1. LAURA DIANE COBLE
e-mail: coblelaura@hotmail.com
3979 Devon Oaks Drive • Marietta, GA 30066 • Phone (479) 936-1509
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a team lead role with a reputable consumer products company in the field of Supply Chain Management,
which would best utilize my 13+ years of industry experience, leadership skills, and education in the business
environment.
SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERIENCE SNAPSHOT
Replenishment Transportation Demand Planning/Forecasting
People Management Strategic Planning Perishable Merchandising
Drive Cost Reductions
EDUCATION
Retail Supply Chain Certified
2008 Retail Industry Leaders Association 50 Hour Curriculum
Master of Transportation and Logistics Management
2005 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, major Transportation and Logistics
2002 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
EXPERIENCE
Randstad Agency Atlanta, GA May 2012 – February 2015
 Support WhiteWave Foods Sales Team
 Worked in similar capacity as prior job, through a Contract relationship.
Dean Foods/WhiteWave Foods Bentonville, AR 2007 – May 2012
Supply Chain Manager
 Supported both Wal-Mart and Sam’s retail operations of a $2 billion dairy business.
 Co-Managed perishable grocery supplier, responsible for managing 200,000 item/store combinations, and 6,000
item/club combinations from order to cash.
o Product line included: Silk Soy Milk, Horizon Organic Milk, Land of Lakes Dairy Creamers, and
International Delight Coffee Creamers.
 Accountable for collaborating with Wal-Mart counterparts to drive improvements in operations while maintaining
inventory goals and merchandizing budgets and objectives.
 Responsible for Demand Forecasting with internal Corporate Production Planning Team, and Wal-Mart
counterparts.
 Participated in the development, execution, and implementation, of strategic supply chain activities and
standardization of performance management processes across WhiteWave Foods.
o Processes include: Spoils Program, Network & Sourcing Optimization, Transportation Planning, and
Retail Execution.
 Responsible for managing and updating all new and existing Wal-Mart and Sam’s Vendor Agreements.
 Developed team KPI’s and implemented tracking and benchmarking metrics.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Bentonville, AR 2002 – 2007
Consumable Products Replenishment Manager 2006 – 2007
 Categories included: Fragrances, Cosmetics, and Optical, which represented 600,000 DC level distribution points.
Assortment of items spread across both Warehouse Replenishment and the Assembly Replenishment channels.
 Responsible for managing 10 million store item combinations
 Accountable for maintaining inventory across the supply chain:
o Maintained acceptable store and warehouse instock

2.  Responsible for Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) with supplier partners.
Fleet Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service Manager 2005 – 2006
 Led a team of 16 associates.
 Managed Customer Service for clients whose business accounted for $1 Billion annually in Transportation Revenue.
 Team objective was to reduce fleet empty miles, while meeting customer service objectives, while bring revenue to
the company’s bottom line thus reducing total supply chain cost.
o Responsible for converting 3rd
Party and vendor-controlled freight to customer pickup/backhaul freight
for Wal-Mart’s private fleet.
o Building and maintaining relationships with shippers
o Negotiating Pick Up Allowances
o Process Identification and Implementation
o Worked collaboratively with Wal-Mart and Sam’s suppliers, merchandising, replenishment, and
warehousing teams to insure on time delivery, and correct execution of goods.
 Experienced working in Cross Function Teams
o Instrumental in executing Network Remix project for Transportation.
o Committee member responsible for Breakouts for the 2005 Wal-Mart Logistics Year Beginning Meeting.
Backhaul Strategy Manager Wal-Mart Fleet 2003 - 2005
 Innovative Problem Solver - Responsible for creating, implementing, & evaluating long term backhaul initiatives
and strategies:
o Private Fleet Integration with Grocery Fleet
o Reverse logistics of pallets, plastic containers, and claims
 Responsible for corporate wide analysis and recommendations of 3rd
party Grocery Dedicated Fleet contracts and
rate structures.
Georgia-Pacific Corporation Atlanta, GA January 2001 – July 2001
Internship
 Responsible for replenishment and coordination of transportation for commercial Soaps and Air Gels for all GP
warehouses.
 Production planning based off of demand forecast for items within the consumer packaged products division.
Items included were Angle Soft Bath Tissue and Sparkle Paper Towels.
PROFESIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Institute for Supply Management Retail Industry Leaders Association
Food Marketing Institute Grocery Manufacturers Association
Counsel of Supply Chain Management Professionals Network of Executive Women
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong computer skills proficient in:
Microsoft Office SAP Map Point
CPFR / DPF Wal-Mart Host/Inforem Retail Link
Initiative to learn new programs on my own.
Strong leadership skills developed through leadership positions within WhiteWave Foods, Wal-Mart Store’s Inc., and
extracurricular activities. Within WhiteWave Foods managed the strategic warehouse operation of $400 million Wal-
Mart business. Within Wal-Mart directly managed a team of 16 associates, performed annual evaluations, and coaching
for success.
Creative Thinker, Team Player, High Integrity, Meticulous, and Enthusiastic
INTERESTS
Assist in serving greater Atlanta metro area homeless organizations 2012-2015. Served as President, on Board of
Directors for Wee Friends Daycare within Bentonville First United Methodist Church 2005-2012. Volunteer leadership

3. work through local Sorority Alumni Association 2002-2013. Fundraising for Bentonville, AR based Havenwood Home
2008-2012.