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Richmond, Va, Us

Mid Atlantic Regioin

Richmond, Va

West Chester Pa

Developed operational and budget models to capture $250 million expense base across multisite Distribution network. Leveraged financial modeling applications to identify opportunities in functional consolidations, process efficiencies, and best practices. Synthesized fixed and variable expense components to provide comprehensive operating profile of key business units and cost hierarchies. Integrated excel model platforms with SAP, Hyperion, and BPC reporting systems. Managed multiple site operational performance tools for warehouse data integration and performance feedback, translating into reduced overhead and increased productivity. Created reporting vehicles for robust ongoing cost management review processes which identified key trends and risks in operational expenses. The weekly and monthly performance reporting employed a comprehensive multi-tier view of unit cost, UPH, and FTE allocation metrics across network functions and departments. Designed long term forecasting models applied for distribution optimization and capacity planning. Employed long range forecast tools for strategic business applications, incorporating productivity, product mix, wage rate, and labor mix assumptions. Other factors incorporated in models included equipment utilization and maintenance requirements. Developed cost justification models to support equipment replacement or upgrades with payback cash flow projections utilizing ROI, NPV, and other key financial indicators. Evaluated manpower turnover and retention data in support of labor mix optimization algorithms. Utilized turnover data for training and learning curve projections in short and long term forecasting cycles, as well as site resource allocation strategies.

West Chester Pa

Led staff of 5 engineers in developing labor standards and identified key operational improvement concepts to reduce manpower expenses by over $500K. Formulated development programs to enhance supervisory effectiveness through improved time utilization which resulted in reduced overhead exempt headcount of 5 FTE. Developed corporate wide efficiency benchmarks to create measurement standardization and trained international teams in labor management and process improvement. Implemented over 100 engineered standards in US Distribution network for use in annual budgeting process and forecasting applications.

Played lead role in warehouse design in support of domestic & international distribution sites. Key focus was on the refinement of best practices and profiling of manpower costs. Administered major effort to reduce network pallet and other MHE usage through the design of a comprehensive pallet inspection regime and tracking system.

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bsie, Industrial Engineering