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Cost Reduction

Chicago, IL

$250.0/min 5.0 2 $4.17/min

Certified & Experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Professional specialized in cross-functional leadership, category management, spend analytics, eSourcing, and operational process improvement. Known for developing creative solutions to complex supply chain challenges that deliver meaningful cost reductions. Has worked with various Fortune 500 Companies performing strategic sourcing initiatives that achieved multiple-million dollar savings across a wide range of categories.

Christie Kerner

Phoenix, AZ

$300.0/min 5.0 4 $5/min

Built + sold my own biz, now help others do the same. Ran the Center for Entrepreneurship at the nation's largest public university. Executive leader, growth advisor and efficiency specialist with a knack for building culture.

Florian Stefan

Vienna

$500.0/min N/A 0 $8.33/min

Director at a Top 5 Strategy Consulting Firm and Co-Head of the Product Excellence Lab. Over 15 years of industry and consulting experience across Europe and the US, advising global OEMs and suppliers on cost optimization, product architecture, and design-to-value strategies. My work focuses on transforming product portfolios for profitability, efficiency, and market fit — from teardown analysis to executive-level strategy.

Animessh Kumar Verma

Gurugram, India

$300.0/min N/A 0 $5/min

32+ years of experience in project & program management, logistics & supply chain, and business leadership across boundaries Senior Leader at Nokia, Ericsson, ABB and in commodity business Expert in large-scale project execution, project crisis management, supply chain optimization, and business expansion I have successfully led multimillion-dollar projects, complex supply chain operations, and business transformations across the telecom, power, and commodity export business. My expertise lies in helping businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and scale operations in global markets.

Subham Kumar

Bangalore

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

I’m passionate about turning supply chain functions into strategic value drivers for the business. Over the years, I’ve worked at the intersection of operations and technology — simplifying complex supply networks, enabling digital transformation, and driving measurable impact through cost optimization, process redesign, and operational agility. I specialize in Warehouse Design & Automation, Procurement-to-Pay Digitalization, Network Design, and Operational Excellence, delivering measurable cost savings and process efficiencies. Key Expertise: ✅ Warehouse Automation – Designing greenfield facilities with automated and semi-automated solutions ✅ Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Optimization ✅ Supply Chain Analytics & Digital Transformation ✅ Operation Excellence and Automation Design ✅ WMS & TMS implementation ✅ P2P Digitalization – Implementing SAP Ariba, Coupa, and AI-based sourcing tools I believe the future of supply chain is not just efficient — it’s connected, intelligent, and resilient. My approach combines strategy with execution, empowering organizations to make smarter, faster, and more sustainable decisions. I’m always open to connecting with professionals, innovators, and leaders who are driving the next wave of supply chain evolution.

Monsma Advisory

The Hague

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

Managing Director with 20+ years in telecom and customer operations, leading 400+ employees. I am a problem solver and trusted sparring partner for operational leaders facing operational challenges, cost-saving initiatives and strategic shifts in their digital mix. I work with organizations to deliberately drive self-service adoption, balancing efficiency with customer satisfaction.

YASMEEN MUREEHEN

United Arab Emirates

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

As a Procurement Expert with 9+ years in the field and 20 years of total work experience, I provide specialized consultation on procurement strategy, supplier negotiation, and cost efficiency. My insights are backed by three internationally recognized procurement certifications and hands-on experience across industries. Consultation Services: • Procurement Process Analysis & Optimization • Supplier Selection & Contract Negotiation • Cost Reduction Strategies • Procurement Compliance & Policy Development

Kushal Nanda

India

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

Kushal Nanda – Strategy Consultant | Cost Optimization | Market Specialist Experience: •6 years in strategy, co-branding, cost-cutting, and international market expansion • Partner at a consulting firm serving clients in tourism, fashion, exports, hospitality ,SME’s , And Corporates . • Advised SMBs and brands to global market entry, supply chain shifts, and post-COVID remote pivots . Core Skills: • Business strategy & turnaround • Operational cost audits & lean optimization • Co-branding & partnership growth •. Global market strategy & localization • Export compliance & labeling advisory (esp. China-to-US) Notable Impact: • Helped clients save up to 30% in ops costs • Led market entry strategies for brands expanding globally • Guided exporters on relabeling strategies to avoid tariff barriers

Maksym Sidielnikov

Ukraine

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Founder. CEO. Expert in the field of chemical production technologies. Creation of recipes, formulations and equipment selection.

