Tara Parks

Background

About Tara Parks

I’m a global Operations and Supply Chain leader with 18+ years of experience driving efficiency, scalability, and sustainability in CPG, retail, and eCommerce. At Sunday Afternoons, I led operations across two 3PLs and nine factories, managing $3M+ logistics budgets while delivering six-figure cost savings through process improvements, tariff mitigation, and vendor negotiations.I thrive on leading and mentoring global teams to optimize supply chains and operations, delivering measurable results. I built the company’s first Sustainability Program, cutting GHG emissions by 50.3%(2021–2024), and crafted a comprehensive compliance program focused on factory social compliance, product safety, customer requirements, and import regulations. I am also highly skilled in import/export logistics, HTS classification, and tariff mitigation.I bring expertise in:* End-to-End Operations Leadership – from 3PL management and logistics optimization to vendor negotiations and ERP implementation.* Cross-Functional Strategy – aligning operations with Finance, Legal, Compliance, Product, and Marketing to ensure execution supports long-term business goals.* Team Development & Leadership – coaching global teams across multiple countries and building cultures of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.* Sustainability Integration – balancing operational efficiency with measurable ESG impact through data-driven programs and reporting.I thrive in environments where I can simplify complexity, build scalable systems, and lead teams through change. Whether it’s improving fulfillment accuracy, negotiating contracts, or embedding sustainability, quality and compliance into core operations, my focus is always on creating practical solutions that drive results.