Assist Customers in the successful launch of new solutions by providing coaching and guidance prior to and after the go-live of the solution. Helped to develop the processes and deliverables to assist customers during the ramp up of new solutions. Perform operational audits of existing customer facilities to provide recommendations for improvements in people, process, and equipment. These audits include immediate suggestions as well as the development of a 3-to-5-year roadmap for improvements.

Proficient Expert in Material Handling Systems Automation including: Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Automatic Guided Vehicles, Goods to Man Picking, Split Case Pick to Light Systems, Sortation, Fork Lifts and Fleet Management Systems. Manage team responsible for design, engineering and project management of Material Handling & Facilities capital projects for 19 Distribution Centers across the country. Responsible for creation and management of annual $45M + budget for projects at all 19 Distribution Centers. Manage team of 4 engineers based at corporate office. Develop ROI and Business Cases for strategic projects across the network. Responsible for development and maintenance of 3 year roadmap for Material Handling & Facilities Maintenance Projects across the network. Work with Maintenance to develop strategy for support of Material Handling and Facilities Equipment across the network. Help lead multi-channel projects, which include cross functional support and input from allcompany aspects, going from Suppliers to Distribution Centers to Stores. Work with Group Procurement (Sourcing) on Supplier negotiations and relationships. Utilization of Lean Processes in project development and execution.

Manage team responsible for design, engineering and project management of Distribution Center Material Handling Systems at 9 Distribution Centers. Manage Engineering and Operational process improvement projects, which include cross functional teams impacting the supply chain, from Distribution Centers to Stores. Manage team of 7 engineers based at corporate office and remote locations. Provide Engineering support for Lean Process improvement projects. Develop ROI and Business Cases for engineering projects. Responsible for creation and maintenance of annual material handling budget for 9 Distribution Centers.

Responsible for design, engineering and project management of 4 new Distribution Centers and 3 major Distribution Center Remodels. Help lead development and implementation of processes to enable employment of people with disabilities at all of the Distribution Centers across the network. In 2005, named to Chain Store Age 40 Under 40; Retail's Rising Stars. Responsible for design,m engineering and project management of Distribution Center Material Handling Systems at 9 Distribution Centers. Develop network strategy for location and number of Distribution Centers across the country. Utilize DC capacity studies and Logic Tool modeling system. Conduct end to end flow studies from Manufacturer to Stores. Responsible for identification and implementation of process improvement projects. Responsible for creation and maintenance for annual capital budget. Develop ROI and Business Cases for Engineering projects.

Responsible for design, engineering and project management of 3 new Distribution Centers, 4 Distribution Center Expansions and 2 major Distribution Center Remodels. Conduct DC Capacity Studies. Responsible for identification and implementation of process improvement projects.Work with Operations, Maintenance and Suppliers on processes and capital projects. Responsible for maintenance of capital budget. Develop ROI and Business Cases for Engineering projects.