Functional Skills
Business Operations
Business Planning
Change Management / Org Design
Commercial Due Diligence
Inventory Management
Leadership Development
M&A Support
Operations Management
Post-Merger Integration
Project Management
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
Strategic Planning
Supply Chain Integration
Supply Chain Optimization
PMO Transformation
Sector Experience
Business Services
Consumer Goods
Manufacturing
Technology
Transportation & Logistics
Notable Clients
Frito-Lay
Kraft Heinz
Nestle
TreeHouse Foods
Tropicana Products
Big 4 Accounting
Top Consulting Firms
Experience
Westshore Advisors
Management Consulting
Principal
12/2024 - Present
Westshore Advisors is a consulting firm that utilizes experienced consultants in hands-on roles to implement supply chain and business change Principal. Key projects include:
• Led a change enablement training initiative for a $1B subsidiary of Nestle in support of an upcoming transition to new supply chain planning and ERP systems
• Led a change enablement training initiative for a $1B subsidiary of Nestle in support of an upcoming transition to new supply chain planning and ERP systems
PARIVEDA SOLUTIONS, INC.
Management Consulting
Vice President(formerly
9/2013 - 12/2024
Pariveda is a consulting firm that drives transformative change through business and technology solutions. Key initiatives included:
• Led a multi-year supply chain transformational program for a $4B consumer products company comprised of supply network re-design, M&A due diligence and post merger integration and product portfolio harmonization
• Appointed to recover the integration of a $500MM acquisition of a security technology company, overcoming challenges caused by poor project management and strained relationships; redesigned the integration management office to enhance accountabilities and streamline processes, while rebuilding collaborative bonds among the executive team to ensure alignment resulting in an on-time integration of over 200,00 customers
• Served as CFO of Thought Ensemble prior to its acquisition by Pariveda; facilitated due diligence of the acquisition process
• Actively mentored junior staff and developed leaders
• Led a multi-year supply chain transformational program for a $4B consumer products company comprised of supply network re-design, M&A due diligence and post merger integration and product portfolio harmonization
• Appointed to recover the integration of a $500MM acquisition of a security technology company, overcoming challenges caused by poor project management and strained relationships; redesigned the integration management office to enhance accountabilities and streamline processes, while rebuilding collaborative bonds among the executive team to ensure alignment resulting in an on-time integration of over 200,00 customers
• Served as CFO of Thought Ensemble prior to its acquisition by Pariveda; facilitated due diligence of the acquisition process
• Actively mentored junior staff and developed leaders
Dean Foods
Operations
Sr. Director, Supply Chain Strategy
9/2009 - 9/2013
Dean Foods is the largest US dairy company operating over 200 facilities and the most extensive refrigerated Direct Store Delivery system Sr. Director, Supply Chain Strategy. Key roles included:
• Led team responsible for Dean Foods' supply chain strategy that used Llamasoft optimization models to identify both long-term network design strategies as well as short-term tactical options
• Drove detailed analyses that identified actionable lower landed cost alternatives such as plant closures, production line consolidations and customer/source plant re-alignment through the optimization of demand, capabilities and costs resulting in over $30MM in realized cost savings
• Worked closely with C-level leaders from the supply chain and commercial teams to gain alignment on specific recommendations; drove consensus on several key decisions by articulating the benefits, tradeoffs and implications of specific changes through comprehensive analyses of KPIs and cost drivers
• Led team responsible for Dean Foods' supply chain strategy that used Llamasoft optimization models to identify both long-term network design strategies as well as short-term tactical options
• Drove detailed analyses that identified actionable lower landed cost alternatives such as plant closures, production line consolidations and customer/source plant re-alignment through the optimization of demand, capabilities and costs resulting in over $30MM in realized cost savings
• Worked closely with C-level leaders from the supply chain and commercial teams to gain alignment on specific recommendations; drove consensus on several key decisions by articulating the benefits, tradeoffs and implications of specific changes through comprehensive analyses of KPIs and cost drivers
Deloitte
Management Consulting
Sr. Manager
6/2006 - 9/2009
Deloitte is a global consulting firm with operations in over 150 countries around the world. Key projects included:
• Kraft Heinz – Led team of 40 individuals to execute a global supply chain assessment across project locations in the US and Europe; responsible for overall program management as well as direct oversight for the supply chain planning team; identified benefits of $500MM in cost savings and $150MM in reduced inventory
• Kraft Heinz – Facilitated supply chain improvement program to increase production plan quality, implement a supply chain metrics dashboard, and ensure production plan compliance
• BP Castrol – Managed sales & operations planning (S&OP) re-design project that focused on utilizing software and improved processes to better forecast demand and improve production efficiencies
• Constellation Brands – Led cross operating company optimization project that improved inter-company supply chain planning / S&OP of products across international entities
• Kraft Heinz – Led team of 40 individuals to execute a global supply chain assessment across project locations in the US and Europe; responsible for overall program management as well as direct oversight for the supply chain planning team; identified benefits of $500MM in cost savings and $150MM in reduced inventory
• Kraft Heinz – Facilitated supply chain improvement program to increase production plan quality, implement a supply chain metrics dashboard, and ensure production plan compliance
• BP Castrol – Managed sales & operations planning (S&OP) re-design project that focused on utilizing software and improved processes to better forecast demand and improve production efficiencies
• Constellation Brands – Led cross operating company optimization project that improved inter-company supply chain planning / S&OP of products across international entities
Deloitte
Management Consulting
Manager
6/2003 - 6/2006
• Kraft Heinz – Managed implementation of new supply planning solution at 15 plants and 50 distribution centers; responsible for implementation of Blue Yonder tools, new processes, and organizational changes
• Kraft Heinz – Managed supply chain flexibility program that included changes to production cycles and inventory policies; drove the analysis, recommendations, and implementation of changes in 7 large plants
• Deloitte CEO – Recognized as high performing manager and selected as 1 of 16 managers out of pool of 800 to work directly with the CEO / Management Committee on important initiatives
• Kraft Heinz – Managed supply chain flexibility program that included changes to production cycles and inventory policies; drove the analysis, recommendations, and implementation of changes in 7 large plants
• Deloitte CEO – Recognized as high performing manager and selected as 1 of 16 managers out of pool of 800 to work directly with the CEO / Management Committee on important initiatives
Deloitte
Management Consulting
Sr. Consultant
7/2000 - 6/2003
• Smith & Nephew – Conducted a global implementation of Blue Yonder supply chain planning tools across 2 major plants and 120 regional distribution centers in 30 countries
• Frito-Lay – Developed and implemented a comprehensive inventory optimization program
• Tropicana Products – Configured and implemented Blue Yonder Production Scheduler tool
• Blockbuster – Managed on-line RFP at Blockbuster that involved over 50 suppliers and 300 individual items
• Frito-Lay – Developed and implemented a comprehensive inventory optimization program
• Tropicana Products – Configured and implemented Blue Yonder Production Scheduler tool
• Blockbuster – Managed on-line RFP at Blockbuster that involved over 50 suppliers and 300 individual items
Deloitte
Management Consulting
Systems Analyst / Consultant
6/1995 - 8/1998
• Implemented Blue Yonder’s Factory Planner tool at manufacturing clients