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Columbus, OH, US

Vancouver, Washington, US

• Responsible for all end-to-end logistics and distribution center operations for a global manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of iconic connected fitness equipment brands—Bowflex—Schwinn—Nautilus
• Right-sized distribution center network consolidating a three DC network to two saving Bowflex $2.2M annually in expense.
• Executed capacity analysis and RFP for outbound transportation network enabling a 50% increase in outbound capacity for the D2C network while saving $600K annually. Included a transition from FedEx to UPS improving.
• Planned and executed a carrier/provider switch of the Bowflex final mile/white glove service for the treadmill and home-gym products. The transition delivered a significant improvement in customer satisfaction and.
• Implemented daily logistics dashboard that enabled visibility to KPI’ service, cost, safety, and capacity performance. Dashboard was available for full visibility from CEO down through all cross-functional departments.

• Built by enthusiasts and for enthusiasts, Enthusiast Auto Holdings (EAH) has grown from a family-owned Volkswagen repair shop in Wadsworth, Ohio into one of the largest specialty e-commerce companies in the automotive.
• Led a four-site fulfillment center network delivering same day shipping for all D2C U.S. customers
• Championed fulfillment “process improvement” initiative launched in the Ohio operation charged with efficiency and service improvement in the largest operation in the network. Identified several improvements including.
• Negotiated and implemented contract extension with FedEx delivering an annual savings of $500K

Pickerington, Ohio, US

Led Logistics and Customer Service organizations supporting Dearfoams, Baggallini, and Foot Petals brands. Scope of responsibility included the movement of finished goods inventory from origin (China & Cambodia) to the wholesale, retail, and ecommerce customer base. Network volume included 24M imported units, 10K SKU’s, and 2,500 ocean containers Managed.

Strategic logistics operations consulting practice specializing in the ecommerce fulfillment industry. Entered a one year contracted engagement with Newgistics, Inc. Launched new tools for capacity planning, KPI measurement, and metrics reporting for fulfillment operations enhancing efficiency and service gains to company’s customer portfolio Constructed.

Dublin, Ohio, US

Led Supply Chain organization including finished goods procurement, inventory management, customer service, distribution center network, and logistics supporting a $500M revenue emergency medical supply company Initiated KPI metrics and reporting across a 7 DC network and a 3 location phone center platform revamping efficiency and customer service.

Bonn, DE

Led 3rd Party Logistics operations supporting a client portfolio with logistics revenue in excess of $100M. These operations consisted of distribution centers, ecommerce fulfillment centers, and reverse logistics return centers servicing strategic customers such as Walmart, Toys R Us, Coty, and Diesel. Scope of responsibility included managing over 2.5M.

Hudson, OH, US

Executive leadership for a 3 distribution center network supporting 800 retail stores with revenues of $2 billion. Total square feet of distribution space exceeded 2.5M with a team member headcount in excess of 1K. Total annual operating budget of $55M. Directed planning and start-up of a greenfield 730K sq. ft. distribution center in Alabama supporting.

Columbus, OH, US

Executive leadership for multiple distribution centers and logistics operations supporting multiple brands within the L Brands portfolio. Scope of responsibility included at $90M annual operating budget, 3M sq. ft. of distribution space, and in excess of 1,500 associates. Operations serviced 1800 retail stores with annual revenue of $3.3 billion.

Columbus, OH, US

• Responsible for the highly automated distribution/fulfillment center operation that enabled the timely and accurate processing of merchandise receipts, order fulfillment, customer returns, and inventory control. P&L.
• Researched, negotiated, and implemented several parcel shipping strategies with carriers and expediters that achieved an annual savings of $1.3 million.
• Designed and implemented order fulfillment and package delivery capability to support targeted growth into Japan.
• Initiated a detailed capacity analysis that identified projected “pinch points” in the fulfillment center through the year 2002. Capital budget requests were submitted and approved with significant operation expansion.