Emani Little

About Emani Little

I am an operations and supply chain leader with a track record of building audit-ready, scalable systems across multi-site environments managing $22M+ in inventory.I’ve led large-scale inventory and operations functions, overseeing 200+ team members across multiple shifts while driving accountability, consistency, and performance. My focus is simple: create structure, eliminate ambiguity, and ensure operations run with clarity and control.My experience includes inventory management, supply chain strategy, and operational leadership, with a strong emphasis on audit readiness, financial risk mitigation, and cash flow visibility.Core areas of focus: • Inventory management & control (multi-site, high-volume) • S & OP and demand planning • KPI governance and performance management • Audit readiness and compliance (99.9% accuracy) • Process design, SOP development, and operational standardizationKey contributions: • Led inventory operations across multi-site facilities with $22M+ in assets • Achieved 99.9% inventory accuracy during external audit • Implemented systems and SOPs that improved execution, accountability, and audit readiness • Strengthened financial visibility through inventory controls and cycle count programs • Closed operational gaps to reduce risk and improve system integrityI lead with a structured, data-driven approach and believe strong systems create strong teams. When operations are clear and controlled, performance follows.I’m currently focused on Director-level opportunities in Operations, Supply Chain, or Inventory where I can bring immediate impact.

Experience

1. Interim Director of Operations

   Cluxe Luxury Events

   Dec 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Directed multi-department operations across Linen, Tabletop, General Warehouse, and Transportation, stabilizing execution and improving end-to-end operational visibility • Established operational governance across departments, aligning workflows, accountability, and cross-functional execution • Built and deployed a full SOP library and control framework, enabling scalable, repeatable operations and reducing reliance on tribal knowledge • Designed and implemented inventory lifecycle controls (receiving → cleaning → QC → repack → restock), strengthening inventory integrity and client-ready quality standards • Introduced cross-functional control systems including damage logging governance, chargeback workflows, QC gate controls, and audit cadences • Delivered executive-level operational assessments, risk visibility, and transition documentation to support business continuity and leadership decision-making

Education

• The Citadel

  Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management

Skills

• Training
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Teamwork
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel