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Ross Giambalvo

Inventory Management Leader at H-E-B

H-E-B•San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Experience24+ Years
LevelExecutive Management

Executive Overview

Skilled strategy manager and initiative leader with 20 years of experience solving complex strategic and operational problems for Fortune 500 companies. I offer a unique blend of a strategy consulting skillset, strong business acumen, and meaningful implementation experience. Expert in grocery and FMCG retail, supplemented with a background in hardlines retail and CPG. Proven track record of leading large, cross-functional teams towards solutions that have resulted in $10-$50 million annual cost savings or increased profit. Demonstrated ability to design and lead cross-functional initiatives spanning merchandising, planning, manufacturing, warehousing, and inventory management. Passionate about delivering value to clients and driving sustainable change in organizations. Specialties: Retail demand forecasting; Retail merchandising; Business process analysis & redesign; Assortment planning; Space planning; Assortment & Space Optimization; Economic modeling & analysis; System simulation; SG&A management; Change management

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • H-E-BCurrent
    Jun 2013–Present· 13 yrs 4 mos
    • Vice President, Inventory ManagementCurrent
      May 2022–Present
    • Managing Director of Supply Chain Strategy
      Jul 2020–May 2022
    • Senior Director, Supply Chain Strategy
      Mar 2016–Jul 2020
    • Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategy
      Dec 2013–Mar 2016
    • Analyst
      Jun 2013–Nov 2013
  • University of PennsylvaniaCurrent
    Aug 2008–Present· 18 yrs 2 mos
    • Board MemberCurrent
      Aug 2008–Present
  • Predictix
    Mar 2010–May 2013· 3 yrs 2 mos
    • Client Partner
      Feb 2011–May 2013
    • Business & Product Consultant
      Mar 2010–Feb 2011
  • CXO Advisers
    Apr 2006–Feb 2010· 3 yrs 10 mos
    • Consultant, Professional Services
      Apr 2006–Feb 2010
  • Monitor Deloitte
    Aug 2004–Apr 2006· 1 yr 8 mos
    • Consultant, Professional Services
      Aug 2004–Apr 2006
  • Pennoni
    May 2002–Jul 2004· 2 yrs 2 mos
    • Associate Engineer
      May 2002–Jul 2004

Education

MSE

Systems Engineering

University of Pennsylvania

BSE

Electrical Engineering

University of Pennsylvania

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Change ManagementAssortment OptimizationProject ManagementSupply ChainAgile MethodologiesProduct DevelopmentLeadershipManagementRetail ReplenishmentBusiness AnalysisAnalysisManagement ConsultingKey Account ManagementStrategic PlanningSpace OptimizationBusiness StrategyRetailStart-upsDemand ForecastingData Mining