Michael Smith

Michael Smith has extensive work experience in the supply chain and planning field. Michael has held various leadership roles in notable companies, including Foley Family Wines, where they served as the Vice President of Supply Chain. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing demand planning, supply planning, production scheduling, and materials purchasing. Michael successfully restructured contracts with glass suppliers, resulting in increased supply security and cost savings.

Prior to their role at Foley Family Wines, Michael worked as the Director of Sales & Operations Planning at another company, where they transformed the S&OP process from backward-looking to forward-looking, implementing new reporting and regular meetings. Michael also designed the company's first SIOP model to integrate sales, inventory, and production.

In addition to their corporate experience, Michael has also worked as an Adjunct Professor at Sonoma State University, teaching supply chain-related subjects. Michael has also served as the Senior Director of Planning at Saxco International LLC, where they implemented S&OP and improved the demand planning function.

Michael's earlier experience includes roles at Treasury Wine Estates, where they managed demand planning and sales operations, and implemented new forecasting methods. Michael also worked as a Project Lead/Consultant at Carlson Consulting Enterprise, where they led strategic planning projects for various clients. Furthermore, they worked as a Business Consultant Intern at Thrivent Financial, conducting marketing audits and creating marketing collateral.

Before their corporate career, Michael worked in the retail industry as the Lead Planning Manager at Mervyn's and as an Assistant Manager at Banana Republic.

Overall, Michael Smith has demonstrated expertise in supply chain management, demand planning, sales operations, and strategic planning throughout their career. Michael has made significant contributions to improving processes, implementing new models, and driving cost savings.

Michael Smith has an MBA from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, specializing in Strategy and Marketing. Michael earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Economics from Brandeis University. For their high school education, Michael attended St. Paul Academy and Summit School. Additionally, they hold a certification as a Certified Advanced (Level 3) "With Merit" from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, which they obtained in May 2013.