Strategic Sourcing.
Scalable Growth.
Sustainable Innovation.

Helping mission-driven food and consumer brands source value-aligned suppliers and build scalable supply chains to support rapid growth and product innovation.

Leadership Grounded in Real World Experience

Welcome, I’m Jeff Ludwin

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I've spent 18 years leading sourcing, merchandising, and supply chain strategy within fast-scaling food and CPG companies, managing everything from highly perishable products that require cold chain expertise to complex global commodity sourcing. 

Today, I partner with mission-driven, growing brands that need experienced leadership to scale responsibly. Whether you're launching new product innovation, expanding production capacity, or rebuilding a vendor network, I bring a hands-on, results oriented approach that drives impact quickly.

My work is rooted in time spent on the ground, visiting farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and contract manufacturers to understand their operations firsthand. I know what distinguishes authentic, high-integrity suppliers apart and specialize in connecting brands with supply partners who align with their values and growth trajectory.

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Where My Experience Delivers

    • Meat & Poultry

    • Seafood

    • Food & Beverage CPG

    • Pet Food

    • E-Commerce

    • Omnichannel Retail

    • Baby Food

    • Supplements

    • Flavors

    • Meal Kits

    • Foodservice

    • Office Micro-Kitchens

    • Salad Bars

    • Packaging

    • Strategic Sourcing

      Identify and secure the right supply and co-man  partners to meet quality, cost, and capacity needs

    • Sustainability & Impact Sourcing

      Partner with vendors committed to regenerative, ethical, and transparent practices

    • Requests for Proposal (RFPs)

      Run structured sourcing process to evaluate, compare, and select best  partners

    • Supply Agreements

      Structure and negotiate contracts that ensure supply continuity, pricing stability, and risk mitigation

    • Vendor Management

      Build true strategic value-aligned supplier relationships that deliver price stability, transparency, and efficiency.

    • Category Management

      Define product, pricing, and promotion strategies to drive sales velocity and margin

    • New Product Innovation

      Build launch ready roadmaps covering sourcing, co-man selection, and operational readiness

    • Contract Manufacturing 

      Identify, evaluate, and onboard co-manufacturers that meet product, volume, and quality requirements

    • Cost Optimization

      Diagnose cost drivers and implement strategies to reduce COGS without sacrificing quality

    • Benchmark Pricing

      Evaluate supplier quotes against market data to ensure competitive rates

    • Price Negotiations

      Lead data-backed negotiations that drive savings and strengthen supplier partnerships

    • Supplier Scorecards

      Create performance tracking systems to identify gaps, improve service, and support contract compliance

    • Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

      Build cross-functional alignment across supply, demand, and finance

    • Procurement

      Establish systems and processes for efficient purchasing and vendor communication

    • Inventory Management

      Optimize stock levels to improve turns, reduce shrink, and preserve working capital

    • Logistics and Fulfillment

      Manage 3PLs, warehousing, and last-mile delivery for omnichannel distribution

Trusted by Industry Leaders

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How We Work Together

We’ll start by aligning on your business goals and developing a clear, actionable plan to build, or reSource, your supply chain.

I’ll provide a detailed Proposal and Scope of Work with defined deliverables for us to review and refine together. Each project is structured flexibly to meet your specific needs and objectives.

  • Hourly Rate

    Expert support to augment, audit, or advise on existing operations. I provide insights, review documentation, vet partners, and deliver clarity and peace of mind when you need strategic guidance.

  • Time-Bound with Deliverables

    Tailored solutions for specific objectives, whether that's reSourcing supplier partnerships, launching a new product line with end-to-end supply chain support, or driving cost savings through experienced contract negotiations.

  • Monthly Retainer

    As a fractional executive, I lead, manage, and execute across all areas of the supply chain: sourcing, procurement, vendor management, manufacturing, logistics, and 3PL partnerships.

Case Studies

See how I’ve helped companies source new supply partners, scale their operations, and solve supply chain complexity.

Let’s Talk

Fill out the form or email me directly and I’ll be in touch within 48 hours.

jeff@resourcepartners.co