Retail Consulting & Supply Chain Leadership Team
Surmount Retail Services is supported by a team of experienced professionals with deep expertise across supply chain operations, retail execution, and global business development. We work collaboratively to deliver practical, results‑driven solutions for our clients.
Our Founder
Gabriel Antillon
Supply Chain & Operations Executive | Business Development & Global Expansion | International Business
With over 20 years of experience, Gabriel Antillon is a seasoned supply chain and operations executive recognized for leading high‑performing teams across manufacturing, distribution, and end‑to‑end supply chain operations. He brings a strong and proven track record of driving operational efficiency through an agile mindset, lean manufacturing principles, and servant leadership.
Throughout his career, Gabriel has successfully supported business growth initiatives, improved operational performance, and guided organizations through complex supply chain and retail challenges. His strategic approach combines hands‑on execution with long‑term planning, enabling organizations to scale effectively while maintaining quality, compliance, and profitability.
Leadership & Expertise
Gabriel’s expertise spans international business, launching warehouse distribution networks, and solving complex operational challenges with creativity and strategic insight. His leadership approach focuses on accountability, collaboration, and long‑term value creation.
Manufacturing
Our team has extensive experience streamlining production processes, improving operational efficiency, and reducing costs across diverse manufacturing environments. We support the implementation of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement frameworks, and advanced production technologies to enhance productivity, quality, and consistency.
In addition, we provide hands‑on support throughout acquisition and integration processes, serving as boots‑on‑the‑ground to ensure smooth transitions, operational alignment, and minimal disruption. Our approach ensures manufacturing operations remain stable, efficient, and scalable while maintaining high performance standards during periods of change and growth.
Logistics & Warehousing
Our logistics and warehousing expertise covers the planning, coordination, and execution of complex transportation and storage operations across the supply chain. We have successfully managed large‑scale logistics initiatives while improving efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.
Our team specializes in optimizing warehouse layouts, improving inventory accuracy, and streamlining inbound and outbound logistics processes. We also ensure strict compliance with safety regulations, operational standards, and retail requirements, helping clients reduce costs, improve delivery performance, and maintain operational excellence at scale.
Supply Chain, Distribution & Imports
We oversee end‑to‑end supply chain operations, from supplier coordination and production alignment to final distribution and delivery. Our team brings deep experience managing complex supply chain networks while ensuring efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
We have successfully managed domestic and international distribution networks, negotiated supplier and logistics contracts, and navigated international trade and import requirements. Our expertise includes customs coordination, regulatory compliance, and documentation management to minimize delays, reduce costs, and maintain uninterrupted product flow.
By aligning supply chain strategy with operational execution, we help clients build resilient, compliant, and cost‑effective distribution models that meet big‑box retail standards and support long‑term growth.
Reverse Logistics & Sustainability
Our experience includes managing end‑to‑end reverse logistics processes, including product returns, refurbishments, recycling, donation, and responsible disposal. We help clients design and implement efficient systems that recover value while minimizing waste and operational disruption.
Our approach focuses on sustainability, compliance, and customer experience. By optimizing reverse logistics workflows, we help organizations reduce environmental impact, control costs, and maintain high service standards—ensuring returned or excess products are handled responsibly and in alignment with both retail and regulatory expectations.
At Surmount Retail Services, our team brings deep industry expertise, strategic insight, and hands‑on execution across supply chain, operations, and retail representation. We work as an extension of your organization to deliver practical solutions that drive efficiency, strengthen relationships, and support sustainable growth in competitive retail environments.
From strategy development to operational execution and buyer engagement, we are committed to helping our clients navigate complexity and achieve measurable results.