Brian Vasconcellos: Senior Supply Chain Consultant in Long Beach, CA

Supply Chain and Process Management Consultant for Natoma and Choura Events. Led the design of company supply chain mechanics. Choura Events: • Optimized EBITDA from 11% to 14% by reducing employee turnover and improving operational margin through the development of strategic business plans. • Introduced best in class strategies for resources management, including labor and material aimed at meeting $31M sales goal. • Saved cost and minimized delivery time by developing new routing instructions for dispatching crews/ labor and trucks for deliveries and pickups from event locations. • Slashed wasted labor time by deploying lean process practices through workflow restructure of the manufacturing warehouses. • Improved decision-making process by delivering skill enhancement sessions and rolling new hire, onboarding and training process. • Planned and executed a 6-month operations reform strategy that minimized product damages, improved product life cycles, and increased product turns. Natoma: • Bridged the communication gap between Northern California team and the city of Long Beach to ensure timely and accurate licensing decisions. • Built and maintained safe working environment for employees by establishing safety protocols and employee handbook for warehouse employees. • Improved integrity of financial transactions by rolling out cash management procedures. • Maintained healthy stock levels through inventory and procurement management for launch.