Operations Management & Leadership: Effectively managed dynamic daily operations that have included Warehouse Operations and Transportation Logistics functions. Managed multiple operations simultaneously leading a direct staff of 7-10 professionals and 300-900 indirect reports.Continuous Improvement: Executed several implementations to automate warehouse-operating functions that produced significant operational cost reductions in excess of 10% annually.Developed and negotiated transportation contracts to satisfy customer requirements and reduce overall freight expense.Change Agent: Consolidated several warehouse facilities to affect cost reduction initiatives and improve customer service levels.Project Management: Successfully managed 3 facility start-ups including design, construction, staff selection, and development. Implemented multiple warehouse management systems to improve and measure warehouse productivity.Specialties: Warehouse distribution layouts and productivity improvements.Transportation costs and freight neogiations.