Adam Patterson

Supply Chain and Operations Leader with 18+ years of experience scaling end-to-end operations from startup zero-to-one builds through high-growth multi-channel expansion, international rollouts, and IPO readiness. Proven track record designing and directing ground-up operational models spanning warehouse design, fulfillment networks, S&OP, production scheduling, procurement, and cross-border logistics across 260+ retail doors and high-volume e-commerce channels. Deep technical acumen in ERP/WMS selection, implementation, and optimization, including engineering custom software tools to eliminate operational bottlenecks and automate execution.

Supply Chain & Operations Consultant at Independent Practice (2021 – Present)

• Advise high-growth consumer brands on supply chain architecture, warehouse design, fulfillment automation, and scalable operating models during critical transition phases.
• Lead end-to-end ERP and WMS implementations and workflow optimizations across NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Acumatica, Sage, Cin7, and Fishbowl.
• Engineer proprietary operational tools and software solutions to bridge native WMS/ERP capability gaps, building custom modules for order picking, fulfillment routing, automated purchasing, and KPI reporting.
• Delivered a 38% improvement in inventory accuracy for a key client through warehouse process re-engineering, system cutover, and SOP deployments.
• Partner with executive teams to diagnose throughput bottlenecks, build scalable playbooks, and establish operating rhythms that support startup-to-mid-market expansion.

Senior Director, Supply Chain at Pure Sunfarms (2019 – 2021)

• Spearheaded ground-up supply chain strategy and infrastructure prior to Canadian cannabis legalization, building all operational functions from scratch across a 2M+ sq. ft. greenhouse footprint.
• Established foundational departments from the ground up: Warehousing, Distribution, Procurement, Production Scheduling, Logistics, and Demand Planning.
• Designed and executed core operational architecture, SOPs, and compliance controls to navigate stringent federal regulatory frameworks while preparing for national scale.
• Implemented S&OP frameworks and established cross-functional operating cadences linking cultivation output, manufacturing schedules, and warehouse fulfillment.
• Directed supply chain execution serving all Canadian provincial boards, aligning commercial demand targets with facility-level production, packing, and distribution priorities.

Director, Supply Chain Operations at Saje Natural Wellness (2017 – 2019)

• Directed end-to-end supply chain and fulfillment operations spanning warehouse, distribution, pick-and-pack, production, procurement, and cross-border logistics.
• Led operational execution for U.S. market entry and retail expansion, successfully launching and replenishing 40+ new U.S. retail stores.
• Managed nationwide Canadian retail distribution and replenishment network, supporting operations across retail stores and central facilities with 150+ operational staff.
• Built the U.S. distribution and fulfillment network from the ground up, directing 3PL RFP selection, contract negotiations, and systems integration.
• Upgraded multi-channel fulfillment systems across retail stores and D2C e-commerce, improving order accuracy, pick rates, and delivery speeds.

Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations at DAVIDsTEA (2008 – 2017)

• Founding operations leader who scaled the brand from startup to 268+ retail locations across Canada and the U.S., driving growth to a $250M+ international business and successful IPO.
• Owned end-to-end supply chain execution covering central warehouse operations, inventory control, procurement, retail replenishment, production, and e-commerce distribution.
• Scaled and managed a 550+ employee operations team, instituting workforce management models, shift scheduling, safety standards, and performance evaluation metrics.
• Engineered high-volume e-commerce fulfillment operations processing 5,000+ daily orders at peak with industry-leading fulfillment accuracy.
• Built the cross-border logistics network, 3PL partnerships, and co-packer supply chains underpinning aggressive U.S. retail rollouts.