About Andrew D Schneider
andrewdschneider@outlook.com | 720.441.3003
As a results-driven business transformation executive, I have over a 20-year lineage of polished servant leadership and data-driven executive decision-making. I am a renowned thought leader in transformational supply chain practices, sales & operations planning innovations, and pragmatic analytics & data science applications (author, influencer, keynoter, podcast guest).
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What I'm known for:
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Leading complex, multi-region S&OP / IBP turnarounds under real executive pressure
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Translating advanced analytics into decisions leaders actually trust
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Fixing broken execution models — not just designing frameworks and roadmaps
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Operating comfortably at the intersection of P&L, systems, and people (trusted "go do" leader)
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Serving as a calm, credible operator during moments of uncertainty (M&A, divest, restructure)
My goal is to help organizations achieve their full potential through leveraging my knowledge, passion, and services.
I'm a relaxed, poised, and pragmatic professional.
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A global director for numerous multinationals of varied industries - as well as a startup / B-Corp stand-up playbook-to-execute hands-on transition lead and mid-cap, growth-phase transformer.
An experienced private equity & CEO client partner as a strategy execution management consultant & parachute-in problem solver.
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6+ FTE corporate executive highly-successful in-house business transformations (Supply Chain, S&OP/SIOP/IBP, I.T., Quality, Talent Management, Data Analytics), along with many additional transformations managed as an embedded consultant.
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​Advisory board member, (quadruple) fellow-level certification holder, and prestigious award-winner with the Institute for Business Forecasting & Planning and with the Association for Supply Chain Management.
Most downloaded SCM podcast guest of 2024.
Professional Experience
The Hands-On Supply Chain & Operations Executive
With over a decade serving as a (Sr.) Director of Supply Chain Management and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP/SIOP/IBP) - and another prior decade of formative advanced business analytics, warehouse, distribution, shop-floor control, master planning, and product management "doer" roles - I have led the highly-successful transformations of multiple global operations, each resulting in an average of 25% increases in efficiency and 20% reduction in inventory and SG&A costs.
I have honed the designing, deployment, and cultivation of customized integrated business planning processes & organizations that have provided real-time data support & structures to top executives & operational decision-makers.
Humbly earned through proof of results, I have been given the information title amongst elder industry supply chain thought leaders as "one of the top names in the new generation of business leaders."
Uncommon, Valuable, Formative Other Experience
Uncommon in an operations-focused executive, I have also accumulated valuable & applicable professional experience having additionally served as a business consultant, adjunct master's professor, public information officer, newspaper journalist, territory sales leader, data cleanser, modeler, and architect, enterprise risk management lead, M&A integrator, ERP systems deployer, BPO overseer, supplier negotiator, onboarding & talent management program lead, pragmatic data science pioneer, and organizational design coach for global and departmental teams.
A former sales guy, turned data head, turned influencer & coach, turned charismatic & engaging department head; trusted & loyal to employees, peers, and to leaders that have sought-out subject-matter expertise, blended with change championing, and topped with functional departmental leadership and executive presence garnish. "The Purple Unicorn"
Career Intent
With a proven track record in driving transformative change, leveraging integrated business planning, pragmatic data science applications for EBITDA improvements, and fostering talent management initiatives, I am keenly interested in exploring new opportunities to arrive at a long-term leadership role for an employer committed to excellence and innovation, during summer 2025.
As a thought leader and influencer in supply chain management, I bring to the table a unique blend of visionary leadership, technological acumen, and a steadfast commitment to sustainable profitability. Throughout my career, I have championed best-in-class processes that optimize efficiency and maximize value creation across the supply chain ecosystem.
Well-rounded, direct experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Enterprise Risk Management, Sales Management and Sales Operations, Manufacturing Planning & Control, Operational Excellence, Data Analytics, and I.T. makes me a formidable asset for leading & working end-to-end across businesses. As such, I seek-out experiences to drive excellence via non-supply chain leadership roles in these also-practiced disciplines.
My management style can be characterized as servant leadership, where I prioritize the growth and development of my team members while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. I firmly believe that empowering individuals at all levels of the organization is crucial for driving meaningful change and achieving sustainable success.
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Furthermore, my passion for technology and its potential to revolutionize supply chain operations is matched only by my dedication to promoting sustainable business practices. I am eager to leverage my expertise to drive continuous improvement and spearhead initiatives that propel organizations to the forefront of the industry.
I am humbled to be with an organization that shares my values and is committed to making a positive impact.
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I look forward to ongoing outreaches and explorations of how my background aligns with matching needs.
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