Matt Gornstein

VP, Supply Chain at Harry's, Inc.

Professional Overview

Matt Gornstein is a seasoned supply chain executive with over 10 years of experience driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives. As the VP of Supply Chain at Harry's, Inc., he oversees the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations that support the company's rapid growth.

Experience Summary

Current Role

As the VP of Supply Chain at Harry's, Inc., Matt is responsible for managing the company's global supply chain, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management. He has played a pivotal role in scaling the supply chain to meet the increasing demand for Harry's products, optimizing processes and implementing technology-driven solutions to drive cost savings and improve customer satisfaction.

Under Matt's leadership, the supply chain team has achieved significant milestones, such as reducing lead times by 20% and improving on-time delivery rates to 98%. He has also spearheaded initiatives to enhance supplier relationships and diversify the company's sourcing network, enhancing supply chain resilience and mitigating risk.

Career Progression

Prior to joining Harry's, Matt held key supply chain roles at leading companies. As the Global Sourcing Manager at Apple, he was responsible for managing a multi-million dollar procurement portfolio, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely availability of critical components. Earlier, he served as a Senior Consultant in the Supply Chain practice at IBM, where he helped clients across various industries optimize their supply chain operations.

Throughout his career, Matt has demonstrated a track record of driving operational improvements, leveraging data-driven insights, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve business objectives. His extensive experience in the consumer goods and technology sectors has equipped him with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in modern supply chain management.

Academic Background

Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he graduated with honors. He is also an active member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and regularly speaks at industry events, sharing his insights and best practices.

Areas of Expertise

Supply chain strategy and optimization

Procurement and supplier management

Logistics and distribution network design

Inventory management and demand planning

Process improvement and digitalization

Cross-functional collaboration and change management

Professional Impact

Under Matt's leadership, the Harry's supply chain has been a key enabler of the company's rapid growth, ensuring the timely availability of products and supporting the expansion into new markets. His strategic initiatives have resulted in significant cost savings and improved customer satisfaction, solidifying Harry's position as a leading player in the personal care industry.

Conclusion

With his extensive experience, analytical expertise, and collaborative approach, Matt Gornstein is a highly valued supply chain executive who continues to drive operational excellence and strategic innovation at Harry's, Inc. His proven track record of delivering measurable business impact positions him as a trusted advisor and thought leader in the industry.