Loretta Smith Email & Phone Number

Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Shakopee, Minnesota

Plymouth, Mn

Manage all aspects of the Bedding collection fulfillment center including team leadership, hiring, setting and meeting KPI, and delivering on customer expectations.

Plymouth Mn

Managed supply chain optimization projects to improve overall supply chain efficiency including assessing opportunities, creating a plan and implementing improvements.

Led a team of six analysts that coordinated transportation for Target product from over 1200 vendors into the 26 distribution centers and 5 third party consolidation centers. Focused on optimizing loads to move freight efficiently and reduce costs.Managed relationship and performance of third party consolidators and domestic carriers. -Key performance indicators were green in all areas during my time in role. -Facilitated vendor partnerships in order to improve loads and reduce costs.Directly supported the Transportation Network Optimization initiative including the development and successful implementation of a multi-million dollar upgraded transportation management system with increased functionality. -Determined and documented new process and process changes including roles and responsibilities of headquarters and field teams. -Led training for new functionality with third party consolidators and vendors. -Facilitated internal training with operational teams. -Determined and documented new procedures and roles for team. -Created and executed change management plan for the team.

Owned operational processes for Target Regional Distribution Center network including best practices for FDA and OSHA regulations. -Owned annual inventory process. Inventory results were successful each year that I managed the process. -Assisted in creating and implementing video training materials. -Solved real time supply chain issues to ensure that product flow was uninterrupted.

Managed a team of 20-35 employees in the distribution center to ensure production results were met on a daily basis. -Implemented a freight flow optimization program to ensure efficient movement of freight through the building. Resulted in 8% increase in productivity. -Certified executive trainer for new employees to Target. - Developed and executed daily and weekly production plans. - Extensive experience with Warehouse Management System. - Substantial experience with automated conveyer systems.