Sallie Burke
Chief Operating Officer @Salon Innovations
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Operating Officer @Salon Innovations
Lead end-to-end operations, including distribution, logistics, technology, inventory management, and customer operations, driving scalability, service, and cost discipline for a family-owned company in the beauty supply industry. Developing and executing a multi-year operational roadmap aligned to company strategy, leading cross-functional initiatives that unlock growth opportunities and strengthen execution discipline across the organization. Optimizing distribution and logistics strategy, including carrier management and freight cost recovery, addressing one of the organization’s largest cost drivers and improving operational visibility. Leading ERP implementation and enterprise adoption, standardizing processes across supply chain and customer operations and enabling data-driven decision-making and performance governance.
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master of Science (MS)
Augsburg University
BA
ABOUT SALLIE BURKE
who pioneers transformative change, optimizes operational efficiency, and leads strategic initiatives across the retail and CPG sectors. My career spans entrepreneurial start-ups to Fortune 100 companies with a geographic scope including North America, Asia, and Europe. I develop multiyear roadmaps, leads major network transformations, and integrates acquisitions while delivering measurable cost savings and sustainable efficiency gains.My expertise lies in supply chain strategy, cross-functional alignment, and data-driven decision-making. Known for navigating uncharted paths, I bring resilience, adaptability, and a forward-thinking approach to solve complex problems and respond to disruptions. With an “outside-in” perspective, I ensure supply chain strategies resonate with broader business goals, creating plans that produce actionable, high-impact solutions.As a leader, I prioritize fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where people feel valued and empowered. I build high-performance teams, champion continuous improvement, and work closely with peers, senior executives, board members, and external partners, leveraging a unifying narrative that addresses stakeholder needs while aligning with strategic priorities.In my next role, I will bring strategic vision, a pioneering mindset, and collaborative leadership to develop supply chain strategies that drive growth, resilience, and operational excellence. I am excited to continue charting new paths and delivering transformative solutions. Strategic Planning & Execution Supply Chain Management Team Development Program Management Cross-Functional and Cross-Cultural Collaboration
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