Responsible for driving revenue growth while optimizing operational efficiency. Lead the sales and marketing team in developing and executing strategies to achieve sales targets, expand market share, and enhance customer relationships and overseeing sales planning, forecasting, and performance analysis to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.Supply chain management, ensuring timely production, efficient inventory management, and cost-effective distribution. I work closely with production, logistics, and procurement teams to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve overall operational performance.Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that align sales and operations, ensuring seamless coordination between the two functions. I also monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

Lead the great associates and leaders of Sysco Jacksonville. Work collaboratively with Sales and Merchandising improving customer satisfaction and service. Production, Transportation, Safety, Loss Prevention, Operation, Sales, Merchandising, and Procurement.

Led the transition for the System Of The Future Coca-Cola Refranchise program, one of the largest transitions in history. Contributed as a team member to the Florida Coca-Cola, United Coca-Cola, and Consolidated Coca-Cola area transitions. Lead for the operations transitions of Arca-Continental Coca-Cola, Liberty Coca-Cola, N. New England, Viking, and Coca-Cola Canada

Direct field operations overseeing production, sales, and distribution centers managing over 45 million physical cases in Delaware, Philadelphia, and New Jersey. Responsible for guiding leaders in all Product Supply departments with full P&L responsibilities. Key Responsibilities:Prepare operating and capital budgets aligned with business needs; develop action plans to reduce overall costs.Manage complex projects from inception to delivery; direct teams to meet benchmarks and complete projects on time and within budget.Ensure operational processes and procedures comply with SOX, DOT, and Safety/OSHA standards.Provide leadership and mentorship to employees, driving them to achieve strategic and operational goals.Oversee Production, Distribution, Warehouse, Procurement, Fleet, and Planning operations.Develop and implement KPIs to ensure customer satisfaction while meeting business objectives.Collaborate with divisional leadership to develop improvement strategies and translate them into actionable plans for operations and financial sustainability.Develop and execute strategies to ensure operational decisions align with identified objectives.

Led operational functions for a 30-million-case distribution center, managing P&L, budgets, and forecasting while implementing operational efficiencies to drive customer retention and overall business success. Served as Facility Management Leadership for all product supply departments in distribution and warehouse.Key Responsibilities:Managed equipment capital investment program and led planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of maintenance and logistic funding.Guided and validated business process initiatives, restructuring the organization for optimal resource use, efficiency, and team effectiveness. Implemented Warehouse Management Systems.Achieved operational objectives through strategic planning, implementing production, productivity, and quality standards.Conducted hazard analysis, identified critical control points, and implemented preventative and corrective actions.Contributed to lean manufacturing principles, established effective inventory and quality control initiatives, and managed surplus and obsolete inventories.

Managed operations for a distribution center handling over six million cases. Directed and led Full Service, Warehouse Supervisors, and over 150 indirect reports. Ensured accurate and efficient product flow, quality assurance, and adherence to safety rules and regulations.Key Responsibilities:Oversaw operations to maximize resources for customer satisfaction, schedule adherence, and economic goals.Improved operations, drove solutions, and delivered the highest quality by analyzing processes, prioritizing activities, and leveraging best practices.Developed and mentored staff members to create a cohesive team, maximize productivity, and retain the most qualified talent.

Led all operations of a 7-million-case sales and distribution center with full P&L, budgeting, and forecasting responsibilities. Designed and executed strategic sales plans and programs to ensure long-term success and sustainability. Negotiated fiscally sound contracts and service agreements.Key Responsibilities:Drove revenue by developing and maintaining effective relationships with new and existing clientele.Initiated plans to secure business and adjusted tactics and methodologies based on thorough analysis of sales data and identified trends.Maximized quality and support of all products, services, and customer contractual obligations by coordinating processes and procedures and implementing efficient measures.Managed cross-functional teams, including Sales, Distribution, Warehouse, Merchandising, On-Premise, Service, and Administrative personnel. Led and developed leadership teams and over 200 indirect reports.Other Coca-Cola Roles:Sales Manager - Large StoresSales Manager - Small StoresCoca-Cola Bev Serve

-Led a $4 billion project to transition the Coca-Cola supply chain in Texas, Florida, the New York tri-state area, and Canada from corporate KO to new independent bottlers as the System of Future Transition VP for Coca-Cola Refreshments.-Managed the project implementing the supply chain for new emerging bottlers and implementing the Coke One North America (CONA) SAP platform.-Spearheaded a $24 million project to install Symbotic automated picking in a 19 million case warehouse.-Improved pick accuracy from 81% to 99.7% by implementing Manhattan voice pick technology.-Increased vehicle utilization by 22% through night delivery implementation and reduced overtime by 18% through warehouse optimization.-Reduced detention rates by 55% through deploying the BlueJay Dock.-Increased Direct Store Delivery (DSD) On-Time In-Full (OTIF) from 74% to 91% in one year.-Realized over $4 million in savings by renegotiating Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).-Managed regional and national accounts, driving sales growth and fostering long-term relationships.-Developed strategic sales plans for key accounts, identifying growth opportunities and implementing initiatives to maximize revenue.-Led negotiations for major contracts and agreements, ensuring favorable terms and mutual benefit.