Robert Moomaw
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
Management Consulting Expert
Corona, CA, United States
Toptal member since May 14, 2025
Rob is a veteran supply chain strategist with experience founding and leading a logistics-focused consultancy. His work spans warehouse floors to national fleets, and he has delivered more than $30 million in savings through logistics modernization, artificial intelligence integration, and end-to-end operational restructuring. By partnering with fast-scaling brands and leveraging the flexibility of freelancing, Rob helps clients uncover hidden efficiencies and outpace the competition.
Career Highlights
Education Highlights
Certification Highlights
Case Studies
Freight Optimization
TMS Implementation
S&OP Transformation
Inventory Optimization
Warehouse Workflow Optimization
Plant Sourcing Optimization
Real-time Visibility
Equipment Modernization
Expertise
- Data
- Foundational Leadership Skills
- Growth
- Partner Management
- Performance Optimization
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Systems
Work Experience
Inventory Analysis & Reduction Consultant
AdvanTec Manufacturing Canada Inc
- Identified a $XX million working capital reduction opportunity across 3 manufacturing facilities by conducting a full ERP diagnostic, aging, analysis, and vendor performance review.
- Contributed to vendor OTD improvement. Quantified a 20-point improvement plan in vendor on-time delivery at a manufacturing facility, rising from 65% to 86% YTD 2026, using 55,000 lines of PO history.
- Analyzed $XX million in open work-in-process across 570 active work orders, identified 150 past-due orders representing more than 50% of the total as well as 50% recoverable WIP, and prioritized a closeout plan for the operations team.
- Established a full inventory baseline across 3 facilities totaling $XX million in combined inventory, benchmarked against industry standards, and identified $XX million in excess stock at the primary site.
- Validated BOM accuracy across 139,000 closed work order lines, achieving a 95% match rate and a net over-issue gap of only 1.12%, outperforming the benchmark facility by 3.5 percentage points.
- Documented and structured a formal obsolete inventory write-down program with a $XX million annual cap, resulting in $XX million in write-downs executed over 1 fiscal year at one facility.
- Conducted ERP data integrity assessment. Assessed ERP planning parameter health across 37,000 SKUs, identified that 96.9% lacked safety stock settings, and developed a phased recalibration roadmap tied to vendor lead-time actuals.
- Contributed to executive reporting and presentation. Delivered Phase 1 and Phase 2 executive findings packages—including a full metrics dashboard, priority action matrix, and implementation roadmap—to the president and VP of operations.
- Handled intercompany PO cleanup. Identified and extracted 100 zero-value intercompany purchase order lines between 2 facilities, providing the operations team with a prioritized cleanup list to reduce administrative WIP burden.
Onboarding & Compliance Framework Consultant
The Ronin Collaborative
- Launched performance plans and 1:1 coaching for two directors, resulting in a 40% improvement in team trust scores and a 30% reduction in internal conflict within 90 days.
- Optimized core administrative data systems, designing structured Excel tracking frameworks that halved processing exceptions and maximized onboarding visibility.
- Delivered executive coaching and cultural alignment strategies, increasing leadership consistency and team morale scores by 35% in cross-site evaluations.
- Developed a comprehensive business plan to launch a new 4-star facility in Corona, CA, including site analysis, staffing models, and financial forecasts to support sustainable expansion.
- Led the technical mapping of supplier onboarding workflows, transforming unrefined, manual records into centralized, audit-ready data structures.
Lead Process Mapping & Governance Consultant
Oakley, Inc.
- Executed a comprehensive Six Sigma DMAIC process-mapping initiative, streamlining manual verification pipelines to accelerate counterparty data throughput by 45%, reducing downtime by 65%, and lowering annual labor costs by 15%.
- Authored exceptionally detailed system requirements, process maps, and SLA frameworks, partnering closely with Legal, IT, and Finance to centralize cross-functional technical dependencies.
- Partnered with HR, IT, and Operations to align labor policies, training programs, and KPIs that drove culture change and sustained employee engagement.
- Directed a CapEx plan for AutoStore ASRS, cutting storage space by 40%, reducing headcount by 18%, and achieving a 2.4-year ROI.
- Developed policies and SOPs to enhance labor visibility and accountability, laying the foundation for consistent performance tracking.
- Boosted productivity by 20% through a tailored LMS tracking system rollout, delivering a 14x ROI and improving labor efficiency.
