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Tripp has experience in operational improvement cost reduction and strategy projects focusing primarily on supply chain issues. He has managed projects with leading companies in the transportation consumer products and foodservice industries.
Professional Experience
Identified logistics improvement opportunities at a major foodservice company focusing on inbound freight initiatives.
Identified cost reduction opportunities at a Fortune 100 transportation services provider leading several category initiatives through a center-led procurement initiative. As part of this effort Tripp analyzed existing agreements with suppliers identifying opportunities to lower costs and improve service. This effort also included re-negotiating agreements with the existing supplier base.
Served as a strategic sourcing category manager for vehicles implementing cost reduction measures for a large waste management company’s strategic buy resulting in 8% savings on $370 million in spend. As part of this project Tripp helped negotiate three-year agreements with chassis and body manufacturers to incorporate unit price reduction and joint process improvements.
Led an initiative to develop a value proposition and RFP response document as part of a counter -sourcing initiative at a $1.5 billion bakery and food service company.
Worked with a Fortune 500 railroad to standardize methods to purchase as well as identify and implement process improvements across the strategic sourcing organization.
Developed and implemented a transportation assessment methodology for a leading German-based manufacturer identifying process improvement savings of 6-9% on $200 million in annual spend.
Developed a transportation management strategy for a Fortune 500 retailer analyzing make vs. buy tradeoffs and identifying savings of 5-14% through strategic sourcing and productivity improvements.
Education & Certifications
Master of Business Administration Anderson School at UCLA
Bachelor of Arts Public Policy Duke University
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