Direct sales to drilling operations and rigs in the Permian Basin of West Texas. Reaching out to Rig Managers and Purchasing Agents to meet daily operation needs, supplies and services. Developing data base to ensure on-time delivery of supplies; streamlining purchasing and building a network of suppliers for ensure competitive pricing.

Lead 75+ employees in shipping, receiving, and warehousing activities of a 200,000 square foot refrigerated warehouse facility. Major responsibilities are as follows:Determine staffing needs of operation, warehouse and delivery, according to budget guidelines, business activity and job description.Coordinate forecasted inventories with ‘own brand’ manufacturing plants (ie. Milk and Meat) Outline and oversee process and procedure improvements for warehouse operation, inventory control, shipping functions and employee training. Coordinate outbound deliveries to stores and secondary distribution centerAdminister MMM (Manufacturer’s Maintenance Management) program for automated systems in departmentPrepare and administer employee performance reviews and assign monetary merit increases for hourly employees.Maintain rigorous USDA and FDA regulations associated with food safety (ie. FIFO and temperatures) Champion for warehouse safetyAdminister/facilitate employee engagement team meetings for continuous improvement

Directed the operations of a 200,000 square foot Distribution Center with $15M in inventory through budgeting, shipping, receiving, warehousing, customer service and inventory control. Major responsibilities were as follows:Led management team to determined the staffing needs of the operation according to the multi-shift business activity and job descriptions. Total employee count: 120Created instructional materials to outline the processes and procedures needed to perform inter-office and warehouse job functions; inventory control and cycle counting by RF/BARCODE system, instructed staff in DOT-approved packing and shipping procedures of hazardous materials; instructed staff in operation of power equipment (forklift, docklift, multi-level platform lift). Developed supervisors and lead personnel in communication skills, job performance appraisals, and disciplinary actions.Analyzed overall operation for manpower usage and payroll allocation, power equipment allowance, maintenance and repair costs.Prepared and administered salaried and hourly-paid employee performance reviews and assigned monetary merit increases.Maintained the safety and security reporting for the facility.Maintained a partnership through service and support of a 30-branch network with customer shipments and daily merchandise replenishment of branch facilities within a 5-state area.Coordinated pickup and delivery time with small parcel and common freight carriers to provide service to customers and branch locations.Developed and established an enhanced customer service program according to the needs and requirements of specific customers.Worked with sales team to formulate and implement market growth plans.