VP of Supply Chain & Master Data Quality
Snak King Corporation
- Directed a warehouse management system (WMS) and labor management system (LMS) platform overhaul to support engineered labor standards and data-driven warehouse optimization, boosting labor efficiency by 35% and securing a 120% ROI.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments, including HR, IT, and operations, to roll out new labor protocols and a workforce enablement tool supporting labor visibility and individual accountability.
- Spearheaded plant sourcing initiatives that increased on-time delivery by 30% and reduced freight costs by 10%, driving a 35% revenue increase with Trader Joe's through expanded distribution.
- Designed a unified enterprise planning architecture, integrating cross-departmental data vectors into a single repository to eliminate manual administrative bottlenecks.
- Achieved a 20% annual reduction in material handling and fleet operating costs by procuring $4 million in upgraded assets across 115 units at four locations, optimizing specifications, vendor selection, and contract terms.
- Executed a project charter that enabled 25% revenue growth by optimizing the warehouse layout through analysis of pick frequency, flow, and slotting, while expanding storage capacity by 35%.
- Led rigorous operational due diligence and risk screening, verifying corporate compliance records, legal data structures, and contract terms during complex enterprise integrations.
- Directed a $10 million warehouse construction project, achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, completing it on time and under budget, which reduced warehouse overhead costs by 30%.
- Consolidated supply and demand planning functions, reducing inventory obsolescence by 60%, scrap by 70%, and increasing inventory turns by 35%, resulting in a 450% ROI and a headcount reduction.
- Led stock keeping unit (SKU) rationalization with sales and R&D across 1,800 SKUs, improving production efficiency by 10% and on-time fulfillment by 15%, including consolidating work-in-progress (WIP) phantoms and the phase-out of slow-moving items.
Director of Global Fulfillment
Star Trac Fitness Corp
- Sourced and spearheaded TMS implementation, optimized planning, efficient routing, enhanced visibility, improved on-time deliveries by 25%, and cost reductions of 20% internationally and 10% domestically.
- Served as POC for all startup and launch TMS-related issues, provided expert guidance for troubleshooting technical challenges with internal clients and carriers alike, achieving an on-time launch deadline and within budget.
- Led a cross-functional team to revamp an inefficient installation program using DMAIC Six Sigma methodologies, including process mapping, boosting on-time complete shipments by 85%, and generating a 15% revenue increase through expanded distribution.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering
California Polytechnic State University - Pomona, CA, USA
Certifications
Maxwell Leadership Program
John Maxwell Organization
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Six Sigma Global Institute
TPM for Production and Quality Systems
Asean Online Education
Skills
Finance
Forecasting, ROI, Financial Modeling, Pricing, Cash Flow, Financial Reporting, GAP Analysis, Market Research, Budgeting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Balance Sheets, Revenue Operations (RevOps), Data Analysis, Due Diligence, Cost Management, Cash Flow Modeling, Pro Forma Financial Statements, Revenue & Expense Projections, Tax Planning, Accounting, Three-statement Modeling, Business Intelligence (BI), Valuation, Valuation Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), CFO, Controller
Output Software
Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, Excel 2016
Industry Expertise
Logistics, Industrial & Manufacturing, Technology, Aerospace & Defense, Insurance
Geographic Expertise
North America
Data & Analysis Software
SQL, Tableau
Other
Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Supply Chain Optimization, Team Leadership, Root-cause Analysis (RCA), Process Mapping, System Process Mapping, Continuous Improvement, Relationship Building, Partner Management, Performance Optimization, Team Coaching, Team Building, Vendor Management, Freight Optimization, Transportation Strategy, Cost Reduction, Intermodal & Multimodal Logistics, Carrier Management, TMS Implementation, Carrier Performance Score Cards, Logistics Automation, ERP Optimization, Demand Planning, ROI Improvement, Inventory Optimization, Stockout Prevention, Warehouses, WMS Integration, Fulfilment Accuracy, Workflow Design, Order Cycle Time, Standard Operating Procedures Development, Inventory Tracking, Growth, Communication, On-time Delivery, Network Optimization, Real-time Visibility, SOP Development, Service-level Agreements (SLAs), Order Accuracy, Fulfillment Efficiency, Capital Equipment