Heidi Vandegrift

About Heidi Vandegrift

Versatile Business Strategist and Human Resources professional that drives business results by ensuring balanced alignment between strategic planning initiatives, organizational structure, and design, change management initiatives, and staff performance management programs. Laser-focused on aligning initiatives with personal talent development to deliver on the broader goals and objectives of the Enterprise. OVERVIEW OF SKILLS•Drive transformation by challenging assumptions, providing alternative options, and rethinking the fundamentals to guide the organization’s purpose•Produce business results by being an influential leader through trusted relationships, organizational understanding, and valuable insights •Strong project/program management skills focused on initiation, planning, execution, and results •Effective coach and collaborator helping others find solutions and serve as an essential member on teams inside or outside organization•Experienced navigating a matrix global company and understanding financial levers driving company profitability and supply chain effectiveness •Extensive background in Human Resources focused on coaching and consulting with a high level of emotional intelligence KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organizational Development•Oversaw global engineering business plan to ensure alignment with optimizing supply chain strategy to deliver $45M in savings with 10+major projects, impacting $200M in SG & A.•Restructured America’s regional supply chain, encompassing $1.5B in sales, 15 countries, and 400+ employees. Developed strategic business plan including financials, job descriptions, compensation structure, and communications. Business Performance•Established annual and long-term business unit goals and processes to monitor and track business performance and initiatives.•Designed a global distribution financial reporting process for over 60 countries representing over $600M in spending. Results; improved efficiency, reducing cost by $50M, and enhanced service.•Achieved new personal objective structure for senior VP’s, aligning performance and compensation. Program Management•Created and managed executive Global Supply Chain Council, made of 15VPs from 10+ countries representing $10B+ sales, employees, and saving targets of $25-$75M each year. •Facilitated partnership with Michigan State Supply Chain (Masters) Certification program: over 100+ employees received certification.•Oversaw technical internships program: 5 -15 interns annually at various US locations resulting in 40-60% full-time conversions.

Experience

1. Human Resources Business Partner, Senior Manager (Supply Chain)

   Wolverine Worldwide

   Mar 2022 — Present · Rockford, MI, US

   Lead an HR team to support the global supply chain to fulfill Wolverine\'s mission to empower, engage and inspire our consumers - every step of the way.

Education

• Western Michigan University

  Completed one year, Master of Business

• Ferris State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Advertising / Marketing

Skills

• Leadership
• Supply Chain
• Performance Management
• Personnel Management
• Customer Service
• Change Management
• Business Planning
• Team Building
• Human Resources
• Employee Relations
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Logistics
• Sourcing