Patrick Lillard has over 25 years of experience in supply chain, transportation, and project management roles in the consumer goods industry. He has a proven track record of negotiating global contracts, developing integrated logistics systems, and applying lean six sigma methods to increase efficiency and cut costs. Lillard holds a BS in Business Administration and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified professional with strong leadership, customer service, and relationship building skills.

1. PATRICK LILLARD
6666 Clough Pike
Tampa, Florida 33618
513-374-0140 www.linkedin.com/in/patlillard patlillard2@gmail.com
SUPPLY CHAIN – TRANSPORTATION PROFESSIONAL
Strategic Sourcing and Selection ● Supply Chain Development
Project Management ●Customer Service
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified with decisive and energetic leadership experience in operations,
procurement and supply chain logistics for domestic and international work gained through a series of
progressively responsible assignments in the global consumer goods industry. Builds and maintains highly
effective relationships through strong customer service and drives to envision, introduce and influence
agreement on mutually beneficially solutions. Motivated by succeeding in goal driven environment with
outcomes and metrics that focus attention on improvement opportunities. Acknowledged subject matter expert
who mentors team skill development. BS Business Administration.
COMPETENCIES
Contract Negotiations/Procurement
• Negotiated $250,000,000 spend in global contracts with 35+ ocean carriers that moved $3+B of finished
product, bulk and break bulk inventory annually.
• Increased efficiency and cut costs by leading negotiation and development of Integrated Logistics System
(ILS). Monitored market trend analysis data to enable key performance indicators (KPI) monitoring of over
35 ocean carriers.
• RFP experience conducting bids for specific regions or products.
Project Management /Sales
• Partnered with two associates to start up Tide Dry Cleaners small business in North Chicago market. This
included marketing, traffic studies, demographic data gathering, and real estate discussions with local
government.
• Working at P&G as a project leader selling Fabric Care business unit project to improve flow of retail
displays from 3rd
party manufacturing through supply chain. Integral part of national sales force team calling
on key retailers. Business growth was up 13% over six-month project.
• Lead market study for Horizon Lines and Kraft Foods. Developed and delivered business plan to improve
supply chain economics + $5,000,000 and carrier was awarded incremental + $8,000,000 of business.
Applied lean six sigma methods to deliver project.
Teambuilding – Coaching
• Managed 7 assistants and 1 manager who provided strong customer service for all global affiliates.
• Coached business unit leaders at all levels to maximize team capabilities to meet regional objectives when
addressing standard supply chain or unique needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Worked with SAP system. Worked closely with OSHA
LILLARD CONSULTING LLC 2015
Project Leader - Consulting Position
Worked Through multiple legal and municipal challenges to start up a successful Tide Dry Cleaning store.
These included store designs, budget, start up costs and all operational training.
• Became educated in the legal, operational and financial calculations to set goals and overcome any
unforeseen barriers in order to be successful for timely store opening.
• Worked in conjunction with Agile Pursuits (subsidiary of P&G managing Tide Dry Cleaners) on the
marketing, demographic studies, location study, and operations to best prepare for a successful store
execution.
• Eventually was not able to get approval of local government to allow the new business in the community

2. LILLARD CONSULTING LLC, Cincinnati, Oh
PROCTER & GAMBLE 2014
Project Leader – Consulting Position
Managing production, forecasting and all aspects of supply chain delivery to US retailers. Responsible to
deliver customer specific displays to support ongoing merchandising events
• Strong communication skills were required to deliver results through cross-functional meetings, working
with two suppliers, and coordinating with Acct. Executives to deliver against deadlines.
• Streamline work processes using specific company software to deliver customer specific projects in a
timely manner
LILLARD CONSULTING LLC, Cincinnati, Oh 2013
Project Management Consultant: Assignment – Horizon Lines
Lead business strategy to integrate updated supply chain changes within Kraft’s manufacturing and mixing
center facilities.
• Played pivotal role in total cost orientation (TCO) program in securing exclusive award to ocean carrier after
submitting final business plan recommendations to senior leadership at Kraft
PROCTER & GAMBLE, Cincinnati, OH 1985 - 2012
Distributor Logistics Operations Manager (2010 – 2012)
Coordinated plant production and shipping schedules at 3 Mexico City plants supporting rapid new product
introduction and inventory ramp-up at Mexican warehouse.
• Developed supply chain used for truck and rail imports from Mexico. Worked with P&G Mexico
manufacturing, contract manufacturers, 2 distributors and warehouse contacts.
 Coordinated with Mexico and US brokers to create flow through process at border for truck crossing.
 Worked closely with US Customs and border authorities to proactively manage process.
• Created rough-cut capacity plan (RCCP) to support national expansion of Latino Downy by identifying and
correcting gaps to maintain inventory levels for U.S. distributors by managing all warehousing associated
with project.
• Worked with distributors and manufacturing to keep non-performing inventory at < 5% on project SKU's.
Met monthly with Business Planning Leader. Exceeded OSHA requirements with distributors operating
their US warehouses.
Senior International Logistics Manager (1998 – 2010)
Developed clear business strategy, analytical evaluations, and executed short and long-term goals in ocean
shipping area by leading annual global bid on 2,200 shipping lanes with 30-35 ocean carriers.
• Reduced total number of global carriers by regions to maximize leverage of scale.
 Saved $200M over 6 years by negotiating cost reductions and managing budgeted expenses ($250M
annually).
 Minimized fuel industry price volatility and strengthened carrier relationships by redesigning bunker fuel
program linked to fixed price contracts permitting shared impacts with global carriers.
 Concentration of work for P&G was in Latin America markets northbound and southbound utilizing key
southern US ports
Account Sales Manager – Bounty, Charmin and Puffs Brands (1995 – 1998)
Delivered monthly objectives and grew all three brands on national levels with top ten customers.
Managed national allocation on Bounty and Charmin for 2 years using Manugistics forecast tool.
 Acknowledged as Manugistics tool expert and selected to train other business sectors.
Senior Marketing Operations Manager (1991 – 1995)
Led multiple national multi-brand promotions. Controlled print advertising for Paper Sector including national
print ads, coupon programs and art design and layouts
EDUCATION
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
BS Business Administration – Marketing: Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH