Agha Ali

I lead supply chain and technology for a multi-site food distributor. My work covers distribution operations, vendor and brokerage coordination, warehouse standards, and the systems that connect it all. I started my career in IT, then took on supply chain leadership and built both functions to work together across locations in New Jersey, California, and Florida. My focus is simple: make work repeatable, visible, and compliant. I build clear processes, train teams well, and keep data clean so people can trust what they see. I pay close attention to inventory accuracy, expiration visibility, customer transparency, and FDA requirements for finished goods. On the technology side, I have led a full change from a legacy ERP to a modern platform. I work with stakeholders to capture requirements, configure workflows, migrate data, and train users. I also bring hands-on experience with SAP Business One from consulting for smaller distributors, and I manage Microsoft 365 environments and integrations. Reporting is straightforward and practical—what we have, where it is, what’s moving next. On the supply chain side, I run demand planning and S&OP rhythms with sales, manage vendor and brokerage relationships for inbound clearance, and oversee inventory control and warehouse operations across sites. I partner closely with sales, finance, and leadership so plans match capacity and customers get reliable service. I also support a distributed team and invest time in training, SOPs, and tools that help people do the work the same way, every time. How I operate: ‧ Start with the actual process, remove friction, and document the new standard. ‧ Train until the process sticks and measure only what the team will use. ‧ Keep compliance and data quality non-negotiable. ‧ Pilot changes, learn fast, then scale. Ongoing learning matters to me. I’m APICS CSCP and SAP B1 Certified I stay current on supply chain practices and enterprise tooling so operations and systems stay aligned as the business grows.