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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 all facility activities.• 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 clients.• 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 in turnover by almost 20%.• 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 within the facility.• 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 regulations required by the CDC and local health officials due to the COVID pandemic.

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.• Achieved .02% in shrink for fourteen consecutive physical inventories.• Led accident-free operations for more than seven consecutive years by fostering safety as the facilities number one priority.• Formulated the company’s import directives in compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).• Arranged a recycling initiative for pallets and bales that produced additional capital while reducing trash and pallet expenses.• Negotiated the company’s steamship line contract that led to significant savings in ocean freight.• Facilitated dedicated contracts with multiple carriers, including the company’s drayage carrier.• Leveraged best practices to maximize productivity and further ensure product fulfillment deadlines were consistently met.• Successfully imported 500+ containers from Asia and 250+ containers from the Mediterranean.

• 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.