Nick Salimbene

• Led the Distribution and Transportation functions for a $2.3B distribution business, enhancing logistics and customer experience. • Collaborated with vendors, retailers, and commercial customers across the U.S. and Canada to streamline operations. • Drove innovation in logistics, focusing on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across diverse technology and appliance brands.

• Drive the execution of on-time domestic and international parcel shipments through innovative global transportation strategies. • Optimize $500M in global transportation expenditures, enhancing overall business operations. • Coordinate the import of 25K product containers annually, ensuring seamless customs compliance. • Lead Transportation operations in Mexico, streamlining workflows for maximum output.

As the Chief Operating Officer, I ensured seamless execution of tasks by overseeing all co-packing operations, directing raw material procurement, and coordinating production planning and transportation efforts. I drove maximum profitability through the conceptualization and execution of effective growth strategies. My responsibilities included managing comprehensive global supply chain and logistics operations to accelerate business growth and building strong relationships with officials, regulators, and community leaders to facilitate a performance-focused, compliant operational environment. The values delivered in this role were: * Led high-performing team of 15 within a 36-member unit, driving $25M in Year over Year (YoY) revenue growth. * Selected for a senior leadership position by the President due to a proven track record and industry reputation. * Launched the e-commerce CBD division, contributing to significant business expansion. * Expanded company footprint by securing six new locations, including five Distribution Centers, within first 18 months, significantly increasing distribution capabilities. * Negotiated raw material contracts, achieving $2M in cost savings, optimizing expenses for caps, labels, bottles, and handles. * Increased network capacity by 20%, while ensuring customer alignment by adding new production plants.

Leading operations, customer service, inventory control, and demand planning, I provided essential support for global offices and top-tier customers, including Amazon and Walmart. I directed a cross-functional team of nine direct and 700 indirect reports, ensuring collaboration with partners in Mexico City and China to refine business processes. My strategic initiatives led to significant profit margin increases, steering the company toward successful sales. A small selection of highlights from this role: * Reduced operational budgets by $2M, while maintaining deliverables. * Generated $1M in annual savings through the consolidation of two distribution centers. * Cut overseas spending by 3% via effective global contract renegotiations in Asia and Mexico, impacting a $70M budget. * Lowered annual transportation costs by 8% year-over-year for Less than Truckload (LTL) and small parcel logistics through a Request for Proposal (RFP). * Established optimal global supply chain strategies prioritizing supplier quality, delivery, selection, Practical Process Improvements (PPIs), and new product development, supporting over 2,500 SKUs from 40 suppliers in Asia and Mexico. * Headed daily warehouse and transportation operations for $400M automotive business, leading to $1M in cost savings through strategic distribution center consolidation.

Beginning my tenure with Primo Water Corp, I transitioned to Ice River Springs following the acquisition of the division I managed. I oversaw a $350M budget to optimize resource allocation and directed 175 personnel to enhance international operations across 62 Franchise Partner locations and 23 distribution facilities in North America. The key contributions from this role: * Achieved $300M in sales by designing and executing growth strategies as equity stakeholder. * Developed and launched Direct Store Delivery (DSD) system, facilitating 3,000+ daily deliveries of bulk water in 48 states. * Propelled Ice River's sales from $20M to over $200M across 12 manufacturing plants by spearheading manufacturing, logistics, customer service, planning, sourcing, and quality, while managing $75M budget.

Hired as an equity stake holder to help design and implement effective growth strategies to deliver $300M in sales. Managed a cross-functional team of 175. Handled a $50M budget. Improved international operations across 62 Franchise Partner locations & 23 distribution facilities in North America. Innovated and executed the Direct Store Delivery (DSD) system to support Primo Water’s bulk water delivery & other operations in 48 states to conduct 3,000+ daily deliveries. Transferred to Ice River to help grow from $20 million business.