Raja Dhandapani

RefrigiWear Inc · Dahlonega, GA — $160M cold-storage workwear company

• Key member of the senior leadership team and strategic thought-partner to the CEO; lead procurement, manufacturing, distribution, quality, maintenance, IT, and new product development.
• Stood up a West Coast distribution center within 4 months of taking the role.
• Built an S&OP process aligning sales with procurement — cut inventory ~35% while keeping fill rates above 95% in both units and revenue.
• Reduced non-moving inventory by 40% and SKU count by 25% through rigorous SKU rationalization.
• De-risked sourcing away from China by establishing vendors in Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Pakistan.
• Implemented an inventory forecasting tool integrated with NetSuite MRP within 9 months.
• Consolidated operations of 7 acquisitions (2 US, 5 Europe); opened two new EU/UK warehouses for centralized distribution.
• Delivered $5.6M in operational synergies with processes in place for another $2M; participate in PE due diligence for global acquisitions and sponsor the ESG/DEI committee across portfolio companies.

Aramark Uniform Services · Lawrenceville, GA

• Owned a $400M P&L spanning two cut-and-sew operations in Mexico, merchandising and sourcing, inventory planning, logistics, compliance, and 5 US distribution centers.
• Managed nearly 18,000 SKUs across three lines of business in 6 countries; partnered with the CEO on KPI reporting to the private equity board.
• Reduced inventory by 20% over two years and saved over $15M in sourcing costs during a difficult pandemic year.
• Consolidated DCs, implemented Oracle ERP, and led integration of a newly acquired company — systems, processes, and people.

Mount Vernon Mills, Riegel · Johnston, SC

• Supported a $120M P&L for global operations including domestic manufacturing near Rome, GA; operated under PE ownership through acquisition and consolidation.
• Built sourcing operations from scratch in China, Vietnam, and Pakistan — in-country offices, logistics, compliance, and 3PL warehouses.
• Saved nearly $11M year-over-year on COGS.

United Textile Distribution · Garner, NC

• Owned a $60M P&L for sourcing and distribution at a private company that grew nearly 40% in two years.
• Established ERP systems, sourcing operations, and distribution centers; opened sourcing offices in Bangladesh, China, and India.
• Improved margins by 12% through aggressive operational improvements.

Best Acquisition · Greenville, SC

• Intimately involved in due diligence, acquisition, and merger of 4 companies ($25M–$140M revenue) over 5 years for a PE firm.
• Served on the due diligence committee assessing financial and operational capabilities of acquisition targets.
• Managed operations of all acquired companies through turnaround; the merged company sold within 4 years for a double-digit profit.