Lead and support warehouse, logistics and manufacturing operations.

In this role I lead warehouse and logistics operations teams.

WMS and TMS design: with 2 other teammates we designed and built the functional requirements for a new WMS and TMS designed for eCommerce fulfillment and delivery. During this time I also launched and lead our flagship FC in Coppell, Texas. Later I moved into a client onboarding and implementation role. Pre-sign diligence, sign-to-close planning, and post-close execution:In my current role I partner with our Sales, Pricing & Contracts, Finance, Launch, Technology, Product, and Operations teams to ensure that our potential, newest, or existing clients align with our company's strategy. Post-signature, I onboard our clients managing their technical integration requirements and their operational needs. I also support operations innovation in our FC network as well as with our company's own WMS.

Outbound Operations Manager. Launched a new 100% shoes fulfillment center (Traditional Sortable Specialty Fulfillment - TSSF network)

Short-term contract role leading fulfillment operations.Brought in to design and execute a turnaround in performance I quickly assessed the strength of the team, the WMS capabilities, and the layout of the facility and recommended improvements. Based on the changes executed I was able to improve On Time In Full from 78% to 94% during my tenure. Additionally I implemented a new returns workflow to quickly return items to stock. Headquartered in Wadsworth, Ohio, ECS Tuning is a leading global e-commerce platform for Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Porsche and Volkswagen automotive parts.

I led a team of over 60 salaried managers and 1500+ associates in a large (800K sf) sortable fulfillment center in the eCommerce division of Walmart. I was responsible for capacity planning, achieving customer experience goals, labor planning and management; all fulfillment operations from inbound to outbound; the safety of our associates; quality of product and integrity of process; procurement of non-inventory; and continuous improvement, executive sponsor of process improvements & building a culture of lean. Additionally, I was responsible for building the culture, improving manager bench strength, and increasing associate engagement.

Responsible for the intake of product until it becomes available to promise. Managed 8 Area Managers and a total headcount up to 800 associates in the areas of warehouse dock, receiving, Kiva stow, and replenishment for a large Amazon Robotics sortable Fulfillment Center (DFW7).

Reporting up to the CFO, this high-performing team focused on improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity & Growth, identifying root cause and delivering best practice programs through Kaizen events to eliminate waste and grow our business within Manufacturing, Supply Chain, the direct store delivery (DSD) organization, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing and Beverage Concentrates sales.In short, our team makes what works, work better (Six Sigma) and with less waste and reduced cycle times (Lean).During my time in RCI our team of 20 lead a hard-dollar savings of $204M in 30 months, beating our goal by $54M and 6 months. This was savings that could be identified either on a balance sheet or an income statement.

Lead the Sales (DSD) & Merchandising functions for the two largest sales & distribution centers on the West Coast, leading & supporting 15 salaried managers and 130 Account Managers & Merchandisers.

Lead and managed the Operations Department for the largest Sales & Distribution Center - Los Angeles branch - in the West Business Unit, and the fourth largest in the company. Improved On Time In Full from 83% to over 97% in the first 6 months while simultaneously reducing warehouse labor by 30% and driver labor by 20%. Created a sales execution report that increased cube utilization in route trucks of 20oz CSD and Snapple 16oz glass sales across the entire DSD network significantly adding gross margin of our most profitable packages receiving recognition across multiple departments and levels up to the C-suite. Provided leadership and guidance to the SoCal region's DSD warehouse network consisting of 9 facilities.Responsible for:- Warehouse Operations- Dispatch & Delivery- Inventory Management- Route Audit & Cash Office- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)- SecurityManaged 19 direct reports - salaried supervisors & hourly support personnel, and 95+ front-line union (Teamsters) employees - DSD delivery drivers, order pickers, forklift operators and loaders.

Lead and manage a sales team calling on large format (grocery channel in the Malibu, West LA, Beverly Hills, Hollywood and DTLA areas) & small format (Convenience & Gas in the urban LA area) customers.Developed and built the #1 FIJI Water district in sales volume and revenue in the world.