Bob Rogers
About Bob Rogers
Bob Rogers serves as the Vice President of Supply Chain at Eyemart Express, where he has worked since 2013. With a background in leadership roles across various industries, he brings extensive experience in supply chain management and operational efficiency.
Current Role at Eyemart Express
Bob Rogers has served as the Vice President of Supply Chain at Eyemart Express since 2013. In this role, he oversees supply chain operations within the Dallas/Fort Worth area. His responsibilities include managing procurement processes and optimizing supply chain efficiency. Rogers previously held the position of Senior Vice President of Lab Operations at the same company from 2011 to 2013, where he focused on improving operational performance.
Professional Experience
Rogers has extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries. He worked at Amazon.com as a Site Leader for the DFW area from 2008 to 2010 and later as a Senior Change Manager for 11 months in 2010. His experience also includes roles at Chef Solutions, Inc. as Plant Director and at LSG Sky Chefs, Inc. as General Manager and Director of Continuous Improvement. His career began in the US Army, where he served as an Infantry Officer for ten years.
Education and Qualifications
Bob Rogers earned his MBA from Vanderbilt University, studying Business from 1986 to 1988. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he studied from 1974 to 1978. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his leadership roles in supply chain management and operational improvement.
Achievements in Supply Chain Management
Rogers has led initiatives that significantly reduced costs in supply chain operations. He developed and executed a competitive bid process that lowered annual small package freight expenses by negotiating with major freight vendors. Additionally, he has led multi-company leveraged procurement projects that resulted in cost reductions for lens, lab supplies, and office supplies.
Lean Management Expertise
Bob Rogers began his Lean journey in 1999 with training from McKinsey Consulting Group while at LSG Sky Chefs. His focus has been on eliminating waste to enhance safety, quality, customer experience, productivity, cost, and profitability. This expertise in Lean management has been instrumental in his approach to supply chain optimization and operational efficiency.