Dave Bruce Email & Phone Number

Concord, Nc, Us

DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS AND WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS- Support / develop logistics and warehouse teams in accordance to company guidelines.- Initiate, manage, and monitor all contracts for movement of inventory, inbound and outbound, internationally and domestic.- Negotiate contracts and rates with freight forwarder, truck load, and small package carriers- Ensure compliance with all international / domestic shipping guidelines while managing specific customer routing guides are met for all outbound shipments.- Develop and track key inventory performance metrics to include: fill rate, inventory turns, liquidations as a percentage of inventory sales.- Define and manage annual / actual cost budgets for all logistics and warehouse operations- Manage transfer of physical inventory between warehouses to facilitate sales, also to include inventory transit through NetSuite including West Coast Operations as needed.- Direct the publishing of inbound shipping schedule dates to accurately project revenue generation schedules.- Work closely with the Production Development Team to schedule shipping of product as needed- Track inventory space utilization and manage Warehouse Sq. Footage in all facilities- Define staffing needs to address seasonal inbound and outbound demand to remain complaint with trading partners requirements

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

•Responsible for all inventory put away and order selection on the shift and promised service levels, work flow constraints, ship schedules and other considerations.• Directed all receiving and shipping associates to fill orders correctly and in a timely manner to meet customer requirements. •Directed as many as 65 – 70 hourly associate. Ensure wave pick ticket selections sequencing are performed accurately for a single and multi-SKU orders, and non-tasked, cuba - scan. •Directed all ASN / merchandise flow and allocation of resources.•Drive performance among the associates is the contributing factor to seeking the highest UPH score •Provides daily input to peers to ensure all options are being explored and considered.

Dublin, Ca, Us

• Responsibilities include managing a 600 thousand square ft storage area with approximately 8849 Tilt tray / store locations with inventory worth over $400 million. • Manage 60-80 associates in production Tilt Tray Modules, and Pack away operation assessing production schedules and man hour requirements for completion of job assignments. • Adapted and gained greater flexibility by working all hours requested by management. Evaluated and assessed production methods, employee profiles, and efficiency for improvements through administration of quarterly reviews, observations, and performance evaluations.• Interpreted company policies and procedures to ensure compliance and adherence as well as enforce safety regulations( conducting weekly safety meetings )• Coached and counseled associates in reaching set unit per hour goal and developed training techniques to inspire and encourage associate development.• 5S culture – challenge associates to take on more responsibility in there quads ensuring that their areas are kept clean in full support of the Managing Associates Performance and 5S guidelines

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us

•Directed and executed the opening of a 225,000-sq ft satellite facility. Major involvement with contractors and vendors of Conveyer and Speed rack installation. Administered transfers of associates, equipment, and operating systems. •Managed complete operations of satellite facility including 85 -90 associates, group leaders and administration staff•Communicated and administered LTL drop carrier documentation through Lead Time and QC issues, resulting in Lead time reduction from 3.78 days to 1.53 days under my supervision.•Administered Kingsway’s Pic to Lite systems to include start up, shut down, trouble shoot, daily maintenance of pic lines, and line terminals. Technical support included: Stock analysis, Variance, On Hold, WMS, RF and Inventory•Developed a teamwork concept in receiving production, which improved production 35% in a three-month period. Accountability and Reassurance procedures were key to this success.•Administered terminations, discipline action, productivity, and quality reports. •Responsibility for all operations, warehouse delivery and customer service. •Implement corporate plans with the goal of supporting sales growth with customer service excellence, improving KPIs at the lowest cost. •Communicates and upholds the Mission, Values, and Customer Beliefs.Leadership role in company process improvement workshops and meetings. •Serves as a contributing member of corporate growth strategy team. •Works with HR to define job descriptions of Distribution and Operations positions. •Leads all operations activities and initiatives. •Ensures excellent internal customer service experience and internal customer engagement is achieved. •Partners with HR to execute staffing plan. •Manages and communicates key Management Reports. •Oversees consistent implementation of process and policy standards across the Distribution Center

Operations Leadership: •Manage and coordinate Material Distribution Center operation strategies and activities as set forth by the Distribution Manager. •Directly Supervise personnel and Equipment Operators. •Oversee the coordination of job site material deliveries and material transfers. •Monitor all daily inventory transactions i.e. material requisitioning, receiving, issuing •Maintain inventory accuracy through daily cycle counting activities. •Drive communication within the Hechinger Distribution Center Inventory & Distribution group. •Assure all Inventory & Distribution procedures are followed and adhered to. •Recommend opportunities to improve processes and performance. •Contribute to the achievement of Inventory & Distribution and Supply Chain goals and initiatives. •Promote a positive service environment within the work group, Distribution function and the Supply Chain. People Leadership: •Provide opportunities for cross training and leadership development. •Provide mentoring, coaching, performance reviews and career development for subordinates. •Implement strategies to motivate workers to achieve work goals. •Assign responsibility for specified work and disseminate policies and objectives to the work group. •Resolve problems associated with the timely completion of assigned work.

Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

General Studies