Greater Milwaukee
Most supply chains are built to execute. I build them to compete. Over 25 years, I've operated at the intersection of supply chain strategy, enterprise technology, and advanced analytics moving from management consulting foundations into executive roles driving transformation at scale for multi-billion-dollar retailers and consumer brands. My sweet spot is the place most organizations struggle: bridging the boardroom and the distribution floor, translating operational complexity into technology roadmaps that deliver measurable results. I've led the shift from legacy project-based IT shops to modern product-centric operating models, deployed AI/ML solutions that moved the needle on fill rates and fulfillment costs, and managed P&L for supply chain networks representing hundreds of millions in annual operating spend. A few things I'm proud of: - First AI/ML inventory promising solution at Kohl's — 22% fill rate improvement while expanding inventory exposure by 30% - Digital fulfillment redesign at Designer Brands — $3M in parcel savings, 50% reduction in store fulfillment, 13% fewer packages per order - Inventory turns improved 45% at National Business Furniture while maintaining margin during peak COVID disruption $3M–$18M in annual savings identified across network strategy engagements during 11 years of consulting I'm equally comfortable aligning executive stakeholders on a 3-year technology roadmap and standing on a DC floor troubleshooting a go-live at midnight. If you're building or transforming a supply chain and technology organization — or need an operator who understands what great product management looks like inside a logistics context — I'd welcome the conversation. 📍 Open to SVP/VP Supply Chain Product & Technology | Supply Chain Transformation | COO (retail/e-commerce)
Led supply chain technology product management, inventory strategy, and analytics for Designer Brands, operating across DSW and affiliated banners with a broad omnichannel footprint. Digital Fulfillment Optimization: Owned order fulfillment logic leveraging IBM Sterling Intelligent Promising to dynamically route orders across the network. Reduced store fulfillment by 50% by shifting volume to dedicated ecommerce DCs, cut packages per order by 13%, and saved $3M in annual parcel costs through optimized node balancing. Inventory Flow Planning: Led the Inventory Flow Planning team driving end-to-end inventory movement, omnichannel balancing, and lead time visibility across Merchandising, Logistics, and Store Operations. Achieved a 20% improvement in in-stock rates, contributing to a 2% lift in store conversion. Supply Chain Product Roadmap: Defined and maintained a 3-year strategic technology roadmap and investment framework for all Supply Chain product domains. Applied an OKR-driven model to ensure measurable ROI and clear value realization across product lines. Drop Ship / Vendor Management: Managed the Drop Ship program (~20% of total digital business), leveraging Rithum's DSCO platform to oversee vendor performance, compliance, and financial contribution. Analytics & Executive Insights: Architected enterprise-level dashboards monitoring supply chain health, inventory placement, and fulfillment costs — translating complex operational data into executive-ready insights.
Owned the full technology roadmap and execution for Merchandising and Supply Chain domains across a multi-brand retail organization with stores and digital channels. Product Operating Model Transformation: Established a modern product-centric operating model, shifting the organization from project-based delivery to outcomes-driven development. Built a culture of customer-backed discovery, disciplined prioritization, and standardized release playbooks. OMS Modernization: Led the migration of legacy Retail OMS to a cloud-based platform, creating a unified view of inventory and order management across all digital and physical channels. WMS Deployment: Directed the implementation of Manhattan Associates' cloud-based WMS (Manhattan Active) at the organization's largest distribution center, improving throughput, scalability, and dual-channel fulfillment capability. Strategic Governance: Chaired the Fulfillment Steering Committee, uniting leaders from Finance, Digital, Operations, and Stores to define and execute a cohesive long-term omnichannel strategy. Technology Domain Ownership: Managed full roadmap and team leadership across Sourcing & Procurement (PLM), Planning & Allocation, Supply Chain Execution & Visibility, Transportation, Distribution & Fulfillment, and Enterprise Order Management.
Full P&L ownership for three distribution centers representing 60% of total company sales. Inventory Optimization: Developed a comprehensive inventory management and procurement strategy across three DCs, producing a 45% improvement in inventory turns and a 10% increase in service levels. Operational Efficiency: Implemented targeted productivity initiatives that drove a 15% gain in DC operational efficiency while maintaining service standards. Logistics & Transportation: Managed all transportation networks — domestic inbound, import, parcel, LTL, TL, Final Mile, and installation services — optimizing the carrier mix to protect margins during peak COVID disruption. Business Intelligence: Built internal BI tools and dashboards to track inbound logistics, on-time delivery, and DC productivity, fostering a culture of operational transparency and accountability.
Led the product and technology strategy for omnichannel fulfillment across 12 agile development teams and 6 product domains at one of the nation's largest department store retailers. AI/ML Innovation: Implemented Kohl's first true AI/machine learning solution for inventory promising and customer fill rate management — increasing store fulfill rate by 22% while expanding inventory exposure by 30%. Product Leadership: Directed 12 balanced agile teams (Product, Engineering, Design) across Supply Chain Execution & Visibility, Inventory Placement & Movement, Inventory Promising, Order Management & Orchestration, Customer Fulfillment, and Data Analytics. Network Expansion: Partnered with Logistics to scale the DC network from 2 to 6 facilities, enabling aggressive e-commerce growth targets over a 5-year horizon. Inventory Strategy: Developed roadmap for omnichannel inventory placement balancing e-commerce growth, speed to customer, expense control, and markdown liability — achieving a 17% markdown reduction while sustaining 25%+ growth. Operational Cost Reduction: Identified and implemented cross-functional improvements reducing cost-per-unit by $0.40 while increasing capacity by 20%.
Built the strategic framework for omnichannel inventory placement, balancing ecommerce growth, store profitability, and markdown exposure Developed Merchant Assortment Review Tools adopted across the full Digital Merchant organization to identify slow-moving inventory and guide seasonal buying decisions Contributed to long-range DC network planning, helping establish the foundation for expanding from 2 to 6 fulfillment facilities Led omnichannel analytics and reporting to provide operational clarity across channels