ABOUT
Meet Your Supply
Chain Expert
Growing a CPG brand is exciting—but it’s also stressfull and chaotic. Between supplier delays, inventory headaches, and constant cost pressure, it’s easy to feel like your backend is holding you back. That’s where S3Connect comes in. We partner with growth-stage brands to simplify operations, cut through complexity, and build processes that can actually support scale.
At the heart of it all is Beth Brown.
Hi, I'm Beth Brown.
Your CPG Supply Chain Partner
With 25+ years in CPG, I partner with brands to simplify planning, strengthen supplier relationships, and connect operations, finance, and sales so growth is intentional and sustainable.
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As Founder & CEO of S3 Connect, I build the processes and connected supply chain foundation brands need to protect margin, improve cash flow, and support scalable growth.
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I also serve as Senior Advisor for Strategic Sourcing at Agrowgate and mentor emerging brands through SKU, TIG Brands, and Food'NBev Connect, helping founders avoid pitfalls, make smarter decisions, and build strong operating foundations from day one.
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I’ve worked across every stage of the CPG journey, leading supply chain strategy, process optimization, strategic sourcing, and third-party partnership management for brands like Diageo, Pepsi, and Gillette AND fast growing startups.
Delivers Impactfull Results
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Built smarter supply planning + inventory strategies that improved flexibility, boosted cash flow, and reduced waste
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Led innovation, rebranding, and recipe optimization projects for leading beverage brands and emerging natural products
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Implemented SOPs and process improvement frameworks that reduced excess & obsolete inventory, increased cash visibility, and aligned supply and demand
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Drove COGS savings and margin growth through better procurement, forecasting, and vendor management
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Created governance models and partner onboarding systems that save time, resources, prevent missteps
Career Highlights
Beth brings a deep well of experience from both powerhouse brands and fast-growing startups. She currently serves as a Senior Advisor for Strategic Sourcing at Agrowgate and mentors emerging CPG companies through accelerator programs including SKU, TIG Brands, and Food'NBev Connect.
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Previously held supply chain and ops leadership roles at Reed’s, Diageo, Pepsi, and Gillette
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Known for connecting strategy and execution across procurement, sourcing, and inventory
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Holds a BS in Operations Management from Syracuse University and an MBA from Northeastern University