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Balingen, De

Toronto, On, Ca

Deliver strategic leadership in managing revenue ($47MM), profitability, and client relationship of 4 Distribution Centres totaling over 860K square feet, including the SCI showcase facility. Deployed Collaborative Robots into an E-Commerce operation of a Fast Fashion Retailer, an Automated Storage and Retrieval System for an E-Commerce operation of a leading cosmetics company, and an Automated Box On Demand System for a leading drinkware company. Lead the design and subsequent relocation of a 330,000-square-foot distribution center for a large retailer in order to handle client expansion and increase operational efficiency.Key Achievements:● Achieved over $1.7MM in continuous improvement savings over first three years.● Received Bronze Level Lean System Certification in three facilities.● Increased revenue by $17MM through on-boarding of nine new clients during first three years.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Oversaw operations of the largest event rental company in Canada (6th largest in North America), including last mile delivery (private fleet), shipping, receiving, cleaning, repair, procurement, human resources, and information technology. Led introduction and implementation of Key Performance Indicator measurements.Key Achievements:● Improved delivery capacity by 12% through process improvements.● Developed Standard Operating Procedure Manual and Work Instructions for delivery, set-up, and take-down.

Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, De

Held responsible for the Strategy and Operation Multichannel Fulfilment of high-end appliances, vacuums, and service parts through: Red Carpet Home Delivery (private fleet and outsourced), E-commerce, retail, and wholesale distribution through 4 Miele distribution centres across Canada. Transformed the delivery strategy for efficient service delivery with increased capacity to keep pace with significant sales growth.Key Achievements:● Grew optimization delivered capacity gains from 32% to 47% in core markets and greater flexibility in non-core markets.● Created a Standard Operating Procedure Manual and Work Instructions (including videos) for Red Carpet Home Delivery, Outbound Logistics Planning, and the distribution centres.

Served as a senior Leader of a Logistics Support Centre of over 120 employees. Directed numerous operations, encompassing inventory forecasting and replenishment, wheelchair assembly, wheelchair repair (field and in-shop), home delivery and set-up, installation, receiving, picking, and reverse logistics. Involved in implementation of a formal labour management program including productivity standards, quality standards, with monthly and annual productivity reviews.Key Achievements:● Maximized productivity by 18% and closed assembly operations in five other centres across Ontario.● Played a vital role as a member of the Product Assessment Team to evaluate and approve new products to be offered for sale.● Boosted employee engagement score (AON Hewitt) from 34% to 56% in under one year.● Led the transfer of non-value-added deliveries to contract carriers and reduced fleet and manpower by 12%.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Managed efficient operation of a Distribution Centre providing same-day delivery of medical and surgical supplies to 8 major hospitals in Toronto. Led the implementation of a formal labour management program including productivity standards, quality standards, with monthly and annual productivity reviews.Key Achievements:● Increased overall facility productivity by 73.8% during first 32 months.● Led the design and implementation of SAP WMS (EWM) into the Distribution Centre.