Paul H

Director of Supply Chain

WhistlePig Whiskey

Jun 2023 - Feb 2026 • 2 yrs 8 mos

• Developed and executed strategies for purchasing, inventory management, quality, order processing, and logistics. • Collaborated with Finance to implement new budgeting and demand planning processes, including enhanced reporting aligned to a 12-month budget cycle. • Served as primary contact for S&OP process, coordinating weekly and monthly strategy meetings across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Executive teams. • Oversaw all vendor partnerships and relationships related to purchasing and operations, including third-party warehouses and production facilities. • Led supply chain initiatives for international distribution to optimize global product supply. • Achieved $800K savings on luxury packaging and $2.4M reduction in third-party storage and inventory costs. • Managed ERP implementation, acting as point person for successful SAP ByDesign platform launch. • Introduced purchasing strategies based on production volumes and budget requirements. • Maintained safety stock levels and managed vendor lead times, resulting in zero out-of-stock incidents for finished goods and supplies over one year. • Directed the development and delivery of new luxury products for VIP clients, overseeing design, sampling, procurement, production, packaging, and shipment. • Supervised a team of six professionals.

Supply Chain Manager

Copalli Rum • Tiempo completo

Jul 2022 - Jun 2023 • 11 mos

• Established and mapped global supply chain workflows across business sectors. • Evaluated and negotiated contracts for raw materials, warehousing, and shipping vendors. • Designed S&OP processes to streamline cross-department communication. • Attained company targets for safety stock across liquids, raw materials, and finished goods, eliminating out-of-stock occurrences. • Launched physical inventory procedures improving accuracy and cycle counting policies. • Managed annual distillation and bottling plans for operational efficiency. • Coordinated new packaging designs with external teams, presenting final concepts to ownership. • Prepared quarterly presentations for board and ownership covering supply chain metrics. • Led NetSuite implementation, integrating demand planning and ERP modules with third-party partners. • Managed Park Street relationship for comprehensive order management and shipping. • Assisted with capital investment projects and developed five-year storage plan for distillery operations. • Procured and researched automated equipment for labeling and bottling lines. • Administered item, vendor, and customer master records in Park Street and NetSuite. • Worked collaboratively with departments to align finished goods availability with sales, financial, and ownership objectives.

Operations & Supply Chain Manager

Davos Brands • Tiempo completo

Oct 2018 - Jul 2022 • 3 yrs 9 mos

• Oversaw manufacturing operations for two distilleries in Mexico and facilitated importation from Japan. • Developed forecasting models and cost of goods sold (COGS) analyses in partnership with finance. • Managed Customer Service operations, including purchase orders, sales order processing, and logistics coordination. • Supervised two third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses, monitoring inventories, shipments, KPIs, and contractual compliance. • Directed sourcing activities for raw materials including agave, bottles, caps, labels, and liquids. • Negotiated and monitored contracts with third-party vendors, establishing performance KPIs. • Created profit margin analyses and cost savings reports to drive operational improvements. • Supported capital investment projects aimed at optimizing production and operational expenses. • Acted as the principal coordinator for product launches and changes, engaging with senior management and cross-functional teams. • Executed EDI implementation for nationwide wholesaler integration. • Led ERP system transition, handling contract negotiation, setup, training, and customization.