Vincent Soriano
Director of Inbound Planning @adidas
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Inbound Planning @adidas
Portland, OR, US
Strategic Supply Chain Leadership: Directed inbound planning operations across North America, overseeing the movement of millions of units annually from global manufacturing hubs to distribution centers, ensuring alignment with sales forecasts, inventory targets, and seasonal product launches.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with Global Supply Chain, Merchandising, Demand Planning, and Logistics teams to optimize inbound flow, reduce lead times, and improve service levels to wholesale and DTC channels.• Process Optimization: Led initiatives to streamline container utilization, port routing, and DC allocation, resulting in a 15% reduction in transportation costs and improved on-time delivery performance.• Digital Transformation: Championed the adoption of advanced planning tools and analytics platforms, enhancing visibility into inbound shipments and enabling proactive exception management using Power BI.• Team Development: Managed and mentored a team of inbound planners and analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation.• Crisis Management: Navigated global supply chain disruptions (e.g,port congestion, geopolitical events) by implementing agile planning strategies and contingency routing, minimizing impact on product availability.
EDUCATION
UCLA
Global Supply Chain Certificate, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
UC Irvine
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations and Supply Chains
W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University
Master of Science - MS, Artificial Intelligence for Business
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Diploma, Culinary Arts
SKILLS
ABOUT VINCENT SORIANO
Helping Companies Translate Business Goals into Operational Reality Supply Chain Executive with progressive leadership experience in Manufacturing, Distribution, and Supply Chain Management. MBA holder with deep expertise in Furniture, Textiles, and strategic operations at Williams-Sonoma Inc. & adidas North America. Proven Leader known for building and retaining high-performing, motivated teams. A consistent top performer with a track record of driving productivity gains, margin improvements, and enhancing customer experience. Strategic Change Agent recognized for revitalizing underperforming operations, implementing future-focused processes, and building profitable, scalable business models. Operational Excellence Champion with a passion for results, quality, and efficiency. Experienced in leading complex programs across global organizations, delivering measurable outcomes.Personal Interests That Fuel My CreativityProfessionally trained Chef from Le Cordon Bleu – food is a lifelong passion.Avid angler – enjoy both freshwater and saltwater fishing.Dedicated family man – quality time with loved ones is a priority.Enthusiastic about authentic American BBQ – always exploring new cooking techniques.Areas of ExpertiseGlobal LogisticsApparel/Footwear IndustryOperations & Supply Chain ManagementQuality Assurance & Team LeadershipFurniture Manufacturing & Industrial DesignManufacturing Processes: Sewing, Welding, Woodworking, UpholsteryInventory Control & Plant Layout DesignSafety Compliance: Cal/OSHAComfort Engineering & Pattern DesignLean & JIT ManufacturingOffice Suite Proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPointBilingual: Spanish & EnglishFood Industry KnowledgeContact me directly to discuss how I can positively impact your organization.Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or email v••••••••@gmail.com.
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