Matt Lawrence
About Matt Lawrence
Matt Lawrence is the Director of Supply Chain at Spire, with over 22 years of experience in supply chain management and operations. He has previously held positions at PwC, Anheuser-Busch, and Express Scripts, and has a strong educational background in Operations Management and Supply Chain.
Current Role at Spire
Matt Lawrence has served as the Director of Supply Chain at Spire since 2017. In this role, he leads teams to evaluate existing supply chain structures and perform critical gap analysis. He specializes in building influence and support for organizational culture and process changes. His leadership focuses on ensuring the delivery of key objectives within tight timelines and budgetary constraints.
Previous Experience at PwC
Lawrence worked at PwC from 2012 to 2017, where he held two positions. Initially, he served as a Senior Management Consultant in Supply Chain Consulting for three years in the Greater St. Louis Area. He then transitioned to the role of Senior Program Manager, focusing on Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, and Operations Consulting for two years. His experience at PwC contributed to his expertise in supply chain and operations.
Experience at Anheuser-Busch
Matt Lawrence worked at Anheuser-Busch for a total of seven years, from 2000 to 2010. He held several positions, including Logistics Coordinator, Brewery Logistics Team Lead, and Manager of Demand and Supply Planning. His roles involved managing logistics operations and planning, which provided him with a solid foundation in supply chain management.
Educational Background
Lawrence has a strong educational background in supply chain and operations management. He studied at Missouri State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management from 1994 to 1999 and an MBA in 2000. Additionally, he studied Supply Chain at Saint Louis University, achieving a Certification in Advanced Supply Chain Management/Lean Logistics in 2007. He also completed the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program in 2013.
Professional Expertise
With over 22 years of experience in supply chain, operations, continuous improvement, and program/project management, Matt Lawrence has demonstrated success in generating significant cost reductions while improving service delivery. His expertise includes leading change management processes and evaluating supply chain structures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.