Professional Summary
Professional Overview
A.j Head is an experienced finance and accounting professional currently serving as the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Supply Chain Finance at SalonCentric, a subsidiary of L'Oreal USA. With a strong background in financial planning and analysis, A.j specializes in supporting supply chain operations and driving strategic business decisions through data-driven insights.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the AVP of Supply Chain Finance at SalonCentric, A.j is responsible for overseeing the company's supply chain financial planning and analysis. In this role, A.j works closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement financial strategies that optimize inventory management, logistics, and overall supply chain efficiency. A.j's analytical expertise and keen understanding of the beauty and personal care industry have allowed them to drive significant cost savings and process improvements for the organization.
Career Progression
Prior to joining SalonCentric, A.j held various finance and accounting roles, including Senior Manager, Americas FP&A at TD SYNNEX, where they led a team responsible for financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for the company's Latin American operations. Earlier in their career, A.j served as a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at Uniti Fiber and as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) at KPMG in both the United States and the Netherlands.
Academic Background
A.j holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Management from the University of South Florida, as well as a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) from the same institution. Additionally, they have completed a Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst certification from the Corporate Finance Institute®.
Areas of Expertise
- Supply chain finance and operations
- Financial planning and analysis
- Cost optimization and process improvement
- Data-driven decision making
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- International business experience
Professional Impact
Throughout their career, A.j has demonstrated a track record of driving measurable business impact. At TD SYNNEX, A.j's analytical insights and process improvements contributed to significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency across the company's Latin American operations. At Uniti Fiber, A.j played a key role in implementing a new financial planning and forecasting system, leading to improved visibility and decision-making capabilities.
Conclusion
With a diverse background in finance, accounting, and supply chain management, A.j Head is a versatile and strategic finance professional. In their current role at SalonCentric, A.j is poised to leverage their expertise to optimize the company's supply chain operations and support its continued growth and success in the beauty and personal care industry.