Nhi Hong

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Helped reduce ticket backlog by 40% and raised ops efficiency by 26%. Cut CS cost by 70% while maintaining 98% CSAT. Specialist in simplifying workflows, scaling operations, and aligning teams for growth. Backed by hands-on results and industry experience.

Aman Shyamsukha

Bengaluru, India

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

I am a seasoned Procurement Specialist with over 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. I hold an MBA in Operations Management and a MicroMaster in Supply Chain Management from MIT. My expertise lies in optimizing supply chain processes, developing procurement strategies, and managing vendor relationships to drive cost savings and efficiency. Saved more than $10 Million for companies last year.

Przemek Kutarba

Swidnica, Poland

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

Experienced leader in Operational Excellence, operational management, and transformation of production processes. Over 20 years of experience in an international industrial environment, covering team leadership, process optimization, and the implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, and Toyota Production System strategies. Proven track record in cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational efficiency enhancements. Specializing in cultural transformations as the foundation of continuous improvement and strategic management.

Thomas Prouse

Tucson, AZ

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Global Operations Expert. President & CEO of Preferred Oil and Lube, and scaling two franchises. Led $90M+ revenue growth @ TE Connectivity & Honeywell. Lean manufacturing expert. Mentor in operational and business excellence. US Marine Corps veteran. Passionate about scaling businesses.

Mohamed Labouardy

Paris, France

$350.0/min N/A 0 $5.83/min

Tech entrepreneur with a profound experience building distributed applications, author and well-known speaker. I have unwavering passion for cloud, fintech and startups.

Ashish Damle

Mumbai, India

$350.0/min N/A 0 $5.83/min

A Chartered Accountant with approximately 16 years of post-qualification experience. I have worked with Big4 (BFSI), MNC Banks, NBFCs (retail and structured lending), broker-dealer firms, and fintech companies. Over the past few years, I have been leading finance functions, encompassing finance, regulatory compliance, business finance, fund-raising (debt and equity), and managing investor relations with top venture capitalists. I have guided businesses in optimizing costs, effectively utilizing balance sheets, forming strategic partnerships, and scaling lending books from commercial, technological, and regulatory perspectives

Paolo Vincenzo Muci

Frankfurt, Germany

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Financial Expert with 25 years experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, budgeting & forecasting, merger & acquisition, cost reduction and & profit maximization, start-ups, risk management. Proven track record of optimizing financial performance, enhancing Cashflow management, and implementing data-driven financial solutions to drive business growth.

Sam Boege

Toms River, NJ

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

Engineering Manager with extensive experience in tooling, process optimization, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.

Gigi Kizhakkechethipuzha

Orlando, Florida

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Rico Uhlmann

Dresden, Germany

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Bauingenieur, Bauleiter, Kostenplaner, Objektplaner, Sachverständiger für Gebäudeschäden, Gründer eines Planungsbüros, Baustatiker und Glas- und Stahlbaukonstrukteur Berufserfahrung aus 28 Jahren Tätigkeit

Alexandre Bardiaux

Brussels

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

Passionate about technology, I specialize in helping companies drastically reduce their AWS costs. With years of experience in cloud architecture, backend development, and AI integration, I have developed a proven method with 22 different strategies to optimize cloud expenses without compromising performance. As the Co-Founder & CEO of Atomic Wombat, I’ve worked with startups and mid-size companies to streamline their cloud infrastructure, making it more secure, scalable, and cost-efficient. Previously, as a Tech Lead and a Backend Engineer, I designed and implemented cloud solutions that improved security while significantly cutting costs. If you're looking to optimize your AWS spending and unlock hidden savings, let's talk!

