Responsible for all distribution operations including the management of receiving, quality control, inventory storage, reverse logistics, picking, packing and shipment to support fulfillment of 2,700 retail stores nationwide as well as e-commerce fulfillment.

Responsible for the development, sourcing, planning, procurement and profitability of four private label brands.Directed marketing plan, programs and collateral to realize an 80% increase in gross profitability.

Responsible for the strategic planning, staffing, direction and efficiency of all Supply Chain activities including Purchasing, Procurement, Distribution Operations, Information Technology and Marketing activities with over 125 FTE’s under management.Key member of Executive Leadership Team charged with strategic and tactical execution of organizational vision as well as implementation of corporate initiatives to meet annual goals.Executive management over $210 million in direct spend in 2016 for direct import delivery and domestic distribution to support thirty-five branch locations in eight states.Increased Stock Fill Rate from 93.4% to 98% on A ranked items.Developed measurement and tracking of vendor rebate programs and returns to enhance company profitability. Strategic direction of Central Distribution Center, a three shift operation with over 120 warehouse and transportation associates containing over $26MM in inventory.Implemented control policies and space utilization projects within distribution center to maximize space utilization.Given responsibility for strategic direction of all Information Technology infrastructure including ERP systems and communications. Developed new strategic direction for current projects and enhancements to drive efficiencies and promote profitability.Launched mobile sales platform for ERP system to enable on demand product research and field order entry.Successfully lead team in the planning, development, execution and launch of new branch location as well as a second distribution center.

Responsible for the direction of purchasing department leading staff of purchasing professionals for all forecasting, planning and procurement activities over four diverse product categories.Initiated reclassification of all products to identify proper class and rank for proper inventory management as well as demand planning enhancements and key performance measurements.Successfully realized a reduction non-stock inventory from $11.5 million to $5 million mitigating obsolete inventory risk to the business and increasing inventory turns metric as well as bank availability.Given responsibility for Marketing Department in first six months of hire. Developed several department advancements including the implementation of an annual marketing plan, rebranding of all business units, associate apparel program, new electronic media displays in branches, branding of company delivery vehicles, co-op tracking program, print media advancements, company sales events as well as new web and mobile sites.Launched service level reporting at the line level for fill rate inventory performance measurement.Experienced in Epicor Eclipse ERP systems

Responsible for the strategic planning and direction of all Supply Chain activities including purchasing and warehouse operations to support US based manufacturing operations.Member of Leadership Team charged with strategic and tactical execution of organizational vision and mission as well as implementation of initiatives to meet corporate goals.Responsible for over $50 million in direct spend to support two manufacturing plants.Increased Stock Yield (Fill Rate to Production) from 95.8% to 97.4% in one quarter surpassing best mark of 97.1 in 2007. Demonstrated abilities to interpret, enforce and negotiate supply contracts with large vendor base to reduce costs and defend company margin through the prevention of price increases due to current market conditions. Effort lead to over $1MM in savings in 2008.Responsible for the management and direction of staff including department managers, Buyer/Planner and Procurement professionals as well as warehouse staff.

Responsible for the strategic planning, direction and efficiency of all Supply Chain activities for China based manufacturing operations to support $330 to $400 million in annual sales.Completed the site selection and negotiation of a $2MM lease agreement for the launch and direction of a new west coast distribution center location in Stockton, CA.Responsible for over $250 million in direct spend in 2007 for international direct import delivery and US distribution to support sales channel initiatives.Initiated cost reduction project benchmarking inbound freight logistics to realize cost savings of over $250K per year on inbound ocean freight costs from Asia sources.Realized more than 50% savings on all customs brokerage services for international freight through revised management policies and key partnership development.Experienced in Asian logistics and business operations through frequent travel to Shanghai, Shen Zhen, Zhen Jiang and Hong Kong, China.