John Castelhano

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ABOUT JOHN CASTELHANO

I’m a results-driven, award-winning executive with a proven track record of leading strategic supply chain transformation, optimizing business operations, and delivering over a Billion dollars in cost savings. By integrating Sustainable and LEAN principles, I help organizations eliminate waste, streamline processes, exceed environmental goals, and elevate customer satisfaction — all while strengthening the bottom line.My expertise spans global procurement, collaborative demand planning, inventory optimization, logistics, and supplier relationship management. I bring a rare combination of technical depth and people-first leadership, building scalable systems and high-performing teams that thrive in complex, fast-paced environments.Recognized for my high energy, initiative, and contagious positivity, I’m passionate about cultivating talent and developing cultures of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. My negotiation approach is rooted in strategic frameworks and long-term value creation — consistently delivering measurable, enterprise-wide results.Core Competencies:• Global Procurement & Strategic Sourcing SIG University Faculty Member• LEAN, Sustainability & Continuous Improvement• ERP/WMS Systems Design & SOP Development• Facility Launches, Relocations & Global Expansion• Relationship-Driven Leadership & Supplier Collaboration• Supply Chain Strategy, Risk Mitigation & Operational OptimizationWhether leading enterprise-wide transformation or building agile, resilient supply chains from the ground up, I bring a relentless focus on results, relationships, and responsible growth.Specialties: Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Cost Savings, Negotiations, Lean Supply Chain Design, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Visual Management and Executive Leadership. Expert knowledge of ERP and WMS systems, Warehouse Design & Management, Collaborative Demand Planning/Forecasting, SOP architect, International Logistics and Freight Forwarding, Inventory Management, MRP, Kan Ban, Pull, VMI, Quality, Distribution, B2B, P2P.