Juan José García González

Sevilla, España

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

FORMACIÓN • Diplomado en Ingeniería Técnica por la Universidad Pablo de Olavides de Sevilla. • Certificación Internacional Experto en Coaching Personal y Ejecutivo, nivel Excellent por EFIC. • Programa Superior en Liderazgo, Coaching de Equipos Sistémico & Practicum (Nivel Profesional) por ESIDD. • Certificado ACC por ASESCO. • Técnicas en negociación por la consultora 4 UP Partners. • Diplomado en negociación por la consultora en negociación José Ignacio Tóbón. • Negociador Completo por la consultora en negociación The Gap Partnership. • Profesional de las Compras por Globallean • Negociaciones internacionales para compradores por AERCE. • Metodología Lean Management por la Escuela Lean Management. EXPERIENCIA Formador en habilidades de negociación. • Formador en definición de estrategias de compras. • Consultor en reducción de costes. • Consultor y formador en metodologías de ejecución de objetivos. • Coach ejecutivo y equipos para empresa. EXPERIENCIA PROFESIONAL Asistencia, Freelance sector retail, Grupo Forma 5. • Consultor en reducción de costes y definición de nuevos productos, Farebus, Eurorotulos, Freelance sector construcción. • 23 años en la multinacional, principalmente en el Grupo Forma 5, adquiriendo formación profesional y visión global de los equipos y estrategias dentro de la industria, desempeñando puestos de responsabilidad como: adjunto al Director de Operaciones, Director de I+D y Responsable de Importación. Conocedor de las culturas y modelos de negocios de países como China y Taiwán.

Emmanuella Quao

Ghana

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Strategic Finance Leader | Expert in Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance Analysis | Driving Revenue Growth & Cost Optimization in eCommerce & Supply Chain

Manish Agarwal

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

As a strategic and results-driven Procurement Leader with 20 years of experience in telecom and infrastructure, I bring deep expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and digital supply chain transformation. I have led national rollout programs and delivered cost optimizations exceeding ₹300MN, while driving policy excellence, ESG alignment, and operational resilience.

ALESSANDRO DAURELIO

Milano

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Position: Financial Services Consultant, PwC Expertise: Finance transformation, process optimization, growth strategies Expertise: Cost reduction, financial analysis, economic opportunity assessment Experience: Proven track record in helping clients optimize operations and enhance profitability.

Bhajan Poonia

Delhi

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

CTO | Advisor to Startups | Helping D2C, B2C,C2B & SaaS Scale Tech with Confidence.

Shadi Malaeb

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

FinOps Lead and Cloud Cost Optimization Consultant. I've helped clients save millions of dollars with an average 17% savings off your monthly cloud spend.

Helen G.

Madrid

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

Hi! I have 15 years of procurement experience in FMCG and healthcare industries. If you need a cost reduction or innovation strategy for your spend categories in your company, support for contract negotiation, pricing strategy including inflation management, supplier relationship management or process improvement in the purchasing / financial space, I can help you, please reach out!

Andrea Bodio

Varese

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Mechanical engineer from Milan with strong leadership skills. With expertise gained during my studies in Politecnico di Milano, I tackle challenges with an analytical approach and deliver efficient solutions. My current experience challenges myself in leading teams, fostering collaboration, and effectively managing resources. My entrepreneurial mindset drives me to identify opportunities and implement innovative ideas, while my passion for the field keeps me up-to-date with industry trends and thanks to several experiences abroad I can fluently speak English, French and Spanish

Rodrigo Montano

Mexico

$600.0/min N/A 0 $10/min

I am a seasoned Supply Chain Consultant with over 12 years of experience. I specialize in cost reduction programs. In the past year I have personally saved businesses over $5 million USD. Ask me how I can help you too.

Hatem Alaa

Melbourne, Australia

$175.0/min N/A 0 $2.92/min

- Seasoned digital innovation and transformation leader with extensive international experience in spearheading large-scale digital initiatives and strategic roadmaps across diverse sectors. - Proven ability in designing and delivering world-class digital products and customer journeys, utilising management consulting frameworks, design thinking, and agile methodologies. - Track record of steering teams in delivering multi-million-dollar complex transformation programs, enhancing services, customer experiences, operations, and generating new revenue streams. - Expertise in managing end-to-end transformation and change management processes, from identifying opportunities to conducting negotiations and delivering benefits.

Domenick Montanile

Phoenix, Arizona

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

Founder & President of Venezia’s Pizzeria in Arizona with 7 locations, commissary and ASU athletics partner is all 3 of their Arenas. Eager to teach others best ways to reduce costs and track metrics in the restaurant industry.

Maksim Kosenko

Barcelona, Spain

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Founded and managed a worldwide hi-tech FMCG brand generating >150M in revenue. The most advanced hi-tech manufacturing in the industry. Managed mid-size B2B software development agency. Sponsored and managed a successful humanitarian volunteers portal. Developing an AI startup for SMB.

