Philip Shelton

Own inventory planning, forecasting, replenishment, and purchase order execution across omni-channel distribution supporting 1,000+ SKUs. - Improved in-stock rates by 6% and increased inventory turns by 12% through enhanced demand planning and replenishment strategies - Reduced PO discrepancies by 30% and improved on-time inbound delivery by 18% through end-to-end PO ownership and supplier coordination - Reduced out-of-stock incidents by 20% by actively managing KPIs (stockouts, aging inventory, supplier OTIF, inbound delays) - Led root-cause analysis and process improvements, eliminating 40% of recurring operational errors

Fractional advisor to emerging and venture-backed CPG brands across food, beverage, and personal care (5–10 hrs/week alongside full-time role). Focused on pre-launch supply chain build, 3PL network design, and trade/promo operations. - Leading pre-launch supply chain build for an early-stage protein snack brand, including ingredient and packaging sourcing, 3PL selection, and inbound freight strategy for initial production runs - Built cost models and supplier network to support scalable unit economics and margin targets ahead of commercialization - Directed trade and promotional supply chain operations for a high-growth CPG brand, managing materials planning, procurement, and national retail program execution - Built centralized planning and tracking tools for POS and promotional SKUs, reducing material shortages by 40% and improving fulfillment turnaround time by 30% - Partnered cross-functionally with Sales, Brand, and Operations to forecast event-driven demand, reducing rush orders by 35% and improving execution reliability - Supported 3PL onboarding and fulfillment workflow design, improving operational visibility and consistency during periods of rapid growth

- Owned end-to-end logistics operations for an emerging CPG brand, including 3PL performance, DTC fulfillment, B2B wholesale shipments, inbound freight, and inventory accuracy. - Improved order accuracy by 45% by strengthening S&OP workflows and implementing EDI-driven order management with 3PL partners. - Led NetSuite warehouse alignment and inventory control improvements, achieving 30% faster month-end inventory reconciliations. - Reduced freight spend by 47% through transportation analysis, carrier renegotiation, and shipping method optimization. - Cut procurement costs by 66% ($540K annually) through vendor consolidation, competitive bidding, and improved purchasing strategy.

- Led logistics and fulfillment operations for the 12th largest U.S. craft brewery, supporting national DTC partners, B2B retail customers, and 30+ international markets. - Managed 3PL and freight partners, improving logistics efficiency by 15% through KPI tracking and data-driven process improvements. - Owned inbound international freight and customs compliance, ensuring on-time delivery across a multi-warehouse 3PL network. - Oversaw routing-guide-compliant shipments to national retail partners, proactively resolving exceptions to maintain OTIF performance. - Led West Coast network expansion, increasing distribution footprint by 26% by onboarding and integrating new manufacturing and warehouse partners in Microsoft D365.

- Owned daily operations for finished goods and POS order processing, achieving 23% faster turnaround times through workflow improvements. - Managed international logistics operations supporting 50% of total company sales, ensuring reliable delivery to global partners. - Led SOP documentation and system rollout in Microsoft D365, improving operational efficiency by 42%. - Streamlined order management for special projects and campaigns, increasing brand visibility by 80% across sales markets.