Mariposa, California, United States
With a solid track record at leading Operations at Wonderbelly and founding my own consulting company in CxG Consulting, expertise in manufacturing process improvement and creative problem-solving propels our teams to deliver customer-centric supply chain solutions. These competencies have been instrumental in driving growth and profitability for leading consumer packaged goods brands. At the forefront of logistics and inventory optimization, the collaboration with vendors and stakeholders has consistently yielded sustainable results. The strategic approach to demand planning and interpersonal prowess ensures that the operational goals align with the broader mission of the organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Provide fractional operations leadership to support Curie’s rapid scale across DTC, Amazon, and national retail partners. Build operational systems and processes that enable the brand to maintain high service levels while expanding into eight-figure revenue and major retail distribution. Key Accomplishments: 📊 Design and implement demand & supply planning strategy, maintaining a 95%+ in-stock rate across DTC and Amazon channels to support eight-figure scale. 🏬 Lead retail operations strategy for Curie’s first major retail launch in Walmart, overseeing EDI, 3PL, and inventory planning for 6 SKUs across 4,000+ doors; deliver 98%+ OTIF and 98%+ in-stock rates. 🛒 Direct execution of Walmart off-shelf displays (sidekicks), achieving 98%+ OTIF performance. 🎯 Lead retail operations strategy for Target expansion, managing 4 SKUs in 1,000 doors with a 98% fill rate and 100% OTR. ⚗️ Develop a streamlined product development process, enabling faster fragrance launches for both retail and DTC channels. 🔄 Institute a clear S&OP process to align inventory planning with finance and sales, improving cross-functional visibility and accountability. Impact: 🚀 Enable Curie to scale from DTC-first to national retail presence while sustaining world-class execution metrics and operational discipline.
Streamlined. Scalable. Strategic. We are a fractional operations consulting firm specializing in unlocking operational excellence for high-growth and scaling CPG businesses. 🔹 Retail Operations — From in-store execution to omnichannel integration, we help brands optimize the customer experience while improving performance at every retail touchpoint. 🔹 Supply Chain Management — We design and refine agile, end-to-end supply chains that balance cost, speed, and resilience — from sourcing to final mile. 🔹 S&OP Planning — We bring cross-functional clarity by aligning demand forecasting, inventory planning, and operational execution, ensuring teams stay focused and proactive. 🔹 Process Development — We build the operational backbone for scaling — through workflows, systems, and standard operating procedures that drive clarity, accountability, and growth.
Advised and executed supply chain strategy for a fast-growing eight-figure retail brand, optimizing fulfillment, vendor partnerships, and internal processes. Helped streamline complex operations for goods classified as “dangerous,” ensuring compliance while reducing costs and improving scalability. Key Accomplishments: - Transitioned fulfillment from 1PL to 3PL, leading strategy, analysis, and execution that improved gross margins by 10%+ and reduced operational complexity for a high-volume brand. - Negotiated directly with overseas manufacturers, cutting out brokers to reduce lead times, secure better payment terms, and lower product costs by 20%+. - Organized and structured the supply chain team, implementing processes that improved productivity and enabled the business to successfully manage peak holiday demand.
Provided strategic supply chain leadership to strengthen fulfillment, inventory planning, and vendor management for a growing retail gift brand. Focused on improving margins, reducing operational complexity, and enhancing cash flow. Key Accomplishments: - Transitioned fulfillment operations from 1PL to 3PL, leading strategy and analysis that improved gross margins by 10% while reducing operational expenses and internal workload. - Developed a clear inventory planning process, aligning demand and supply to ensure proper stock levels and readiness for peak periods like BFCM. - Negotiated improved vendor terms, securing better payment schedules and cost reductions to support stronger cash flow and bottom-line performance.