Bruce Watson

Proven Leader in Supply Chain & IT Improvements

Bruce leads people and organizations to improve logistical processes of all types including projects, manufacturing, and product development. Bruce is especially good with supply chains in the areas of demand planning, replenishment, and dovetailing manufacturing, inventory positions, and warehouse operations to increase profits for all entities. He has a proven successes in multiple industries including consumer products, retail, aircraft maintenance and overhaul, electronics, plastics, food processing, building products, and software.

Experience

• gopuff – Senior Consultant
  • Led replacement of Excel min/max replenishment with o9 Solutions forecast driven automation
  • 5,000 POs per week, 97% are touchless. Purchase administrative workload reduced 40%
• Delta Air Lines – General Manager, Supply Chain
  • Led the complete redesign of the organization and IT systems for the supply chain behind passenger amenities (food, beverages, service ware, and comfort items)
  • Built new analysis methods and planning tools
• Atomic Object – Managing Partner, Customer Software
  • Worked with clients to define custom web, mobile, and embedded software requirements, budgets, and project plans
  • Led team of very talented developers to deliver a portfolio of Agile XP projects as promised
• Avraham Goldratt Institute – Senior Supply Chain Consultant
  • Partnered with leaders in multiple companies to improve project management, supply chain operations, and manufacturing effectiveness
• Nike – Director of Supply Chain Improvements
  • Led cross-functional and cross-company projects to improve supply planning, demand planning, and replenishment