Siddharth Vyas

India

$300.0/min N/A 0 $5/min

Total 9+ years experience in Supply Chain, Global Sourcing, Procurement & Business Development profile in Indian and Global Automotive Industry. Ex-Maruti Suzuki (worked 7 years) & currently works in Fortune500 US-based retail chain. Exposure to 15+ countries for Sourcing & Exports (India, Japan, USA, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Colombia, Cambodia, South Korea, Mexico and Brazil). My expertise covers vendor management, cost optimization, VAVE, tariff analysis, Kaizen, logistics, ESG compliance and aftermarket supply chains.

Joerg Vollmer

Ho-Chi-Minh City

$300.0/min N/A 0 $5/min

Experienced supply chain leader with a proven track record in both BOSCH manufacturing and trading supply chains in Asia and Europe, specializing in consulting, training, and operational excellence. Expertise includes leading supply chain transformations across multiple regions and conducting 40+ successful pitches. Fluent in English, French, and advanced in Spanish.

Matt Manley

Houston Texas

$120.0/min N/A 0 $2/min

Actionable Advice to improve sales and leads! No fluff, if you have a product business that fits broad parameters, I can help you increase your sales through both free, and paid marketing tips that you probably already have access to. I've personally used this approach as CEO of Wholesale Steel where 48% of our monthly sales (which is about $507) come from! Take a closer look at my qualifications: - Served as VP of Operations for a $92mm revenue-generating company. I was later promoted to Head of Corporate Development where I led the M&A strategy for the firm. - Syndicated an acquisition of a $7.5mm revenue-generating healthcare startup. Served as the Chief Operating Officer and one of 7 Board Members. Exited one year later after an acquisition took place. - Contracted as a consultant for a steel business that did $6.85mm in sales in 2019. The firm was on pace to do about $2mm in sales in 2020 due to the pandemic. The Board elected me to the CEO position where I helped turn the company around in 2021 back to profitability. We just had our best month of 2022 with $570k in sales finishing out our best quarter since 2019. We are on pace to return to 2019 revenue standards despite major supply chain issues and fuel prices caused by Macroeconomic pressures. - Other notable accomplishments include: 1. Serving as a Consultant on a $625mm Private Equity LBO in 2019 2. Facilitating a $2mm Merchant Advance from American Express for my firm in 2018 3. Facilitating a $30mm secured debt financing for the fastest growing startup in Austin where I served as a consultant and close personal advisor to the Chairman of the Board 4. Facilitating a revolving Debit Balance Financing contract with Insurety Capital 5. Facilitating a +$600k loan for my firm in 2020 6. Facilitating a $200k bridge loan for my firm in 2021 7. Facilitated an All Stock Acquisition of a multi-million dollar firm in 2019 8. Facilitated a multi-million dollar spin-off of two divisions of my firm in 2022

Gene Wronko

New York

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Sophisticated professional with over 25 years of experience reflecting strong success with expertise in solution consulting, customer advisory, and program delivery, focused in the areas of Quality Enablement, Agile Coaching, Program Management, Organizational Management and Continuous Improvement.

Craig Wilkie

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Senior Packaging Engineer at Big Ass Fans Previously worked at IBM, Kraft Heinz, and Golden State Foods Design Experience, Cost Savings, Brainstorming.

Raymond McGeisey

Los Angeles, CA USA

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

Previously, Head of Logistics for Tesla Energy, overseen logistic budgets of 100M plus, distribution centers in China, Mexico, and US. Specialize in building logistics team for the 21st century.

Jairo Sánchez

Bogotá

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Electronics engineer with post-graduate studies in telematics and an MBA with major in Supply Chain Management from Universidad de los Andes – Colombia, trilingual (English, Portuguese and Spanish) Interested in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives; with experience in consumer industries and manufacturing at Colombia, Latin America and Caribbean; wide experience in process reengineering and management of physical and financial resources. More than 15 years managing business units in multinational companies optimizing the supply chain process, developing strategies for customer service and leading strategic planning processes and organizational change.

Michael Lingard Smith

United Kingdom

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Founder of MLS Group, a Project Management Consultancy which in 2018 had a sales increase of over 500% from 2017. Founder of Daison Lingard, a Recruitment start up founded in 2018. Global Entrepreneur.

