey Production Lines.

Helped play my part in getting out of production hell

Global Supply Manager / CapEx Purchasing

Ingersoll Rand

Led 7-step sourcing process in $90M commodity, identifying huge cost out and improved supplier performance (75% better than company quality standards)
Built Cost Models for Injection Molding, Tooling, Overhead Press Rates, and more
Technical Skills: Tableau, SQL, VBA, Advanced Excel, etc.

Associate Commodity Manager, Plastic Injection Molding

Negotiated long term contracts with suppliers, securing 700k in immediate price reductions, 400k annually, improved payment terms, and VA/VE commitments. 

Increased Free Cash Flow by $1M+ through negotiating pay terms improvements. 
Forecasted inflation/deflation with 90% accuracy

Commodities: CNC Machining, fasteners, hardware, springs, powdered metal, etc.

Commodity Specialist - Machined Parts and Fasteners

Brigham Young University–Hawaii

Built a 40 year financial model in Excel for housing department with interactive dashboards for P&L, pricing, and new building construction.

Wrote SQL code and performed analysis about admissions and enrollment

Built recruiting presentations and training program to use in the Asia Pacific region

Project Assistant Intern

Revamped many processes, reports, and systems through Excel VBA and Complex Excel Formulas.

Configured and worked in WebTMA and RMS (Residential Management Software), both relational databases.

Redesigned housing website using Drupal platform and HTML
Created Webforms to streamline frequently performed tasks
Created online tutorials of common processes
Wrote and directed mandatory safety training for 40+ international student maintenance workers

Student Assignment Specialist, Housing Operations

BYUH Student Association Student Advisory Council

Vice President

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Full Time Service Representative

Braun Station West

Successfully operated noise operation device to improve compliance of running procedures and increase safety (blew a whistle and yelled at kids to stop running)

Lead in identifying and implementing all audio decisions for the area, highlighting my decision making ability (turned on the radio, changed the station)

Jumped in to help save a kid once

Lifeguard

Elevate your supply chain analytics | Top 1m in supply chain under 40 (probably) | ex-neighborhood pool lifeguard 🛟 | Top 25 USA in FMWC Excel Competition 🤓 | Freelance Consultant

Struggling with too many spreadsheets? 
Need more insights that aren't in your existing reports? 
Too many systems that don't tie together? 
Want to implement AI but not sure how? 

Keep reading 


I've been in your shoes and I know how to help. When I was at Tesla, we were revolutionizing everything. We didn't stick with the status quo and neither should you. Too many people gave canned solutions that would help them, but not me. So I did what you're thinking about doing - I built a custom solution that was a perfect fit for Tesla. 

Our team acts as your outsourced data scientists and are ready to deploy anything you need, from Data Migration, Data Cleaning, and Dashboards to AI, Machine Learning, and true Business Intelligence. When you decide to go down the path of a custom data solution, here's what you'll get: 

✅ One on One Guidance walking you the entire way to the desired outcome
✅ Solutions that fit your systems, your company, and your process
✅ Reports that actually work. And prompt changes when they no longer work

The proof is in the results: 
"WIPP Data not only helped us with our data, but had great ideas around strategy, and defined business rules to better understand our customers" 

And when things got complicated: 
"I just wanna acknowledge how legendary you've been navigating this situation. Your quick response time, willingness to work with us, your creativity... seriously A+" 


We understand supply chains. And we know data. If you're ready to take the next step, book a discovery call today: https://tidycal.com/ncunninghamservices/wipp-data-consultation

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