M ONICA M.

S OILEAU
New Orleans, LA 70112 • [email protected] • 337.257.8972 www.linkedin.com/in/monicasoileau1

DIRECTOR, GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERT

PROCUREMENT | CONTRACT | TRANSPORTATION | LOGISTICS | DISTRIBUTION
 Seasoned and versatile supply chain leader with twenty-five years of experience and an extensive
record of achievement developing and directing strategic projects and initiatives that increase
operational efficiency, as well as creating contracts with Vendors, Suppliers, Service and Transportation
Companies. Recently procured and negotiated contracts for the construction of an entire plant from
grass roots to commissioning, as well as securing all raw materials for operations. Orchestrated the
ribbon cutting ceremony with several dignitaries, including the Governor of LA.

 Managed a very diverse fleet up to 5,000, while managing maintenance shops staffed in-house,
outsource maintenance shops onsite and subcontracted maintenance across North America for over 20
years. Implemented over 11 Transportation Management Systems integrated with ERP Systems such
as SAP and JDE. Fleet Type included but not limited to fork lifts, cherry pickers, stationary cranes for
ship loading, truck mounted cranes, crawler cranes, pipe movers, backhoes, front end loaders,
ambulances and fire trucks for refineries, vacuum trucks, tractor trailers of all types, dump trucks and
passenger vehicles of all types.

 Highly skilled in transportation, operations, procurement, inventory, logistics and warehouse

management, while improving work processes using Operations Excellence Management Systems.

 Strategic and analytical thinker with the proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate individuals and to
shape exceptional teams. Develops benchmarks, while creating and tracking KPI’s to manage BU
performance.

 Extensive expertise in working with all railroads and major Ports across North America, while
maintaining a strong working relationship with the Account Managers daily.

 Managed pipeline projects and products and material nominations, over 300 truck movements per day
(Liquefied Petroleum Gases, Paint, Hazardous Waste, Caustics, Amines, Acids, Frac Sand, Gasoline,
Diesel, Jet Fuel), and shipping for crude oil imports and petroleum graphite and fuel coke exports.

 Managed 35 distribution centers, warehouses, and terminals across North America, maintaining
inventory at economical levels of Raw Materials, Finished Products, and Feedstock for operations.

 Trained, coached, and mentored supply chain mangers, distribution center managers, supervisors,
dispatchers, shipping clerks, buyers, production planners, shippers/receivers, process operators, and
union employees as a Global Supply Chain Director and as North America Transportation and Logistics
Manager.
Areas of Expertise
 Strategy & Planning  OSHA / DOT / EPA / DEQ / USCG Regs
 Operations Management  Diverse Fleet Management & Maintenance
 Fleet Maintenance & Management  Inventory Management
 Delivery / Supply Chain Optimization  Safety Training (BBS) & Auditing
 Project Management / Cost Controls  Operations Analysis / Process Redesign
 Six Sigma / 5S / Lean Practices  Report Generation / KPI Development
 Contract Development / Negotiations  Transportation Management Systems
 Forecasting & Budget Development Implementation
 ERP System Implementation  Business Start-up & Ownership
 Electronic Data Management Systems
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EXPERIENCE
THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS – FUSE CORPS EXECUTIVE
Equipment Maintenance Division – Executive Consultant 09/2017 to Current
Grant Funding: Working with the Regional Planning Commission, The City of New Orleans, and their NOEMS
Division to secure a $450,000 grant to install an idling mitigation system to lower Green House Gas Emissions,
while reducing fuel usage, and preventing engine damage caused by idling. Continuous Improvement Projects,
successful completion of the Toyota Production System Project totally transforming the Central Maintenance
Garage, while reducing paper handling through the reduction of paper forms, creating Standard Operating
Procedures and electronic data management. Transportation utilization improvement evaluation. Creating a
Strategic Vehicle Replacement Plan. Transportation Modernization: Evaluating Electric Vehicles and Electric
Charging Stations for the City of New Orleans. Implementing a Fleet Management & Maintenance System,
AssetWorks. Data Revolution in Government. Data as strategic public asset through KPI Development.
Collaboration, efficiency and effectiveness through the implementation of routine Staff Meetings and frequent,
formal communications with other city departments. Evaluated parts inventory levels with NAPA to receive credit
for parts unused. Member of the Clean Air Coalition. Member of APICS for Supply Chain experts. Civic Planning.
Thought Leader. Change Agent: Facilitate Cultural Change to assist local government in becoming more
dynamic, adaptive, innovative and results-oriented per their goals. Community-based Problem Solving.
Procedure creation. Philanthropy.

