Jason Blane

Head of Supply Planning @ FCP Euro

About

“If there was a problem, yo, I'll solve it; Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it” – Vanilla Ice I hit the ground running in my career as a curious person, a problem solver and a thought leader. That said, I stepped on some toes. You could say that I needed to “stop, collaborate and listen” -Vanilla Ice. I worked hard to consistently include others to ensure that we identify and build alignment to the best path forward. I’m still a thought leader, but now I’m a better team-mate, a team-builder and a mentor. If an idea has merit, I will champion it. If a problem is hard, it will find its way to me. If an opportunity is hidden in the data I will find it, quantify it, build consensus around a plan and execute. I will go out of my way to ensure that every team member is heard and recognized for their contributions along the way. E.g. “Check out this PowerPoint that Becky created” -Jason Blane. I’ve had the opportunity to work on some big initiatives to drive significant improvements to customer service, inventory productivity and cost productivity. I’ve led Inventory and Supply Chain system implementations, network optimizations and transformations. All of this was within very complex operations in terms of: unique SKU count; DC and store count and interconnectivity; customer channels and order management processes; as well as overall software architecture. I’ve worked with brilliant and passionate people. I’m grateful for the journey up until now and excited about the next chapter. Highlights Include: Identified over $100M of ineffective inventory reduction via tiered network and assortment strategy at Advance Auto Parts Led team to build forecast and cross-functional collaboration cadence (Integrated Business Planning -IBP; Sales and Operations Planning - S&OP; Sales and Operations Execution - S&OE) to achieve 95% accuracy for labor planning at Advance Auto Parts Improved Advance Auto Parts' inventory management and forecasting processes by altering the SKU segmentation logic and automating updates for over 80 million store-SKU combinations Led Office Depot’s post merger network, transportation and inventory flow strategy definition exceeding $100M in identified savings Defined and executed system and process changes to achieve $2M in annual transportation cost savings without impacting customer service or inventory efficiency Wrote business requirements and supported the successful implementation of fulfillment and safety stock systems at both Office Depot and Whirlpool corporations

Country

United States

City

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

Industry

Retail

Skill

Network Optimization, Software Implementation, Inventory Distribution, Inventory Forecasting, Multi-channel Retail, Change Management, Coaching, Cross-Functional Team Building, Cross-functional Collaborations, Import Logistics, Inventory Planning, Manufacturing Operations Management, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Reverse Logistics, Microsoft Office, Leadership Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Supply Chain Software

Experience

Head of Supply Planning

FCP Euro

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

At FCP Euro, we aren't just selling parts; we are powering the automotive enthusiast community. As Head of Supply Planning, my mission is to deliver on that promise every single day. I joined FCP Euro to bring a systems-driven approach to our inventory and supply strategies. My focus is on evolving our end-to-end planning framework to ensure that the right parts are available at the right time, striking the critical balance between exceptional customer service and operational efficiency. I am energized by the momentum we are building. Leading a talented team of planners, I am committed to fostering a collaborative culture where process design and continuous improvement pave the way for scale. We are building the infrastructure to support the next stage of FCP Euro’s growth.

Director of Supply Chain Innovation

Advance Auto Parts

2019-8 - 2024-12 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Spearheaded a network transformation initiative to improve service and increase sales by over $70M while reducing costs by at least $25M and inventory by more than $100M • Established a robust S&OP forecast and cross-functional cadence, achieving 95% accuracy in labor planning • Developed Snowflake SQL scripts to uncover data issues and identified $3M in order cadence opportunities, driving continuous improvement

Director of Inventory Management

Advance Auto Parts

2016-7 - 2019-8 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Directed a team of 40 forecasting, purchasing and fulfilling over 100K unique stocked parts, supporting $4B in sales • Enhanced inventory management processes for over 3 million DC-SKU and 50 million store-SKU combinations • Collaborated with Supply Chain Operations to boost productivity and customer service across 35 distribution centers • Achieved a $100 million reduction in unproductive inventory

Senior Director Supply Chain Analytics and Optimization

Office Depot

2014-2 - 2015-12 · 1 yr 11 mos

Boca Raton, Florida

• Led a team of 20 in finding and leveraging opportunities in supply chain analytics and optimization • Identified over $100 million in savings through strategic post-merger network and transportation initiatives • Developed a merchandising assortment and stocking strategy that enhanced operational efficiency and inventory management

Director, Process and Business Improvement

OfficeMax

2005-10 - 2014-2 · 8 yrs 5 mos

Naperville, Illinois

• Spearheaded inventory management initiatives, eliminating $250 million in finished goods inventory • Led cross-functional teams to reduce operational costs by over $2 million annually • Implemented advanced inventory optimization tools, enhancing service levels and reducing out-of-stocks by more than 50%.

Production Planning Manager/ Lead Supply Chain Analyst

Whirlpool Corporation

2000-6 - 2005-9 · 5 yrs 4 mos

Benton Harbor, Michigan

• Implemented and continuously improved supply chain systems, enhancing efficiency and service levels • Led a cross-functional S&OP team, achieving production and distribution goals for over $1 billion in sales • Co-led the deployment of i2’s Supply Chain Planner, resulting in an estimated $71.3 million EVA and winning a global award