Jeff Stewart serves as Executive Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer. In his role, Jeff is responsible for plant operations and S&OP processes across Chamberlain Group, and he oversees the company’s quality, planning, and sustainability initiatives. In addition, his teams manage all North American distribution operations and transportation activities, as well as global sourcing, supplier development and the Business Excellence Team.
Since joining Chamberlain Group in 2011, Jeff has contributed to numerous improvements in the business which has enhanced customer service and organizational efficiency. Areas of improvement include operational productivity, working capital, inventory management, cash flow, supplier and plant quality, and forecast accuracy.
Jeff has more than 29 years of experience leading consumer, durable goods and commercial products businesses. Prior to Chamberlain Group, Jeff was Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer for Beam Premium Spirits, a Fortune Brands company. Other leadership roles include several sourcing executive positions within Newell Rubbermaid, most notably the Corporate Vice President Global Sourcing and Managing Director of Sourcing Asia. Preceding his ten years with Newell Rubbermaid, he held various sourcing and supply chain positions of increasing responsibilities with Ingersoll-Rand Co. and General Electric Aircraft Engines.
Jeff holds a B.S. in Management from Northern Kentucky University. He also maintains a lifetime Certified Property Management designation.
Jeff lives in St. Charles, Ill., with his wife Anna and son Tyler.