J. GREGORY “GREG” SMITHEXECUTIVE ADVISORY
Chief Operating Officer · Supply Chain · Procurement · Transformation · Program Management

Interim COO, CSCO & Transformation Executive

Accountable operating leadership for execution, service, cost and cash

Discuss an EngagementExecutive Resume

Available for defined-term interim and fractional C2C engagements—not permanent employment. I assume operating accountability during leadership transitions, integration, carve-outs, turnarounds and major programs; mobilize a 30/60/90-day plan; lead the operating cadence; and transfer a stable, measurable model to the permanent team.

Stabilize

Protect service, safety, compliance and supply continuity; prioritize constraints and near-term cash exposure.

Execute

Run the operating cadence, resolve cross-functional decisions and maintain a single accountable plan.

Sustain

Embed KPI scorecards, ownership, talent development and practical management routines.

Engagement model: Interim, fractional and C2C consulting assignments.

Interim Supply Chain Turnaround Leadership

Diagnose & Stabilize

Rapidly identify root causes of missed deliveries, excess and obsolete inventory, unreliable forecasts, supplier constraints, production disruption and escalating freight costs. Protect critical customer commitments and regulated supply continuity.

Execute a 30/60/90-Day Recovery

Establish a validated baseline, war-room exception cadence, clear decision rights and accountable recovery workstreams across Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, Warehousing and Logistics. Prioritize service recovery, working capital and EBITDA improvements.

Embed Sustainable Performance

Restore S&OP/SIOP discipline, align inventory policy with supply risk, improve supplier and production schedule reliability, and implement Finance-aligned KPIs and handoff to the permanent leadership team.

Bring senior operating leadership to your next critical decision.

Confidential discussions with PE sponsors, investment bankers, portfolio executives and interim executive search firms.

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