Tom Uhl

About Tom Uhl

I’ve been building and overseeing resilient, sustainable, cost-effective supply chains for more than two decades. Drawing on a cross-functional, end-to-end approach, I improve the bottom line while meeting customer and consumer needs across broad geographiesMy career started on the factory floor and advanced to the senior executive level—leading complex procurement and supply operations. I’ve also headed the corporate quality function for dozens of factories, co-manufacturing sites, and third-party warehouses, creating solutions that reduced customer complaints by 50%(while production volume increased by nearly 20%.)A coach and team builder at heart, I establish people-focused environments and mentor employees for success. In addition, I work closely with business executives to shape strategy and drive transformation—protecting and scaling the company. I partner with colleagues in all departments beyond procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics to make thoughtful and strategic decisions that yield sustainable results.Highlights:• 20+ years of experience providing forward-thinking leadership for the full spectrum of procurement and supply chain operations—for public (Fortune 500) and private companies.• Proven success building procurement operations and frameworks from scratch and optimizing existing functions.• Track record of delivering annual and cumulative savings by viewing procurement through a cross-functional lens, not just negotiating contracts in a silo.• Trusted advisor and point of contact for decision-makers including the CEO, CFO, and COO, with the ability to engage people at every level, from executive suite to factory floor. • Rare ability to balance big-picture vision with technical knowledge of supply management, manufacturing, and logistics, including packaging innovation and renovation.

Experience

1. Corporate VP of Procurement and Supply Chain

   Lallemand

   May 2024 — Present

   Lallemand is a privately owned company, founded at the end of the 19th century that researches, develops, produces and markets yeasts, bacteria and related products with the aim of reproducing, managing and optimizing natural fermentation processes in agri-food industries. Administrative offices for the parent company are in Montreal, Canada.Today, Lallemand employs more than 4300 people working across more than 45 countries, on 5 continents. We are more than a global leader in yeast and bacterial cultures. We are both an international company and a family business that relies on the expertise of its employees to thrive.

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering