Currently spearheading 40 cross-functional professionals in providing consultative marketing and operational support to 430 owner/operators through 650+ North American auto franchise retail locations, representing $410M in annual revenue. Focus on continually enhancing value proposition of franchisees through deal negotiations and approval with suppliers and key manufacturer partners.

Directed 400+ associates across 18 distribution centers and instituted hub-and-spoke model to continually boost sales and broaden customer access to products. Designed and executed strategic sales and operating plan that increased revenue by 8% in 2016 and 11% in 2017. Directed two warehouse consolidation initiatives, while maintaining overall revenue performance and reducing operating expenses by nearly 12%.

Oversaw instituting optimal procedures, streamlining distribution channels, reducing operating expenses, and navigating M&A activities with 10-person team. Efficiently consolidated 15 distribution centers, while smoothly integrating two M&As, representing $1.3B in total annual revenue. Led teams in facilitating 12 distribution center locations, eight “greenfield” openings, and 32 Oracle WMS conversions; also organized Oracle/WMS requirements for the company’s 2015 supply chain project.

General ManagerDirector - OperationsOversaw 31 associates and $2.2M OpEx budget in handling shipping for 2.1 million cases annually, representing $53M in sales through Phoenix location. Supervised the Customer Service Department and transportation staff to ensure timely deliveries and dispute resolution.EARLIER EXPERIENCE: Marriott Distribution Services, Fort Mill, SC TRANSPORTATION MANAGER✔ Directed two supervisors and 22 drivers in daily distribution operations across five-state Mid-South region, reducing delivery costs by 18% and annual cost per case by 38%+.AmeriServ, Charlotte, NC TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS MANAGER✔ Organized and administered daily route structure and on-time delivery experience for 1,900 customers; also trained staff in JD Edwards, maintained DOT records, and consolidated systems.JP Foodservice, Severn, MD TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR✔ Coordinated Roadnet routing, scheduling, and customer assignments for 50+ delivery associates.