Lauren Goss

Director of Replenishment @ Rural King

About

Passionate and strategic supply chain executive with over 15 years of leadership experience across logistics, replenishment, and vendor management. I’ve led high-performing teams responsible for managing $750M+ in inventory and negotiating $50M in transportation contracts, while consistently delivering multi-million-dollar savings and operational improvements. I specialize in building and mentoring teams, integrating technology into logistics and replenishment processes, and optimizing end-to-end product flow. My work has directly supported the expansion of 100+ stores, reduced inventory by $60M, and helped maintain 98.5% in-stock rates on high-impact items. I bring a collaborative and data-driven approach, aligning supply chain strategy with merchandising, marketing, and finance goals. Whether it’s solving complex logistics challenges, establishing new replenishment frameworks, or coaching cross-functional teams, I’m passionate about delivering results that scale.

Country

United States

City

Washington

Industry

Retail

Skill

Logistics Strategy, Supply Chain Leadership, Vendor Negotiation, Transportation Management, Inventory Optimization, KPI Analysis, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Data-Orien Decision Making, Team Development, Budgeting & Cost Control, ERP & Logistics Texh Integration, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Performance Tracking, Route Optimization, SLA Compliance, Cost Reduction, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Service

Experience

Director of Replenishment

Rural King

2024-7 - 2025-5 · 11 mos

United States

• Led a team managing $750M in inventory across departments, improving flow and reducing stockouts. • Partnered with vendors and merchandising on seasonal planning, promotions, and planogram optimization. • Built training modules and sustainable replenishment processes. • Collaborated with marketing to identify at-risk items and build sales forecasts. Key Wins: • Sustained 98.5% in-stock rates on 100 top items (20% of $2.5B in sales). • Reduced excess inventory by $60M. • Cut department turnover by 75%. • Rebuilt team structure and job descriptions for clarity and performance alignment.

Director of Logistics

Rural King

2011-1 - 2024-7 · 13 yrs 7 mos

• Oversaw end-to-end logistics: freight, warehousing, carrier relations, and inventory delivery. • Negotiated $50M in contracts across international and domestic lanes. • Built a team from 1 to 9 analysts supporting massive growth in store count and revenue. • Led major tech initiatives including import tracking systems and supplier scorecards. Key Wins: • Saved an average of $4.5M annually through route optimization and contract negotiation. • Launched hurricane-response warehouse and boxcar shipping solutions. • Supported $1.75B revenue growth from 100+ new stores. • Created financial tools to analyze freight, landed costs, and supplier agreements.