G. Clarke Ritchlin Jr Email & Phone Number

Torrance, California, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Passionate about distribution design and process improvements. Combined facility shipping Safilo USA and Smith Optics.

Denver, Colorado

Denver, Co

Increased productivity by analyzing systems, recommending solutions, and automating processes, resulting in improved output, lowered costs, and time savings.

Greater Denver Area

Dual responsibility of Safilo Director of Operations for Sunglass Distribution and Director of Operations for the Outlook Eyewear Division; Drove continual efficiency gains and improvements to day-to-day processes on two different MIS systems.  Development and ownership of $12.9 million total operating budget. Reduced cost by identifying and then negotiating lease for 136,000 sq. ft. facility then managing move/consolidation. Reduced 3PL cost by $.1 million by identifying vendors and negotiating contracts.  Improved service and reduced cost in a multi- phase consolidation of Sunglass distribution.  Improved service and reduced cost by working with MIS to develop WMS enhancements to reduce cost by over $.5 million while increasing customer service levels. Managed multiple implementations including RF, directed put-away, batching programs, etc. Reduced cost by Defining and implementing put-to-light systems that saved $.25 MM. Realized an 18% improvement in effectiveness through improved scheduling, communications and management structure and a Lean Six Sigma philosophy. Improved service by designing and implementing with MIS an order tracking system in the DC which allowed for order prioritization and tracking of KPI’s. Reduced customer charge-backs by developing procedures in the returns function and worked with CRM group for crediting and disposition of refused shipments. Reduced complexity and cost by $.5 million negotiating multi-million dollar short and long-term contracts. Increased sales by interfacing with buying and operations teams from major retailers (JC Penny, Target, Tommy Hilfiger, etc.) to develop and finalize programs. Increased efficiency and reduced cost by developing best practices in the hiring, training, and developing of employees and in providing performance evaluations, and coaching. Reduced risk by ensuring DC met current OSHA, ADA, and local code requirements. Ensured procedures were documented and updated.

Greater Denver Area

One of four managers who purchased Outlook from corporate owner and moved the distribution center from San Antonio, TX to Denver, CO; duties included budgeting and management of all Customer Service, Supply Chain, HR, and MIS functions; business was purchased by Safilo USA in 2003; retained as the Director/Manager of Denver location Operations. Managed customer service group which included development of customer programs (custom and VMI) through EDI and manual entry of customer orders. Moved DC to Denver in less than ninety days due to sale of existing facility in Texas.  Move of ERP mainframe from New York and expansion of DC facility during later acquisition. Hired and developed management team that drove continual improvements to processes which resulted in the company earning multiple awards from its customer base. Drove supplier consolidation initiative that controlled cost increase pressure from vendors and reduced supplier base by 20% with no loss of service. Negotiated new freight contract that saved 18% in total freight cost. Implemented quality control measures and tracking for the supplier base using objective data to track total supplier performance. Developed customer specific programs that increased sales by $2.1 million.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.82 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor SocietyGraduated Magna Cum Laude in May of 2018 Supply Chain Management. Business.

Certificate, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt