William Hesterberg
Director of Purchasing | Enterprise Inventory Optimization | Strategic Vendor & Team Leadership | Supply Chain Professional
- Role
- Director of Purchasing at McLane Company, Inc.
- Location
- Temple, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About William Hesterberg
Strategic Procurement & Enterprise Leadership Dynamic purchasing leader for a premier CPG distributor with a focus on financial performance, operational efficiency and talent development. Transformational Inventory & Demand Management Experienced in designing post-pandemic supply chains, inventory and system optimization and working-capital management. Passionate about finding balance between lean inventories and high service levels. 🤝 Vendor Relations & Contract Negotiation Adept at cultivating strategic partnerships with suppliers to create win-win scenarios, inventory availability and value creation. Versed in RFPs, contract enhancements and negotiations. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Demonstrated excellence at designing and implementing enterprise-purchasing procedures. Experienced at pioneering and leading S & OP/SIOP initiatives. High-Performance Team Leadership Proven 15-year track record of leadership. Driven by authentic relationships and capability-enhancements. Competitive and collaborative. Military Leadership Former military officer with honed crisis management, strategic planning and operational leadership skills.
Experience
Director of Purchasing
Dec 2023 — Present
Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Military Science
Texas A&M University
Masters Industrial Distribution
2019
Covenant College
Psychology
Southwestern College
Lean & Six Sigma Certificate
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