Neil Harding-Rutledge

Head of Supply Chain @La Fermière Us

Jersey City, NJ, US

Oversee planning of supply chain for U.S-based French Yogurt manufacturing business and retail / food service business. • Build, negotiate, and evaluate cost-effective, efficient national carrier and warehousing network. • Manage RFP process & annual pricing contract negotiations for suppliers and carrier network. • Allocate over 4.5 MM units annually for 13 SKUs. • Manage inventory and stock planning of refrigerated and ambient materials through various 3PL WMS systems, aiding in client / supplier order allocations and disputes. • Source and implement ANVYL SRP Platform and internal WMS / order fulfillment system with various software integrations. • Coordinate with French parent conglomerate and external stakeholders re international import/export shipments of raw materials and equipment through HTS codification, duty payment, CBP + ISF + FDA filings, prompt customs clearance, efficient drayage organization, and FCL freight booking/coordination on 70+ containers from EU to US annually. • Arrange and organize all sides of tradeshow attendance and brand presence. • Lead Member of plant expansion operations team. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: o Navigated and adapted to effects of COVID-19 while growing business with increased sales of 70-80% YoY and opening of 500+ new retail locations current) o Leveraged financial data, organized budget, improved cash flows to achieve company-wide goals. o Evaluated supplier performance, communicated progress and results to internal stakeholders, and approved payment on AP for $1.25+ MM budget. o Improved purchasing efficiency, operational framework, and supplier management on 50+ widgets optimizing PO process from issuance to delivery.

Colorado Mesa University

Bachelor’s Degree, Hospitality Management, Graduate

Colorado Mesa University

Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing, Graduate