SUMMARY:

• Strategic, solutions - oriented, global supply chain leader with over 25 years’ experience in Global Logistics & Distribution, Fulfillment Operations, Multi-Site Management, E-Commerce Fulfillment, Sourcing & Procurement, Integrated Business Planning, Supply Chain Digitalization, Order Management, Process Improvement, and Regulatory Compliance. Areas of Expertise include:
• Sales & Operations Planning
• Reverse Logistics
• Revenue & Profit Growth
• Logistics Sourcing & Procurement
• Operational Excellence
• Budgeting and ROI Analysis
• Inventory Control & Management
• Quality Control & Assurance
• Warehousing & WH Automation
• Project Management
• Supply & Demand Planning
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Export/Import Compliance
• Digitalization
• Network Design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

SENIOR DIRECTOR GLOBAL LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION

Responsibilities:

• Supported Confidential /Signify Freight & Distribution Post Merger Integration team which delivered $5M in synergy savings (Freight negotiations/Process Optimization/Network Footprint Redesign).
• Achieved significant improvements in all operational metrics including cost, service, quality, and safety.
• Continually deliver over $3M in cost savings annually, driven by process improvement, waste elimination and freight initiatives.
• Implemented Robotics AGV for parcel picking in all Central Distribution Centers that resulted in a 30% productivity improvement.
• Responsible for TMS and End-To-End inbound logistics visibility platform implementation.
• Best in Class OSHA Safety rating and exceptional Safety practices. improvement/efficiencies that result in annual cost-savings and productivity improvements.
• Responsible for new Distribution Center start-up including warehouse location selection, operational design, product slotting, pick path optimization and engineering labor standards.
• Develop strategies and methods to continuously measure, improve and refine distribution capabilities by working with all levels of management across cross-functional teams.
• Successfully partnered with business unit leaders, global supply chain peers and 3PL providers to develop and implement innovative strategies to improve warehouse productivity, and delivery performance.
• Had oversight over all the central and regional distribution centers located in North America (9 locations, footprint > 2 million sq. ft.).
• Oversaw consolidation/closure of 2 warehouses into one location that resulted in annual savings of $300K and improved on-time delivery performance by 6%.
• Member of steering committee that oversaw distribution network study to optimize/simplify inbound and outbound flow of products into Confidential distribution centers.
• Managed overall budget in excess of $36M.
• Oversaw finished goods inventory in excess of $200M (15,000 SKUS) across multiple sites.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION

Responsibilities:

• Successfully supported the implementation of multiple Warehouse Management Systems including JDA/Blue Yonder, SAP, Sterling all achieving significant productivity gains.
• Achieved $200K labor savings through engineered labor standards.
• Successfully supported Lean Logistic activities including multiple KAIZEN events that generated savings of $5M.
• Deployed Hub and Spoke Distribution model through CHAINalytics Inventory Optimization Plan that resulted in $500K Logistics Savings.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

SENIOR DISTRIBUTION CENTER MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• Improved OSHA Safety Incident Rate from through consistent and proactive Safety standards.
• Led Product Slotting Project with Georgia Tech Senior Design Team where warehouse flow was improved by 10%.
• Reduced internal company warranty expense by $300,000 through aggressive process improvements.
• Increased operational productivity by 25% through the implementation Red Prairie WMS and LMS slotting of high velocity pick aisles and reduced warehouse-staffing requirements by 14%.
• Introduced and implemented Lean Logistics Principles to Confidential Distribution Center generating cost savings of $200,000 in the first six months. Utilized Lean approach towards benchmarking trips completed with Con-Way Express, EXEL Logistics, Caterpillar, Cummins Filtration, Oxford University Press and AutoZone Companies.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

LOGISTICS MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• Deployed Lean actions that generated packaging supplies cost reductions of $200K.
• Responsible for Team Leader-development and implementation of HON and AllSteel Lean Assessment and Applied Learning Centers.
• Managed Strategic Sourcing Initiative for Material Handling Equipment resulting in $1M savings.
• Project leader in executing damage reduction initiatives resulting in $3M savings.
• Participated in several KAIZENS' with the Shingijutsu Lean Experts.

Confidential, Cleveland, OH

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• On-hand Inventory: $6.5M, Budget: $3M and Managed 80 employees, 25,000 SKU’s.
• Implemented Key Performance Indicators to measure weekly and year to date business results on 23 key performance measurements in Customer Service, Production, Receiving/Inventory Control, and Transportation teams.

Confidential

NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER MANAGER

Responsibilities:

• On-hand Inventory: $20M, Budget: $2M, $250K Capital Budget and Managed 36 employees, 15,000 SKU's.
• Achieved replenishment fill rates to the Hilti Distribution Centers of 99.5%.
• Held variety of Leadership roles in Operations, Supply chain and Logistics.
• Team leader to improve teamwork and communication in the Logistics Department.
• Reduced EXEL 3PL warehouse expense of $100K by consolidation of Strut product line.
• Aggressively reduced local delivery expense of $160K over a 5-year period in a sales market that grew by 4% each year.
• Actively involved in all LTL freight contracts and local courier delivery negotiations.
• Designed and implemented Key Performance Report to measure monthly business results on 25 strategic performance areas for the 3rd Shift, Shipping, and Receiving teams.