Experienced Senior Logistics Professional with a proven track record of over a decade, leading the development and execution of high-profile distribution operations within both commercial and military sectors. My extensive expertise in identifying new opportunities and forging strategic partnerships has afforded me to enhance profitability. I am a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams, highly skilled in operational improvement of supply chain systems with a focus on implementing best practices, lean principles and fostering open and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Xpdel Supply Chain
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Operations ManagerXpdel Supply ChainTexas, United States
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Senior Operations ManagerXpdel Supply Chain 2021 - PresentDirects the daily activities of a startup high-volume pick, pack, ship 3PL Fulfillment Center; key responsibilities include planning and execution of weekly volume as well as managing the day-to-day operation of the facility's staffing, ensuring inventory accuracy, Food Safety/Quality Control, and coaching and all personnel-related issues. Responsible for all product life cycle including receive, ship, store and distribute product and/or material within the fulfillment center. ★Exceeded client expectations of the Experience, the Service and especially the Value, all while exemplifying our company values and culture and culminating in satisfied customers and accomplishing the mission.★✔Doubled revenue within 1st year; developed Daily Management Board to help eliminate waste & drive profitability of the FC by 31%.✔Scale the warehouse team by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; indirectly manage Warehouse Delivery Fleet, ensuring operations executes on-time with quality deliveries. ✔Led all FCs in network of 9 others in Quality, Customer Satisfaction, & Safety; implement best-in-class working and safety procedures and physical layout for the entire FC.
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Senior Logistics ManagerWalmart 2018 - 2020Bentonville, Arkansas, UsDirect the day-to-day operations for order filling and product flow throughout a 4.2 million sq. ft state of the art distribution center with over 120 associates and over 500 aisles of storage space. Set, plan, and project daily productivity objectives for production teams to complete the daily workload. Oversee stock control and warehousing the flow of freight.★ Chosen by the executive senior leadership team to be the Logistics Manager in charge of planning, order-filling, shipment accuracy, cost, and quality for Wal-Mart’s most critical annual event that encompassed Black Friday Holiday Shipments to be sent to over 1,400 Wal-Mart Stores in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas★✔ Led the order-filling & reserve-stock-replenishment teams to one of their highest and facility leading production efficiency ratings at a 99.43%.✔ Mentored, coached and developed several associates that took on roles of increased responsibility. Project Oversight: Direct-to-Store Black Friday Holiday Logistics Shipment✔ Achieved 100% shipment accuracy rating, and exceeded company expectations by finishing 2-weeks ahead of schedule while directing the Annual Supply Chain 2 month Direct-to-Store Black Friday Holiday shipment event.✔ Praised by senior leadership for achieving superb results despite operational challenges that the Covid pandemic provided. -
Assistant Division Operations/Division Safety OfficerUs Army 2016 - 2018Arlington, Virginia, UsProvided oversight of all logistical operations and training management for operations located in Texas and Oklahoma with approximately 481 personnel. Responsible for quality control in occupational technical and logistics procedures and ensuring all necessary related safety projects and equipment are being utilized to their highest standards.★Transportation Liaison Officer for George H.W. Bush State Funeral for the Texas portion of his funeral.★✔ Exceeded higher level leadership expectations by developing and executing a detailed fix-it plan that led to the operation going from a previously failed rating of 77.54% to receiving a superior rating of 95% on the maintenance re-inspection on short notice.✔ Stood up the Division’s Safety Program, a high area of serve deficiency within the unit; crafted safety messaging and tips to fulfill risk prevention requirements ensuring the safety and readiness of personnel.✔ Utilized lead principles to bring back accountability and organization to the supply chain operation that resulted into $2.2M in savings.✔ Developed company operational orders and SOPs for Supply, Food Service, Maintenance, and Key control that enabled accountability; acting as a key leader for Maintenance, Distribution and HQs platoon in the absence of platoon leaders. -
Transportation ManagerSafeway 2014 - 2016UsDirected day to day transportation operations for all inbound/outbound product movement out of one of the largest Distribution Centers in the United States (2.2 million sq. ft) and with an average of 510 outbound loads daily. Managed the coordination of logistic operations with the transportation department and the Warehouse Operations Team in a high-volume distribution environment supervising a large workforce of 450 + drivers and 8 supervisors in a union environment.✔ Created a safety rewards program that rewarded employees for their periods of being injury free and cut down the injury rate by 24%.✔ Fostered a team-oriented work environment that helped cut down on union grievances by over 30% for the department.✔ Coordinated with warehouse operations leadership to cut down floor-count excess and ensure trailer cubic space was getting utilized efficiently that resulted in a 12% increase in revenue and increased on-time delivery rate by over 60%. -
Terminal ManagerConsolidated Cargo Carriers 2012 - 2014Directed the movement of outbound freight valued in excess of $8M, including 350+ monthly outbound loads. Managed the day-to-day operations of a steel cargo flat-bed trucking terminal 20K sq. ft that included transportation dispatching and forecasting, business relations, scheduling, maintenance, resource requisitioning, resource allocation, hiring/recruiting, and a fleet valued in excess of $1.8M. Managed key logistics staff members including nine truck drivers, four forklift drivers, two administrative specialists, and three managers. Maintained state and federal required documentation and DOT records, monthly salary allocations, unit cost analysis, truck / trailer licenses, and state/federal registrations.✔ Analyzed end-to-end process for operations: Located excesses and restructured management policies in order to reduce operational expenses and improve service and employee morale; resulted in reducing detention/layover costs and employee overtime while making the overall operation more efficient for the company by over 90%.✔ Utilized extensive knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Transportation, and EEOC regulatory and performance guidelines to maintain a 100% safety record.
Derek Nail Education Details
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Mississippi State UniversitySociology
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Derek Nail attended Mississippi State University.
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