Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.03.21
Ingredients supplier PLT Health Solutions has named Stephen Cook as director of the company’s supply chain operations. Prior to joining PLT, Cook spent 15 years working in a variety of roles in The Bountiful Company (parent company of Nature’s Bounty) supply chain operation. His most recent position was director of supply chain and operations for Natural Products Group.
Earlier in his career, Cook was a senior software applications consultant for JD Edwards/PeopleSoft/Oracle Enterprise Software, where he helped companies implement software solutions for supply chain and manufacturing operations.
At PLT Health Solutions, Cook will be focused on enhancing processes, streamlining operations, managing growth, and increasing productivity.
PLT Health Solutions’ chief operating officer Devin Stagg said that Cook’s deep experience in the natural products industry will help PLT expand its operational capabilities to support the growth of its domestic and global business.
“At PLT Health Solutions, we are continually developing new capabilities and processes to best support the specific needs of our customer base,” Stagg said. “Stephen Cook’s experience at one of the world’s top natural product innovators will help us continue this journey. Stephen brings with him over 20 years of experience in supply chain and operations management in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry. With far-reaching expertise in manufacturing, purchasing, business process improvement, planning, packing, distribution, forecasting, and operations, Stephen is uniquely qualified to support this next chapter of our growth and we’re excited to add him to the PLT team.”
Cook’s educational background includes a Master of Science degree in Business System Analytics from Kean University and a BS degree in Operations Management from Susquehanna University. He is a member of the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), holds a number of Six Sigma certifications, and is a certified change management specialist (CMSC). He is also an avid lacrosse enthusiast, and plays in a league while also coaching youth teams.
“PLT is one of the most exciting ingredient innovators and suppliers in the business right now and you can see it with the number of new ingredient introductions the company undertook in 2020, and their overall growth – both in the USA and internationally,” Cook said. “The health and wellness industry is an important place to be today and I look forward to working with PLT to help people live healthier and happier lives.”
Earlier in his career, Cook was a senior software applications consultant for JD Edwards/PeopleSoft/Oracle Enterprise Software, where he helped companies implement software solutions for supply chain and manufacturing operations.
At PLT Health Solutions, Cook will be focused on enhancing processes, streamlining operations, managing growth, and increasing productivity.
PLT Health Solutions’ chief operating officer Devin Stagg said that Cook’s deep experience in the natural products industry will help PLT expand its operational capabilities to support the growth of its domestic and global business.
“At PLT Health Solutions, we are continually developing new capabilities and processes to best support the specific needs of our customer base,” Stagg said. “Stephen Cook’s experience at one of the world’s top natural product innovators will help us continue this journey. Stephen brings with him over 20 years of experience in supply chain and operations management in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry. With far-reaching expertise in manufacturing, purchasing, business process improvement, planning, packing, distribution, forecasting, and operations, Stephen is uniquely qualified to support this next chapter of our growth and we’re excited to add him to the PLT team.”
Cook’s educational background includes a Master of Science degree in Business System Analytics from Kean University and a BS degree in Operations Management from Susquehanna University. He is a member of the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), holds a number of Six Sigma certifications, and is a certified change management specialist (CMSC). He is also an avid lacrosse enthusiast, and plays in a league while also coaching youth teams.
“PLT is one of the most exciting ingredient innovators and suppliers in the business right now and you can see it with the number of new ingredient introductions the company undertook in 2020, and their overall growth – both in the USA and internationally,” Cook said. “The health and wellness industry is an important place to be today and I look forward to working with PLT to help people live healthier and happier lives.”