Hello, I'm Charles Barnes.
Supply Chain, Procurement and Operations Executive with 25+ years of experience building, scaling, and transforming organizations across manufacturing, consumer goods, and premium brands. Proven success leading cross - functional teams of 250+ and managing P&Ls exceeding $500M through growth, restructuring, and turnaround. Expert in developing end - to - end operational strategies that strengthen supply reliability, improve cost and service performance, and create disciplined, accountable cultures. Recognized for calm, decisive leadership that aligns teams around shared goals and delivers measurable, lasting results.
Details
- Professional CategoryOperations, Logistics, Customer Support
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelExecutive
- Consulting Rate (Hourly)150
Headline
Senior Operations and Supply Chain Leader | Procurement Expert | Change Catalyst
Experience
DIRECTOR of DEMAND PLANNING
BUITONI FOOD COMPANYNovember 2023 - September 2025• Executive leader for North American demand planning and supply operations for a $100M+ private equity – owned manufacturer of fresh pasta, sauces, and baked goods.
• Rebuilt end - to - end demand planning process, implementing an integrated S&OP framework that reduced aged inventory by $3M annually and improved forecast accuracy by 18%.
• Partnered with sales, manufacturing, and finance to align production and commercial plans, achieving 99% customer fill rate and driving $1M monthly inventory reduction.
• Established executive - level KPIs and reporting dashboards, improving production attainment and material visibility by 15% within 12 months.
• Led migration of forecasting data from Exceedra to Microsoft Dynamics 365, ensuring procurement accuracy, planning continuity, and zero disruption to production.
FOUNDER / PRINCIPAL
CB CONSULTINGFebruary 2022 - November 2023• Built and scaled a private consulting practice specializing in procurement, supply chain, inventory, and operational turnarounds; drove the prospecting and acquisition of private equity and publicly owned clients, liaising directly with company leadership teams to define their needs and offer customized recommendations.
• Formulated solutions related to purchase to pay, source to pay, procurement, and supply chains.
VICE PRESIDENT, SUPPLY CHAIN and PROCUREMENT
PRISM VISION GROUPJune 2021 - February 2022• Designed and executed the company's first centralized supply chain and procurement model across 70+ locations, driving $2M in annual cost savings through competitive RFP / RFQ processes and supplier negotiations.
• Accelerated M&A integrations, cutting onboarding timelines by 50% and improving visibility across new partner practices.
DIRECTOR of PROCUREMENT and MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CAREMay 2020 - January 2021• Directed a 25 - member team across procurement, materials management, and warehousing, supporting multi - site laboratory operations with $100M+ in spend oversight.
• Delivered $2.5M in annual savings through strategic kitting initiatives and logistics outsourcing, improving efficiency and cost control.
• Negotiated high - value supplier contracts, SLAs, and SOWs totaling $50M, enhancing service quality and vendor performance across multiple business units.
DIRECTOR of OPERATIONS
MONSIEUR TOUTON SELECTION LTD.May 2019 - October 2019• Established and communicated the end - to - end strategic procurement vision to a team of 15 direct reports, 13 analysts, and two managers; bridged communications between executive leadership and organizational levels to align objectives, goals, and proactively address inventory issues.
• Guided the implementation of new KPIs and strategies that led to the recovery of $150K in lost inventory.
DIRECTOR of SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING and PROCUREMENT
CBLPATH INC.February 2014 - May 2019• Built the supply chain and procurement function from the ground up, creating structure, systems, and metrics that transformed operations for a national healthcare diagnostics company.
• Led a team of planners, warehouse staff, and 3PL partners overseeing 10 , 000+ SKUs, driving material availability and service consistency across all lab locations.
• Designed forecasting and procurement tools that reduced inventory by $800K while improving order fulfillment and cash flow performance.
• Managed global RFP sourcing initiatives, delivering $500K in annualized cost savings.
MANAGER / SENIOR MANAGER, INVENTORY CONTROL
MOËT HENNESSY USAJanuary 2008 - January 2014• Led team of five analysts in implementing inventory cost accounting, controls, and billing processes for 20 third - party warehouses, supporting 2 , 000+ unique SKUs with annual revenue of $1B.
• Established an inventory reconciliation process that generated savings of $2M from third - party warehouses.
• Drove the completion of a continuous improvement project by directing a 50 - member group through Lean - influenced process mapping and effectiveness initiatives.
MANAGER, DEMAND and SUPPLY PLANNING
DIRECT BRANDS / BMG COLUMBIA HOUSEJanuary 2005 - January 2007
TEAM LEADER / SAP TRAINER, ORDER MANAGEMENT
GEORGIA PACIFICJanuary 1999 - January 2003
Industry
- Administrative and Support Services
- Consumer Services
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
United States
Language(s)
- English
Education
Quinnipiac University
MastersBusiness AdministrationSeptember 2011 - May 2015
Professional Membership / Certification
Six Sigma LEAN Black Belt
Your Skills
Process Mapping, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Procurement Management, Enterprise Resource Planning
I am interested in
- Professional / Business Networking
- Career Opportunities
- Providing Services based on my Expertise