Michael Pacyna
Chief Operating Officer @Yumi
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Operating Officer @Yumi
Los Angeles, CA, US
Spearheaded operational strategy and execution over a period of rapid organic and pandemic-related DTC growth while also leading a successful launch of the brand into retail• Led company through a 17x growth in DTC shipments over a one year period• Continually scale operation, growing network and onboarding new partners, currently to 8 comanufacturers and 5 third party logistics partners • Improved core product margin by 29% and met opening margin expectations for launch of 9 new SKUs to support new retail efforts beyond the core DTC business• Maintain margin and on-time / 100% shipping through complicated pandemic-related supply chain disruptions and cost increases • Create systems and Lead hands-on effort for all store Target launch of branded products, from product development and trials through delivery to customer, as well as launches into Sprouts, Whole Foods and food service
EDUCATION
Marist University
BA, Political Science Public Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT MICHAEL PACYNA
Results driven hands-on senior manager of start-up and mid-maturity companies with over 20 years experience finding creative, cost-saving solutions in complicated operations and supply chain environments• Business process architect who interprets organizational needs, anticipates risk to ensure strategic business and performance goals are met• Tenacious negotiator with vendor contracts and internal business groups• Vendor compliance manager – business integrity, quality process and product• Accomplished change agent with a proven record of increasing profit margins in organizations ranging up to $200MM volume• Expert at building cross-functional alliances - operations, design, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, customer service, project management, organizational development and senior management• Trusted mentor and business partner at all levels of the organization from entry to C-level
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