THE BAYOU COMPANIES, AEGION | NEW IBERIA, LA

Director of Supply Chain 06/2016 to 08/2017
Reports to the VP of Manufacturing. Responsible for complete oversight of materials flow through procurement,
the yard operations and storage, logistics, master scheduling, inventory control, and shipping and receiving.
Create Master Service Agreements. Performs research, create Request for Proposals, submit RFP’s to qualified
vendors, review proposals and award bid to the most cost effective vendor to secure quality on time delivery of
equipment, raw materials or services. Utilize strong negotiation skills to establish contracts to save the company
money, while developing a good partnership with the contractors and vendors. Ensure the contract protects the
company and ensure all equipment comes with warranties and service agreements. Accountable and
responsible for all assigned phases of contractual work for the company and its affiliates for the assigned
projects. Purchase and sale of goods or services that are needed for ongoing operations, ensuring that
Contractor and Owner fulfill their respective contractual obligations, and perform all other activities necessary for
administration of contracts after they are awarded. In depth knowledge of all typical or standard contract
provisions, including provisions regarding warranties, confidentiality, reporting requirements, taxes, indemnities
and insurance provisions to protect the company from any loss. Created a repository of all contracts. Completed
the procurement of complex equipment for the construction of a new plant, as well as organized all of the
logistical aspects and the purchase of the required raw materials for start-up and continued production.

SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTING MANAGEMENT SERVICES – WESTLAKE, LA 10/2009 TO

CURRENT

Owner | CEO Supply Chain, Procurement, Contracts Manager | Operations Manager | Transportation |
Logistics | Fleet Management System Selection & Implementation
As a highly recognized Supply Chain Leader across North America, I have represented Small Business Owner
to Fortune 500 Companies improve their business efficiency. Independent consultant for GLG. Attending
networking events. Researching industry leaders. Tracking industry trends. Participating in industry discussions.
Evaluating North America transportation and storage needs for Fortune 500 Companies.
Provide consulting services to business professionals around the world which includes institutional investors,
professional services firms, corporations, and non-profit organizations by providing my expertise in vendor
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selection and management, inventory management, transportation selection and management, contract
negotiations and management, and storage solutions.

Independent Executive Consultant & Adviser

Transportation and Storage Evaluation
Developing Inventory Management Strategies
Managing the bid and transportation selection for companies
Developing SOP's
Process Improvement Projects
Six Sigma
Inventory Optimization Projects
Analyze data, develop and support recommendations
Facilitate meetings and give presentations to large groups of people from all levels of the organizations
Understanding of commercial and legal terms and conditions including risk mitigation
Logistics Improvement Projects:
1. Railcar Fleet Optimization
2. Railcar Utilization
3. Annual campaign for trucking freight rates. Preparing RFQ's & RFP's overseeing the bid process to
implementation. Contract Negotiation, evaluating all associated costs, including accessorial charges.
4. Hazardous Waste Minimization
5. Analyze product movement to determine the most cost effective method for transport. One project including
running a new pipeline, one a new rail rack, and a new truck loading terminal, including a storage lease
agreement for caverns.
6. Warehouse Optimization Project. Improving warehouse real estate. Implemented 5S in warehouse, as well as
the Distribution Center, which was Iso & Nuclear Certified.
Completed evaluating operations planning tools, such as Aspen Tech/Orion, transportation management
systems, as well as fleet management tools to implementation. IBM Sterling transportation tool, Intellitrack and
Geometric tools for Railcar fleet management and report creation.
Manage in-house Maintenance and outsourced Maintenance
Toyota Process Improvement Project
Have experience and exposure to Operations Excellence programs, such as Operator Care. Operations Driven
Maintenance to increase mean time between maintenance.
WALMART | CO-MANAGER
Supply Chain | Operations Manager 8/2015 to 04/2016
Was recruited to implement a new inventory management system, reducing millions of dollars’ worth of inventory
being maintained in their backroom across Southwest LA. Served as their regional trainer for the new POS
system. This included optimizing their inventory levels and adjusting their truck deliveries, while working with the
operations of their Distribution Centers. While still successfully maintaining my independent consulting firm.

