Matt Werner

Lead inventory and integrated planning across a complex, distributed network, overseeing a team of up to 26 and managing multi-billion dollar inventory investments across 15K SKUs and 400K+ location-item combinations. Drive S&OP alignment, working capital performance, and service level outcomes by connecting demand, supply, and financial priorities across the organization. Partner closely with executive leadership, including finance, to improve visibility, decision-making, and execution. Selected Highlights Include: •Led integration of two purchasing organizations and systems following a joint venture, centralizing domestic procurement and improving consistency, visibility, and cost control •Expanded role to include offshore procurement in addition to domestic purchasing, increasing exposure to global supplier management and cost dynamics •Drove strategic inventory investments and planning discipline to sustain 90%+ in-stock service levels on key products •Improved inventory positioning across a highly distributed network, balancing service levels with working capital efficiency

Led end-to-end supply chain operations across a multi-site network, overseeing purchasing, inventory management, and warehouse operations with a $35M budget and $350M in inventory spend. Managed up to 200 employees and drove efficiency and growth, contributing to the company’s acquisition by Charter. Selected Highlights: •Drove a major transformation consolidating multiple testing centers into a single outsourced facility, reducing operating costs by $17M over 5 years •Delivered executive-level business case aligned to long-term strategic objectives supporting acquisition •Partnered with HR, engineering, and executive leadership to manage organizational transition and employee impact

Grew team from 4 to 12 and led strategic initiatives supporting the company’s acquisition by Cooper Power Systems (later acquired by Eaton). Selected Highlights: •Partnered with CEO/CFO to integrate 44 employees into a larger corporate structure, ensuring a smooth transition •Led sourcing strategy and contract negotiations for $100M+ in global EMS spend across domestic and international suppliers •Reduced project costs by $1M and achieved $500K+ in annual production savings through value engineering and negotiation

Led on-site program management overseeing business planning, forecasting, and materials planning for a $30M life sciences supply chain organization (NIH), reversing 8 years of negative performance and delivering a $1.5M profit improvement.

Managed $1.5B in annual spend, reduced inventory investment by 50%, and recovered assets exceeding $100M in savings.