Brian Newsome
Vice President - Supply Chain Finance @Zep Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President - Supply Chain Finance @Zep Inc
Atlanta, GA, US
Trusted financial and operating partner to senior Supply Chain leadership team• Led Supply Chain Finance workstream for the business through all phases of a successful sell-side private equity exit process• Took ownership of quarterly market-driven Inflation forecasting process and led team to develop more accurate and informative packages to support senior leadership decision making; maintaining margin resiliency and driving expansion through timely pricing actions• Partnered with Supply Chain leadership team to manage risks and opportunities to financial plan and overachieve financial targets• Established and documented inventory management policies in partnership with Controller to ensure appropriate rigor, consistency, and accuracy of inventory accounting and resulting business decisions to drive economically optimal outcomes • Built an NPV-driven model to help analyze multiple alternatives for facility and equipment leases to objectively assess the merits of each and recommend courses of action to senior leadership team• Redesigned and upgraded bi-weekly and monthly reporting of key Supply Chain Operational and Financial KPI\'s to provide enhanced transparency across the organization and drive optimal decision making
EDUCATION
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT BRIAN NEWSOME
With over 23 years of experience in finance, I am a results-driven senior leader who provides strategic and analytical leadership to executive teams and business partners across various industries and markets in companies both public and private equity-owned.My core competencies include financial planning and analysis, operational/supply chain finance, and business strategy and execution, which enable me to drive informed and effective decisions, optimize performance, and align resources with business objectives.Currently, I am the Vice President of Supply Chain Finance at Zep Inc, a leading specialty chemical goods company that sells high-performance products to professional and prosumer customers. In this role, I enhance accuracy and streamline delivery of critical monthly analysis for the executive leadership team and supply chain team. I also serve as a finance business partner, providing insights and guidance on business structure, resourcing levels, and cost control mechanisms.My mission is to leverage my financial expertise, industry knowledge, and leadership skills to help Zep Inc. achieve its growth and profitability goals, while driving value creation for its customers, employees, and stakeholders.
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