Over 20 years experience, impacting corporate performance through skillful development, enhancement and orchestration of strategies and processes that streamline operations, reduce overhead and move companies forward.
Creative strategist, developing out-of-the-box solutions that look at big picture to better position company to meet current market demands.
Hands on analysis of business needs and then design, develop and implement solutions that deliver results.
Dynamic leader, growing and mentoring employees to form top performing teams, while clearly defining goals and establishing highly efficient processes to drive timely delivery on targets.
Assist start up brands with all aspects of their supply chain from contract manufacturing sites to inventory management and quality. Growing brands with supply chain, project management, hiring teams, building warehouses, ERP systems.
ERBAVIVA- Organic Personal Care Brand and Contract Manufacture
Direct all day to day functions and activities of Operations department, focusing on operations management, production, production planning, purchasing, quality assurance, mechanics, product structure development, warehouse management, inventory control and project management. Led team of 5 managers and 20 employees (plus temp staff) in execution of objectives, goals, strategies and measures.
OLE HENRIKSEN (An LVMH company) - Skin care brand
Directed all day to day activities of Operations and Quality Assurance departments, focusing on operations management, production planning of contract manufactures, purchasing, quality assurance, product structure development, warehouse management, inventory control and project management. Assisted with product development and regulatory activities. Lead team of 4 managers and 15 employees.
THIBIANT INTERNATIONAL - Contract manufacturer of personal care and beauty products
Directed all activities, functions, and daily operations of Supply Chain department, with specific focus on production planning, purchasing, operations management, customer service, product structure development, and inventory analysis and control. Led team of 4 managers and 16 employees, clearly defining goals and facilitating high level of communications to make sure all targets are met. Orchestrated long- and short-term shop floor scheduling to ensure customer orders are filled and shipped on time to meet demands.
Oversaw management of 6 warehouses, leading team of 2 supervisors and 56 employees. Negotiated prices with vendors and 2nd source suppliers, analyzed supplier performances to ensure maintenance of production flow. Evaluated and optimized inventory, performing audits and reviews as needed, and implementing strategies to reduce/eliminate excess or obsolete inventory. Consult with other departments on ERP system functionalities and business processes. Facilitate all annual process flow training. Design and implement expiration reports.
Led analysis of current departmental operations and then developed, designed, and implemented numerous lean projects aimed at optimizing processes, specifically focused on operation process flow, procedures, IT system functionality, and employee training. Orchestrated and facilitated all annual process flow training, from receipt of purchase order to final shipment. Coordinated communications between IT, Operations, Accounting, and other departments to ensure process efficiency and compliance.
AVEOX - Developer and manufacturer of low DC motor and controller solutions
Directed day-to-day operations of plant, including inventory control, purchasing, shipping and receiving, warehouse, production lines, and machine shop. Led team of 16, defining both departmental and personnel goals to enhance and streamline processes (such as cross-training, on-time delivery, and inventory reduction). agreed-upon time frames.Orchestrated all employee functions to maximize efficiency, creating and implementing master production schedule, as well as specific production shop floor and machine shop schedules. Coordinated communications among various departments (Engineering, Sales, Quality), and customers to ensure delivery of quality product within agreed-upon time frames.
AQUARIA GROUP (Marineland) - Leading producer of aquariums and accessories
Developed, enhanced, and executed master production schedule for business, coordinating all activities, functions, and departments to achieve target inventory levels and support corporate sales goals. Oversaw management of manufacturing control systems, ensuring data integrity throughout, including material master, bills of material, routing files, sales forecast, and MRP. Lead Kazien events. On ERP Implementation team. Managed order processing department, coordinating among Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Shipping departments, and customers to ensure all targets were delivered on in timely manner.
Tracy Cole is the ultimate professional in every way. I enjoy working with Tracy tremendously as I can always count on her to be ahead of my business needs, anticipating potential issues and dealing with them before they even hit my radar. Tracy is super organized, punctual and efficient, her widespread knowledge of Operations and Supply Chain management make her an excellent choice in this field. I have no hesitation whatsoever recommending Tracy as an outstanding candidate - she truly can handle any Operational situation which allows me the freedom to travel and focus on other areas of my business.
Sue Devitt - Co-Founder, Brand Creator - Artisan L'uxe Beauty
Tracy Cole is the very best of the best. When I came to her with a huge warehouse plan on a tight timeline, she masterfully and thoughtfully carried it out... and in time! Tracy managed every bit of the process from space planning, racking purchases, budgets, 3PL software planning, interviewing and hiring the right team, and so much more. She was caring, responsive and on top of the work from day 1. I can honestly say that we would not be where we are today without her expert guidance.
Leilah Mundt - Founder
Crème Collective
Tracy is working on our supply chain and she has been very instrumental in streamlining our processes and various aspects of the chain. Amongst other things, she brought new reliable vendors, established a process to order packaging/finished products more logically and timely. She also makes sure we are paying the correct prices. Tracy is very well organized, reliable, and basically never drops the ball. As a veteran of the beauty industry, she has a lot of experience and been through multiple situations. She is excellent in crisis situations. I highly recommend Tracy.
Emmanuel Rey- Founder & CEO
Yuni Beauty
Tracy is a world-class supply-chain/operations expert. From production planning, purchasing, quality assurance, warehouse management and inventory control, she's the one you need on your team if you want to sleep easier at night knowing everything is handled. Whether you are a huge multinational account or an entrepreneurial start up, Tracy knows logistics better than anyone else you will meet. I give her my highest recommendation.
Rob Carliner - Co-Founder & President
Angela Caglia Skincare
Tracy is a smart, organized and practical operations executive with a very solid knowledge of the industry. She has a highly detail oriented approach to inventory planning and is very familiar with all aspects of procurement, project management all the way through production and the QC process.
Robin Brown - Co-Founder & CEO
Erbaviva
Tracy is a fantastic project manager. While working for me, she successfully completed a $3 million production facility, a $500,000 tenant improvement project and numerous inventory and production process improvement projects. All were completed on time and on budget. Tracy has the ability to grasp and manage highly complex issues, including the direction of project teams. In addition, she is an excellent instructor.
Joe Bussing - CFO
Thibiant
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