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Rutherford, New Jersey, US

• Maintained an efficient 226,000 SF facility operation and strong financial performance by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and implemented innovative solutions to drive operational performance across.
• Proactively led the process to obtain AIB certification for the facility which resulted in sustained rigorous standards of safety and sanitation that yielded a volume increase of 10% from the facility’s two major.
• Recruited, trained, and provided leadership to a diverse team of multiple salaried managers and over 30 employees, fostering efficient communication and driving successful process execution which resulted in a decrease.
• Developed and sustained robust customer relationships, prioritizing responsiveness, and adaptability to address unforeseen supply chain disruptions in order to sustain successful on-time delivery metric of 99%+.

Des Plaines, Illinois, US

• Managed and supervised the on-site operations of a 1,000,000 SF 3PL facility that encompassed overseeing and coordinating with a salaried management team and 150+ staff members in order to optimize the productivity.
• Developed high quality processes and internal workflows that facilitated efficient collaboration between the inventory control and quality teams, enhancing facility operational effectiveness.
• Maintained a culture of effective and transparent communication by conducting regular facility walkthroughs, fostering continuous employee engagement which proactively prepared the team for the adjustments to operating.

Waukegan, IL, US

• Directed operations within a 350,000 SF distribution center for HOBO, supplier of multiple products including home improvement kitchen & bath, doors, flooring, electronics, furniture, seasonal, food, amenities, and more.
• Assembled and led a strong team of multiple managers and forty associates across various functions within the facility, including operations, logistics, shipping/receiving, planning, and inventory.
• Designed and executed the hiring, onboarding, and training processes of a high-performing team across all functions, ensuring the recruitment of skilled personnel aligned with the facilities goals.
• Developed performance management systems for optimizing quality, efficiency, and productivity by conducting regular evaluations and providing feedback to drive individual and team development.
• Created and sustained robust customer relationships, prioritizing responsiveness, and adaptability to address unforeseen supply chain disruptions.Selected Achievements:
• Oversaw the consolidation of 3 facilities into one central operation servicing seven retail locations with over $100M in sales.

• Managed operations of a 200K SF distribution center with inventory of $3M+; trained over thirty-five employees.
• Oversaw all aspects of the facility including logistics, shipping/receiving, inventory, budget, loss prevention, safety, human resources, and customs processes that led to a sustained, high-quality operation.
• Directed and executed post-merger operations integration with Liquidation World and their senior executive team.

Northbrook, IL, US

• Led mobilized teams to conduct comprehensive orderly asset dispositions and liquidation sales of retail stores and warehouses while collaborating with merchants, operators, and other industry professionals.
• Simultaneously managed multi-site projects at various stages through the implementation of proprietary systems to transform inventory and merchandise into capital for clients in an efficient manner.