CARBO CERAMICS, INC. – New Iberia, LA 1/2014 to

12/2014
North American Transportation Manager | Logistics Manager Commercial Contracts
Managed the entire transportation function for Carbo’s portfolio of proppant products across North America.
Lead a team of Logistics Analysts, Logistical Coordinators, Shipping Clerks, and Dispatchers providing training,
coaching and motivation. Determined appropriate transportation modes and negotiated rates. Prepared fixed
cost budget and managed expenditures within approved funding. Implemented new Transportation Management
System and GeoMetrix Rail Logistics System. Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive business
improvements. Created analytical reports for internal teams (e.g., Deployment Reports, Total Cycle Times,
Transit Times, Vendor Scorecards). Negotiated all rail freight rates with all major carriers and short lines as well
as trucking rates with 80+ companies. Managed these vendor relationships to ensure priority attention, so they
felt like partners, not like vendors. Reported to VP of Transportation & Distribution.
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♦ Developed work processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with the enthusiastic
participation of my direct reports which eliminated low value-added work and created consistency.
♦ Assisted in establishing an agreement for a new rail storage spur for Carbo’s new plant in Millen.
♦ Audited invoices using SAP and a Transportation Management System; disputed and resolved
discrepancies, an action which saved ~ $500,000 within first 6 months because I’m best when working
under pressure and take pride in being someone you can rely on and save your company money.
♦ Created secure SharePoint site for electronic data management of critical information that includes a
comprehensive set of reports (including archived reporting), templates, insurance certificates, DOT
safety ratings, safety plan manuals, monthly KPIs, master service agreements, and rates.

CARBOLINE COMPANY – Lake Charles, LA 1/2013 to 1/2014

Supply Chain Manager
Oversaw 7 departments, Production Planning and Scheduling, Purchasing, (Logistics & Transportation)
Receiving Warehouse, Shipping and Distribution Center, Hazardous Waste Management, Inventory
Management, and Return Goods, and provided leadership, training, and mentoring to ensure successful
execution of organizational goals. Led procurement, business planning and strategy. Managed union and non-
union employees. Managed O&O expenses, while reducing on-hand raw materials by $10MM within 3 months,
utilizing “turn time method” to identify slow movers. Maintained focus on process analysis, diagnostics and
assessment to optimize performance. Planned and developed many new work processes that produced
substantial efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
♦ Replaced monthly reconciliation with a daily inventory reconciliation process and trained personnel in
multiple departments.
♦ Implemented “Just in Time” manufacturing strategies that reduced raw inventory levels overall by
~$10MM (10% reduction, including associated costs), while freeing up warehouse real estate.
♦ Planned and delivered 5S training to empower Shippers, Receivers, RGA and Material Handlers to
submit inventory improvement suggestions, paving the way to Lean warehouse operations.
♦ Reduced waste through several continuous improvement steps, such as the recycling of paint thinners
versus the prior practice of disposal.

PROJECTS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING:

Project Manager to LyondellBasell Polymers | In-Plant Services for EnGlobal Engineering
Provided comprehensive and highly specific project guidance across the complete spectrum, from planning
through execution. Completed regular project updates and status reports for the project team. Also assisted with
Environmental Tier II reporting. Maintained critical controlled documents in site’s electronic system. Distributed
information regarding status, compliance, and project modifications. Collaborated with other project team
members and stakeholders to maintain progress, acting to resolve issues and conflicts. Coordinated all
Transportation & Logistics during Demo and Construction.
♦ Tracked Capital Projects ranging from $5MM to $250MM, including a new cogeneration plant.
Produced RFP’s and RFQ’s as needed.
♦ Maintained detailed time tracking on multiple simultaneous projects; approved work hours invoicing and
resolved discrepancies. Communicated regularly with Site Construction Manager regarding actual
spend versus planned budget, as well as any new critical path work delays.

CSN MAGAZINE – Westlake, LA / Southern Gulf Coast 12/2007 to 1/2012

Owner | Publisher | CEO
Founded advertising magazine from concept through a successful four-year run to address a need expressed by
churches across the Gulf Coast for reading material deemed appropriate by their members. Recruited writers
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from around the globe. Hired and managed Sales Staff, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, and interns.
Developed special editions and promotions to enhance business. Managed all company finances.
♦ Developed B2B advertising sales with 100+ business owners and leaders, producing $25,000 monthly.
♦ Printed 10,000 hardcopies each month, distributed in more than 100 locations between Houston and
New Orleans. The online version generated more than 10,000 readers around the globe.
♦ The magazine’s popularity generated motivational speaking opportunities at several women’s
conferences around North America and the inspiration to write a book for victims of domestic violence.
♦ Southwest Louisiana Women’s Commissioner

CONOCOPHILLIPS – Westlake, LA 1993 to 2009

Operations Training Advisor | Project Manager 1/2008 to 10/2009
Advanced through increasingly complex roles with ConocoPhillips, accepting growing responsibilities across
multiple operational areas. Successfully completed comprehensive training on five positions in just three years
within the refinery organization. In this role, charged with responsibilities for developing and implementing
individualized training plans for 750 employees, including DOT, Coast Guard, HazMat, and CART training.
♦ Devised Refinery Strike Contingency Plan that strengthened company leverage in contract negotiations.
Trained all salaried personnel to take over refinery operations in the event of a walk-out.

