Denver, Colorado, United States
A highly accomplished, resourceful TOP SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVE with comprehensive experience in the following areas: - DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS - PROCUREMENT - COMMODITY MANAGEMENT - PROJECT MANAGEMENT - INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT - GENERAL MANAGEMENT - OPERATIONS - START-UPS Key proficiencies include team leadership and development, strategic planning and execution, efficient cross-functional project planning, as well as process optimization to improve the bottom line. Clearly communicates direction and goals. Builds and motivates high-performing teams, setting a standard others strive to attain. Cultivates an environment of respect and innovation, providing new ideas to drive the business forward and maintain a competitive advantage.
Lead every aspect of the $300,000,000 plus Red Robin Supply Chain from product ideation with culinary and category management, to contract negotiations with suppliers, logistics and final mile distribution. Reorganized Red Robin’s Procurement Team to create category specialists managing both food and capital products to improve procurement efficiencies and system expertise. Developed various supply strategies during the pandemic to ensure all Red Robin restaurants were able to remain opening and servicing guests. Lead member of Red Robin’s ESG Team developing the initial strategy and ESG Report.
Managed every aspect of the $100,000,000 Smashburger supply chain. Reduced COGS by over 300 basis points at Smashburger through commodity management, specification optimization, supplier negotiations, improved logistics. Member of the Smashburger Executive Leadership Team that developed short and long term direction of the organization as well as Smashburger’s Mission Vision and Values.
Integrated supply chain, e-commerce and confections business units into one shared service model to leverage the expertise of the organization and improve the bottom line of a $35,000,000 business. General management of e-commerce and confections operations consisting of two facilities in Salt Lake City with over 300 employees and holiday volume increases 15 times normal volume. Led e-commerce through 2014 holiday season while shipping 13% more units without increasing labor. Delivered over $800,000 (17%) in savings in outbound parcel shipping spend through supplier negotiations. Began production 30 days after purchase and start-up of new confections facility. Aligned supply chain (purchasing, distribution & logistics, program management) team around functions and expertise while developing process and procedures for all tasks of a $40,000,000 supply chain. Added quality assurance and international support to domestic supply chain responsibilities. Developed international supply strategy, identified and approved Chinese yogurt and Australian cookie dough suppliers. Delivered over $600,000 in cost savings initiatives within the first 12 months of managing the supply chain. Solidified execution of LTOs and other programs.