John Trant

Background

About John Trant

John Trant is a highly accomplished business executive and dynamic leader with over 20 years of success generating increases in profitability and market share through organic growth, acquisitions, and cross-selling initiatives. He excels in multi-site operations and has been hand-selected upon multiple occasions to lead the turn-around of previously under-performing businesses. John earns trust and respect from his team through the alignment of goals, buy-in from each participant, and celebration of surpassing expectations with top line growth and improved operating efficiencies. Having a unique blend of experience in Sales, Operations, IT, Finance, and Marketing, John utilizes his strong analytical skills to share his vision, provide motivation and use data supported fact-based decisions to drive desired results. He has extensive distribution experience within the B2B and B2C channels managing multiple buying groups, warehouse distribution centers, stores (both company-owned and independent), and e-commerce. His first-hand knowledge of these elements guides John as he harmonizes the flow throughout the supply chain to achieve optimal results. John is active with his family and the community, with board level leadership within a charitable organization focused on the development and enrichment of children from their early elementary stage through their teens. John holds a Global MBA degree from the University of North Carolina and an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University. Core Competencies:Visionary Leadership P&L Management Mergers & Acquisitions Business Analytics Strategic Planning Change Management Operational Excellence Teambuilding Supply Chain Management