Senior Logistics Manager | Supply Chain 8/1993 to 1/2008

Managed comprehensive product logistics from end to end, including production forecasts and metrics tracking.
Developed contingency plans to handle inventories during unplanned unit outages, as well as planned
turnarounds. Coordinated every aspect necessary to ensure that products were delivered on time in accordance
with all specifications. Assisted Marketing, Operations, and Production groups with forecasting and managing
production levels. Managed every form of transportation with a diverse fleet, including heavy equipment with
both in-house maintenance, as well as outsourced maintenance shops. Reconciled inventory, materials, and
sales in SAP during month-end accounting.
♦ Scheduled activities related to crude oil and NGLs transported or disposed of by trucks, pipelines, ships,
oceangoing barges, and railroads or from tank/terminal storage.
♦ Coordinated turnaround activities for refinery and impacts feedstock, byproducts, and finished goods, as
well as to operations and product quality.
♦ Managed relationships with KCS and UP local train masters, switch crews, and corporate office/sales
reps to ensure that service met plant needs; held them accountable to monthly performance metrics.
♦ Pioneered and organized the Lake Charles Rail Leadership Team that included Sasol, Lyondell, and
PPG to improve relations with rail providers.
♦ Effectively managed $500MM of products, materials, and feedstock inventory annually.
♦ Established, developed and negotiated new contracts with Targa Resources and CITGO for new
pipeline construction and Salt Dome Cavern Restoration to export and import refinery grade normal
butane, isobutene, and propane-propylene mix. Project eliminated trucking costs and avoided seasonal
price fluctuations, reducing O&O costs and maximizing product, material value.
♦ Negotiated rates and terms for all transport companies; developed 5-year long range and monthly
operating plans to ensure that profits were maximized
♦ Created contract that reduced demurrage by $20MM creating Logistics Improvements.

ADDITIONAL CONOCOPHILLIPS ROLES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

Crude Oil, Gasoline Blender | Logistics Manager
♦ Managed the transport of escorted large equipment in support of our plant upgrader project.
♦ Negotiated agreement with Port of Lake Charles to store green coke for future processing during coke
drum repairs. This Six Sigma project increased production 25% while reducing annual O&O $350MM.
Process Operator
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♦ Process Operator for the following units: Sulfur & Acid Handling, Sulfuric Acid Plant Operator, Sulfur
Plant Operator, Sour Water Stripper Operator, Amine Regeneration Unit. Strong Mechanical Aptitude.

EDUCATION
APICS  Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution September 2017
AAGS  UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX MAY 2016
BA  McNeese State University (note, most credits acquired here before transferring to UOP)
Process Technology • SOWELA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (sponsored by Conoco 1993-95)

Professional Development
 CFR 49 Certification  Principle Centered Leadership
 DOT Annual Training  Inclusion University
 Facilitator of Supervisor Toolkit Training  7 Habits of Highly Effective People
 5S  Currently training for APICS Certification
 Six Sigma Green Belt Certification  Facilitator of Safety, Operations and DISC
 Lean Manufacturing | OEMS Training

Software Skills

 SAP Power User  Transportation Management System IBM

 JDE Sterling | Oracle SCM System
 Aspen Tech  Microsoft Office
 ORION  Electronic Data Management Systems
 BLEND  Haverly Crude Oil Blending Tool
 Lab System LIMS  BAAN
 Dock Scheduling Tool  GeoMetrixs, Steelroads, IntelliTracks,
Transportation Management System
Maintains and improves process workflows to identify, gather and report progress for Logistics performance. Coordinates between Operations, Logistics Analytics, Transport Accounting, Internal Audit and other corporate functions to support executive leadership team performance reporting. Support s performance management by overseeing Project Management Office (PMO) processes such as KPI dashboards, project tracking and business unit scorecard maintenance to ensure appropriate Business Unit accountability. Conducts and supports business improvement projects targeting EBITDA generation, process efficiencies and integration activities to meet strategic priorities.

 Develop forecasts, deployment plans and fulfillment