René Staal

netherlands

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

More then 33 Years expirience in the Procurement, Purchasing and Sourcing environment

sachin sharma

NCR Delhi, India

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

Summary: Highly experienced management consultant with over 20 years of experience in Lean and operation excellence initiatives. Proven track record of delivering measurable results for clients in various industries. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and leadership abilities. Education: Bachelor's degree in Science MBA in marketing & System Job : Currently working as a Senior Consultant at BMGI from last 4 years, Consultant at EFESO Consulting (6.5 Years) India today group(9 years) Skills: Process Optimization Operational Excellence Data Analysis Lean Expert TWI TPM Certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt PGDQM

Mridul Kumar Sinha

Ghaziabad , Up, India 201014

$250.0/min N/A 0 $4.17/min

An expert for the Procurement/SCM function for the Electrical Wire & Power Cable Industry ,my experience includes sourcing raw materials, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, implementing cost-saving measures, and leading cross-functional teams.

MiMi Welch

Orlando,Florida

$100.0/min N/A 0 $1.67/min

🔹 Background: Experienced consultant specializing in business management and virtual assistance with a strong track record of aiding start-ups and entrepreneurs in establishing and optimizing their ventures. 🔹 Expertise: Start-up guidance and support Business setup and optimization Cost reduction strategies Streamlining operations for small businesses Proficient in customer support Skilled in accounting principles Strategic social media management Effective email marketing campaigns Real estate investment insights Crowdfunding knowledge 🔹 Mission: Dedicated to enhancing efficiency, driving growth, and fostering success for businesses through comprehensive consulting services. 🔹 Contact: customerservice@pwglobalgroup.com 🔹 Website:pwglobalgroup.com

Ashish K Puntambekar

Mumbai

$400.0/min N/A 0 $6.67/min

Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer at South Asia Renewables. While I run an Innovative company, I also advise large foreign institutional investors and venture capital firms on their Portfolio strategies across Clean Energy, Digital & Fintech

James Meads

Sofia, Bulgaria

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

Are you a rapidly scaling business? Then you need effective procurement controls, but without compromising speed or agility. Otherwise increases in revenue are leaking through the bucket of unmanaged spend. You need user-friendly tech, not Excel and SAP. I'll help you automate and digitize purchasing processes. I can also train your leadership team in negotiation. 18 years in corporate procurement. Now building No Code procurement apps and matching procurement tech to customers' needs. Languages: 🇬🇧 | 🇩🇪 | 🇪🇸

Kris Kubelke

Germany

$200.0/min N/A 0 $3.33/min

From Consultant to Operations Manager to Director Operations to Managing Director to COO to VP Operations.... From Germany over Switzerland to Austria to China..... From Energy Industry to Coatings/Finishes to Engineering to Semiconductor / PCB / HDI Industry and Medical. Longterm Coaching possible

Erik Hanley

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

$300.0/min N/A 0 $5/min

I have more than 15 years of experience as an Analyst-Programmer and Database Architect. I have mostly experiences with Microsoft SQL Server as a programmer and Database Architect, Transact-SQL (T-SQL), ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#, Debugger, HTML, Javascript (mastering easily all requested Framework), CSS and frameworks creation and integration. I also have experience in PHP, MySQL, Quality insurance and Testing. On the business side, I have more than 10 years in employee productivity and call centers (outbound & inbound) as a data analysis. I'm a team player and I like to be aware of all business and IT factors when working on a project. You have a problem? I have the IT solution for you! I'm a code lover.

Fabrice Le Garrec

Brussels, Belgium

$60.0/min N/A 0 $1/min

The No-NONSENSE guy you need to talk to if you are transforming or thinking about transforming your business ! I have 20 years experience in business transformations, I will help you do more with less and change how you approach your business performance and what you can put in place to sustain a change in the culture of your organisation Fields of expertise or significant experience: Manufacturing and R&D performance diagnostics Continuous improvement implementation Operational Excellence transformation programmes Lean transformations (In R&D and Manufacturing) Manufacturing site turn-around Design to Value, Design for Quality, Design to cost Quality problems investigations - problem solving Production Launch programme management Leadership Development programme Coaching

Alberto B.

Milan

$150.0/min N/A 0 $2.5/min

Business Development Manager focused in Company Internationalization in emerging countries & startup advisor