Strategy, Electric Equipment, Reliability, MHE Optimization, WMS Implementation, LMS Implementation, Warehouse Automation, Productivity, Shipping Accuracy, Labor Metrics, Supply Chain, Change Management, Transportation & Logistics, Executive Consulting, Financial Forecasting, Startups, Business Processes, Strategic Planning, Training & Training Content Development, Learning & Development, Customer Success, Business Operations, Organizational Design, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, SAP, Process Improvement Project Management, Business Process Improvement (BPI), Operations, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Improvement, Data Analytics, Data Migration, Data Governance, Agile Coaching, Agile Transformation, Business Transformation, Process Design, Stakeholder Management, Microsoft, Cash Flow Analysis, Financial Analysis, COO, Business Planning, Capacity Planning, System Integration, Management Consulting, Strategy, Dashboards, Operational Excellence, Program Management, Market Research & Analysis, Industry Analysis, Digital Transformation, Cost Modeling, Costing, Standard Costing, Fractional COO, Growth Strategy, Logistics & Supply Chain, P&L Analysis, Business Development, Team Management, Pitch Deck Design, Pitch Deck Consultant, Visual Design, Billing, Third-party Logistics, Billing Systems, Spreadsheets, Email Automation, Email Outreach, Cold Outreach, Customer Journey Management, Account Management, Manufacturing, Predictive Modeling, Reporting, Workflow Automation & System Integration, Workflow Automation Design, Data Management, Data Modeling, Integration, Sales Enablement, Workflow Tools, Business Analysis, Documentation, Process Flows, Workflow, Post-merger Integration, Customer Experience, Customer Journey, Journey Mapping, Automation, Product Requirements Documentation (PRD), Workflow Mapping, Cost Analysis, Product Sourcing, Supply Chain Management (SCM), RFPs, RFQs, ITTs, Responses, Proposals & Quotes, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Excel Add-ins, Logistics & Warehousing, Governance Frameworks, Project Management, Operations Management, Enterprise Change Management (ECM), Governance, Stakeholder Alignment, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Excel Expert, Risk & Compliance, Business Process Optimization, Revenue Projections, Scenario Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Operational Transformation (OT), Supply Chain Operations, Compliance, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Contract Review, Personal Finance Management, Quantitative Modeling, Quantitative Research, Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), Financial Operations & Processes, Key Performance Metrics, Project Management & Delivery.Project Management.Agile Project Management.Agile, Project Management & Delivery.Project Management.Agile Project Management, RAID, Industry.Technology.Enterprise Software.Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).SAP, KPI Tracking, Slack, Foundational Leadership Skills, Team Development, Strategic Planning & Execution, Strategic & Operational Leadership, Systems, Executive Communication, Procurement, Supply Chain Efficiency, Supply Chain Technology, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Predictive Analytics, Data Integration, 3PL Collaboration, Plant Sourcing, 3PL Optimization, Sustainability Reports, Vendor Negotiation, Strategic Contracts, eCommerce, Quality Assurance (QA), ISO 9001, ETL, ETL Development, Payroll Transformation, Clean Energy, Startup Consulting, CRM Systems, Investment Banking, Agile Program Management, B2B, Fractional Chief of Staff, Data, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), HubSpot, Marketing, Digital Marketing Strategy, Quality Management, Fast Casual Restaurants, Restaurant Operations, Sourcing, Microsoft Power BI, Marketing Analytics, Product Development, Project Management & Delivery.Project Management.Agile Project Management.Scrum.Scrum Master, DMAIC Methodology, Value Stream Mapping, Statistical Process Control Tools, Statistical Analysis, Production & Maintenance Optimization, Process Control, SIOP Planning, Production Scheduling, Quality Control (QC), Global Distribution Strategy, Retail Fulfillment, Strategic Sourcing, Fortune Global 500, Everything in between, Financial Controls & Processes, Cross-functional Collaboration, Data Mining, Collaboration, Leadership Development, Operational Control, High-volume Distribution Centers, Fortune 500 Companies, Startup Companies, Automation & Technology-Forward Operations, Matrixed or Multi-site Networks, Rapid-Growth Scaling Operations, Global Logistics & Multimodal Transportation, eCommerce Fulfillment Operations, Client-Focused Service-Oriented Supply Chains, Third-party Management, Delivery Management, Installations & Repairs, Microsoft Power BI
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