Melanie J.

Procurement, supply chain, and transformation leader with 20+ years of experience across Fortune 500, PE-backed, startup, and high-growth companies. My background spans strategic sourcing, supply chain optimization, M&A and carveout support, PMO leadership, ERP/P2P/O2C transformation, manufacturing, logistics, and new product launches. I’ve worked with companies including Red Bull, Boeing, Exelon, PerkinElmer, Kraft Heinz, Unilever/Murad, Vytalogy, and emerging consumer brands across food, supplements, beauty, beverage, and CPG. My overall areas of expertise include: * Procurement transformation, strategic sourcing & cost optimization * M&A, carveouts, TSA support, integration & PMO governance * Global sourcing, supplier due diligence & contract negotiation * Supply chain strategy, inventory & working capital optimization * Manufacturing, co-man/co-packer selection & supplier performance * New product development & commercialization * Packaging development, innovation & sustainability * ERP/NetSuite, P2P/O2C process improvement & 3PL onboarding * Demand planning, logistics & operational scale-up * FDA, GMP, USDA Organic, Kosher, Non-GMO, Prop 65 & FTC compliance My M&A and transformation experience includes PE-backed work involving New Mountain Capital and Blackstone, PerkinElmer divestiture activity under TSA timelines, and the Exelon/Constellation Energy merger through Clean Room negotiations, contract governance, and integration analysis. At Vytalogy Wellness, I built PMO infrastructure to manage a large portfolio of strategic and cost-savings initiatives. I’ve also completed Wharton’s M&A and Corporate Development Strategies program. On the startup and product side, I’ve built supply chains from concept through launch—identifying manufacturers and co-packers, negotiating commercial terms, developing packaging, establishing 3PL networks, implementing systems, and creating the processes needed to scale. Whether you need a co-packer for a supplement, eco-friendly packaging for a new beverage, or a full go-to-market supply chain strategy for any item, I bring proven expertise in: * Vendor research & due diligence (USDA Organic, FDA, GMP) * Global sourcing & contract negotiation (including China factory visits) * Packaging innovation & sustainability (rigid, flexible, refillable, compostable) * Regulatory compliance (Kosher, Non-GMO, Prop 65, FDA, FTC) * Demand planning, ERP/NetSuite implementation, and 3PL onboarding I’m hands-on, direct, and comfortable operating with executives, sponsors, workstream leads, and third parties in high-pressure environments. I build the comprehensive plan, identify risks early, drive accountability, and keep projects aligned with clarity, energy, and professionalism.