Tricia Heidemann
Supply Chain Officer
Tricia is an experienced Executive in the Consumer Product Goods & Global Supply Chain, Operations Management arena. With over 20 years’ experience in CPG, FMCG, Medical Device, Pharma, OTC, Biotech and Nutraceutical categories Tricia has successfully helped both startup, mid and large market brands prepare to scale along with the flip side of overseeing efficient post-merger integrations.
Tricia earned her Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University in Supply Chain Management and continues to put that degree to work. She has extensive experience in strategic development and management of the full circle product lifecycle in both domestic and global Operations, Strategic development, Sourcing, Production & Inventory Management, New Product Launches and Operations/Contract Management.
Her ability to help lead, mentor, and grow companies global Operations/Supply Chain Management teams as well as the cross-functional teams has proven introduction of efficiencies and strong setup for growth amongst over 30+ brands she has worked with in her career. Tricia’s approach as a leader in managing and leading both global and domestic Facilities, Contract Manufacturers, Packaging/Componentry Vendors, Factories/Distributors, 3PL warehouse partnerships and distribution has enhanced productivity and increased margins via the S&OP platform for many CPG brands. Her passion for fostering a sustainable supply chain and building multi-year operational plans through continuous improvement has allowed the companies and brands she works with to scale; meet cost, productivity, environmental and timeline targets. Her preferred sweet spot of working with mid-tier companies to optimize the Supply Chain, manage resources and reduce operating expenses all while maintaining focus on her passion of healthy people=healthy planet is where she thrives and enjoys putting her attention.