Ron Brown Email & Phone Number

Carlisle, PA, US

• I was Allen Distributions Leader in driving efficient distribution and logistical operations across multiple facilities within Lehigh Valley.
• Through the identification of valuable production and leadership methodologies, I was able to present new areas of opportunity to leadership teams and establish new initiatives.
• I led the overhaul of an underperforming facility by introducing streamlined initiatives and procedural standards. This enabled us to quickly turn around service levels and financial performance within the first four.
• I undertook the full leadership of a troubled start-up facility, where I built new strategies and processes that stabilized the operations and retained a key legacy client.

Camden, New Jersey, US

• In this role I utilized my continuous improvement mindset to advance process improvement, operational consistency, and training initiatives during a time of rapid growth. I maintained the consistency of operations.
• By continually identifying advancements in technology and processes for future adoption I maximized the capabilities of warehouse management systems
• I targeted market shifts and harnessed new opportunities that were key to tripling annual revenue in an emerging market.
• Through the introduction of training programs we were able to target and mentor new leaders for growth that supported the company's rapid expansion.
• By integrating engagement, culture, and development programs that bolstered employees I drove the company to gain recognition as a preferred employer.
• I led the onboarding of five major and multiple smaller clients; I leveraged my communication expertise to build and foster relationships with current client base.

Temple, Texas, US

• As a thought leader I was the one that set the strategic direction and developed distribution execution for McLane--one of the largest distributors in America, serving convenience stores, mass merchants, and chain.
• Owned the success of a 400K-square-foot facility, where I supported 480 teammates and drivers who serviced 2,500 locations with an annual revenue of $1.2B+.
• By clearly defining metrics and tracking goals, I built a clear focus that was crucial in boosting distribution productivity by 10%.
• I developed an improved communication focus and championed a more engaged leadership team that was key to improving annual employee survey ratings by eight points.

Bentonville, Arkansas, US

• My tenure with Walmart runs deep, it was where I began my distribution journey. In this role I was challenged with delivering the vision, leadership, and management critically necessary to ensure that the accurate.
• I led the reverse logistics division comprised of six return centers that managed the returns for Walmart and Sam's Club retail locations with an annual revenue of $5B.
• I steered the forward logistics divisions that serviced 500 stores, with each facility shipping $1.5B+ in merchandise per year.
• I was the leader behind the design and implementation of a $24M automated yard management system that was launched across all Walmart distribution centers; by interfacing with project management teams I was able to.
• I initiated reverse logistics initiatives including transportation optimization and network capacity modeling redesign that realized a $35M annual savings.
• I exposed the need for additional warehouse space, parking, and trailer allocation, and communicated with executive teams so that we could continue to drive sustainable volume growth.

Bentonville, Arkansas, US

Ten years of progressive responsibilities in 5 distribution centers. Experience with starting up new DC operations and turning around struggling operations.