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Austin, TX, US

Austin, Texas, United States

• Manage Branch of 6-10 employees with $2m in Inventory and ~$5m + growing in annual sales of a new branch start up
• Set targets and Meet KPI productivity metrics provided by the SVP of Distribution Operations.
• Interview, hire, terminate, discipline and review all assigned branch personal while overviewing training and development.
• Facilities Maintenance Trouble Shooting/Problem Solving Streamlines administrative functions for Customer Service, Warehouse, Inventory Control and Sales Manages Branch Claims

• Led a team of over 50 remote Mobile Site Specialists to meet operational needs.
• Created and implemented standard operating procedures and KPIs in line with company vision, fostering sustainability and efficiency.
• Coordinated the creation and decommissioning logistics of locations, including integrated research B&M facilities, vehicle-based remote patient access locations, hybrid island hubs, and mobile pop-up sites.
• Developed and maintained complex staffing models for nationwide decentralized clinical research studies
• Applied continuous improvement methodologies to increase quality of service to patients.
• Managed a large fleet patient access vehicles including outfitting, deployment, and maintenance

Austin, Texas, United States

• Set up 50,000 Square Foot warehouse with racking, personnel, and systemic processes.
• Managed remote test site logistics and supply operations, sending over $5 million in product weekly to 100+ mobile test sites around the United States.
• Assisted in setting up medical production operations, producing over 10,000 test kits weekly.
• Managed NetSuite inventory and item data for both Curative and 3PL warehouses.
• Arranged and directed transport of large deliveries through 3PL partners.

Austin, Texas, United States

• Overall Coordination and Communication of the Warehouse
• Drove process improvement to better organize and maintain Warehouse Operations.
• Design and implement inventory control procedures to better manage inventory and include FIFO.

Austin, Texas Area

• Monitor departments on a daily basis. Identify and report on inefficiencies and successes.
• Design and implement improvement projects to develop/evolve a more efficient workflow.
• Coordinate with Account Managers to ensure client needs are being met.
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001 standards, ensure company maintains certification.

Austin, Texas Area

• Developed and maintained optimum inventory levels, ordering over $300,000 worth of product monthly.
• Collaborated with Customer Service Managers to resolve product and supply issues to best service 50+ clients.
• Created process improvements for warehouse picking operations, significantly reducing overtime hours by 15%.
• Negotiated Pricing and built relationships with vendors to proactively prevent vendor side supply issues.
• Performs reconciliations, validations and audits of warehouse inventory operations. Implements corrective actions to ensure KPIs are met.

Austin, Texas Area

• Supervised inbound / outbound logistics operations including transportation, warehouse activities, quality management, and safety performance.
• Developed and implemented process improvements to inventory, data collection, and route planning.
• Ensured smooth final mile delivery operations through monitoring daily delivery schedule.
• Worked with clients to resolve dispatch, claim management, and invoicing issues.
• Aided in recruiting/onboarding independent vehicle owner operators.

• Supervised 18 warehouse workers in day to day outbound operations providing coaching, performance feedback and application of policies and procedures.
• Accomplished cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness objectives through management of distribution center operations.
• Initiated job requisition, sources and interviewed over 40 potential candidates for warehouse positions.
• Analyzed work volume to proactively determine staffing levels while still meeting customer demand.
• Monitored productivity and errors to help develop teammates and ensure they met KPIs.
• Maintained a clean and well-organized warehouse by working hand in hand with sanitation staff and issuing work orders for repairs.

Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

• Supervised 20 supply warehouse workers in day to day warehouse operations.
• Resolved operational problems to minimize delay in supply.
• Directed procurement, storage, and distribution operations.
• Audited and reconciled assigned inventory through inventory management systems.

Afghanistan

• Operated autonomously for 6 months, developing and executing a plan for the movement of over 110 personnel and $5 million worth of military equipment through Khandahar.
• Supported and maintained a strategic partnership between operations in Kandahar and Shindand.
• Coordinated with contractors to move, repair, and request equipment and services.

Ansbach, Germany

• Managed over 50 technicians and mechanics overseeing work schedule and day to day operations.
• Oversaw the Katterbach garrison maintenance operation for 173 vehicles.
• Oversaw the procurement of parts and supplies through SAMS-1e System, maintaining optimum inventory levels.
• Forecasted fuel usage and implemented process controls to minimize fuel issues during operations.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Graduated November 2018.

Bachelor'S Degree, Geography

Activities and Societies: Investment Club, Asian Pacific Appreciation Club, Intramural Combatives Coach, Special Interest Group on.

High School

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Chess club, French Club, Football, Wrestling, TennisNational Honors Society, Football.