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As a Regional Supply Chain Director, I manage and integrate business processes for warehousing, transportation, logistics, and inventory across 14 distribution centers in Texas and Louisiana. Partnering with the Vice President of Regional Supply Chain, I drive operational excellence to enhance profitability and streamline distribution activities. I mentor and assess Distribution Excellence Managers, fostering a performance-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement and accountability.Furthermore, I formulate and execute innovative supply chain strategies aligned with initiatives from the Supply Chain Field Support Center, leading to increased operational efficiency and business growth. Collaborating with Sales and Category Management, I oversee new product launches while proactively managing inventory to mitigate risks associated with Discontinued, Replaced, and Inactive (DR&I) stock. Additionally, I optimize last-mile delivery operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining compliance with safety regulations and implementing site-specific protocols to enhance employee safety.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Throughout my career, I led the Snack Distribution Center in the Dallas Sales Zone, successfully developing two managers, two supervisors, and a team of 35 employees while aligning operations with Safety, Cost, Service, and People objectives. I managed an operating expense of $7.5M, contributing to $35M in gross annual sales in 2016, and drove cultural change through targeted initiatives that improved key performance metrics and streamlined processes. In addition, I implemented comprehensive training and safety programs, achieving an impressive 600 consecutive days without OSHA-recordable injuries through proactive safety observations and performance feedback. By collaborating with union partners, I ensured alignment on key business objectives and fostered positive employee relations, enhancing communication and engagement across the team. My focus on delivering exceptional service led to outstanding performance on critical service indicators, including on-time delivery, returns, refusals, picking accuracy, and invoice accuracy, all while maintaining compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations.

Detroit Metropolitan Area

In my capacity, I directed the development and performance of two managers, three supervisors, and 70 hourly employees, successfully leading a safety culture change plan that resulted in significant improvements across key performance metrics. I managed an $11M budget, achieving nearly $1M in productivity savings over two years while contributing $120M in gross annual sales in 2015. Collaborating with sales teams, I implemented a non-traditional delivery model, executing 500-night deliveries and 140 Saturday deliveries for two major customers, which enhanced service efficiency. Through focused cultural improvement initiatives, I raised employee engagement scores from 49% in 2013 to 84% in the 2015 Kellogg Employee Culture Survey. Additionally, I drove safety performance improvements by 50% in TRIs, LTIs, and PCPMM in 2016 while ensuring compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations and effectively managing fleet systems such as XRS, Drive Cam, and Zonar Technology.

Battle Creek, Michigan, United States

In my role, I oversee network project deliverables within the Snacks Delivery System, driving the successful consolidation and startup of new facilities nationwide. I spearhead the lifecycle management of new facility setups by collaborating with cross-functional teams to efficiently source equipment and staff and onboard new employees, enhancing overall operational efficiency. I lead change initiatives by introducing and training end users on SAP network enhancements and devising a comprehensive tactical plan that ensures the successful conversion of all 39 facilities across the country. By aligning distribution and sales teams with key service priorities, I significantly improve service delivery and customer satisfaction throughout the project change plan. I manage the rollout of a new pick-to-voice system in partnership with IT and external vendors, ensuring seamless implementation and optimized operational workflows across the network. Moreover, I collaborate with Human Resources and Labor teams to uphold legal compliance while identifying non-value activities and streamlining processes to minimize waste and enhance project outcomes.

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

During my tenure, I successfully implemented Lean Principles across 39 DSD Snack Facilities, driving $500MM in labor savings and significantly enhancing warehouse and driver productivity. I collaborated with a consulting firm to foster synergies across four regions, resulting in improved operational alignment and efficiency. By leading cross-functional Kaizen events, I identified critical business solutions and cultivated a culture of continuous improvement within the network. Furthermore, I developed and facilitated "Introduction to Lean" training for over 100 supply chain employees, boosting team capabilities and commitment to Lean methodologies. I also conducted sustainability audits to ensure compliance with the K-Lean initiative, providing upper management with quarterly updates on project savings and best practices.

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

As a Distribution Manager, I effectively oversaw the Snacks Business Unit with a $4M operating budget, delivering best-in-class service to the local sales force while consistently achieving warehouse operating efficiency above 90%. I fostered a performance-driven culture through collaboration with union and sales partners, significantly enhancing product availability initiatives that contributed to a remarkable 24% volume growth for HEB compared to the previous year. By implementing the Safety Matrix leading indicators, I championed site safety and performance, achieving a full year without OSHA recordable incidents in San Antonio. In addition, I developed and executed a Culture Survey Action Register to enhance employee engagement and drive progress toward a high-performance team. My commitment to streamlining operations included instituting a staff rotation schedule for corporate-sponsored programs and providing comprehensive training for Ops Coordinators and newly hired Assistant Distribution Managers while ensuring compliance with driver credentials and DOT regulations.

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

As part of my role, I directed daily operations at the San Antonio Distribution Center, effectively managing a team of 23 hourly Class A CDL employees to optimize warehouse and distribution functions. I implemented safety, cost, service, and people objectives through rigorous execution of operational tasks, leading site-wide initiatives, and delivering targeted training programs to elevate team performance. By cultivating a high-performance culture, I supervised and mentored the logistics and warehouse team, establishing clear performance metrics and fostering accountability across all levels. My focus on enhancing customer satisfaction involved developing and nurturing key account relationships, facilitating seamless order fulfillment in collaboration with District and Zone Sales Managers, and ensuring timely delivery. Additionally, I drove process improvement initiatives that resulted in a 15% increase in overall operational efficiency, streamlining workflows and maximizing resource utilization within the distribution center.