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Independent Software Provider specializing in the Beverage Distribution Industry!

High Point, North Carolina, United States

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

OperationsManager • Schedule projects in logical steps; budgeting time required to meet deadlines• Ensure all material matches PO and is available for crew to complete project• Inspect and review projects to monitor progress and adherence to job parameter• Assisted in design, build, and functional testing of a prototype device that has been patented and will soon go to market.

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Core competencies in: Strategic Planning, Inventory Control ,Budgeting and Forecasting, Capital Expenditures Continuous Process Improvement, Warehouse Management Systems, Team Building Data Analysis Direct all aspects of DC operations for 50,000 sq ft warehouse with $100 million in annual sales, multi-state territory, and 45 employees (3 direct reports) - Customer Service: Improved Customer Service Level from 99.85 in 2012 to 99.96 in 2017 by focusing on training and accountability. - Process Improvement: Redesigned WH layout, developed labor management program, and streamlined processes to drive a 40% increase in cases picked per hour, a 30% headcount reduction, and a 6% reduction in cost per case since 2013. Currently assisting in implementing this program throughout network.- Data Analysis/KPI’s: Developed various data collection tools used to streamline reporting, and generate information used to track and measure performance.

Linwood, Nc

Manage warehouse, facility, and fleet for $45 million beverage distributor.Responsible for all aspects of Operations Division of company. Administer $2.2 million operating budget, utilizing "Zero-Based" budgeting principles.Direct two supervisors, 18 warehouse employees, and two support staff.Responsible for $2.5 million inventory, 300 SKU's, 80,000 sq. ft. warehouse.Manage receiving, picking, and shipping of 200 orders daily.Implemented Dynamic Delivery Routing which decreased cost, employee turnover, and Workman's Comp Cases.Utilized UPS Logistics' Software to streamline routingAllowed warehouse to accurately plan man power needs, which reduced overtime by 63%.Major ProjectsTransitioned from Static Routing to Dynamic Routing.Decreased scheduled daily delivery routes by two.Averaged removing one additional route daily utilizing routing software.Maintained superior customer service throughout transition, while reducing cost.Leveraged a competitive advantage by consistently arriving at account's at scheduled delivery time.Established an WMS solution to track in-house code dates, automate pick sheets, and track warehouse data.Used code date tracker to identify potential code date or excessive product inventory issues in advance, allowing time to move product without taking loss.Computer generated pick sheets, with barcodes and scanners, allowed us to track pick rates, accuracy rates, and shift efficiencies without laborious data entry.Restructured Warehouse Layout, reducing overall length of pick row by 40 %, while adding over 100 SKU's.Installed carton flow and pallet racking to better utilize vertical space.Rearranged back stock based on volume and location in pick row. AchievementsReduced inventory discrepancies 25% annually by developing tracking system.Increased employee productivity 15% by establishing production standards.Reduced Overtime 63% by better scheduling, utilizing forecasting and routing.

Winston Salem, Nc

Led the efforts of DSS in the analysis, design, and implementation of FOCUS, an in-house developed program designed to better fit the needs of citizens, employees, and department.Responsible for understanding and communicating department's system's and technology needs to County IT department.Worked directly with programming to design screens, test, and train new users.Handled Tier One support for over 400 users.Played major role in the planning and coordination of DSS's relocation to a new building.Coordinated the move of all technology equipment to new building, while maintaining services to the public.Worked with moving company to plan the move of all furniture, filing cabinets, and confidential files and records.Worked with Dept. Director on "Leading by Results" initiative, which is a data driven tool used to gauge success's and opportunities, and to drive process improvements.

Lexington, Nc

Supervised 35+ associates in a manufacturing environment.Selected as trainer for plant's safety program to train 400+ associatesImplemented a successful comprehensive preventive safety program.

Charlotte, Nc & Greensboro, Nc

Managed day to day operations with focus on customer service, increased sales, and profitability.Coordinated the opening of two restaurants to include hiring, selecting vendors, training staff and introducing the Hooters brand to new customers. Selected to train managers at franchise location.