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Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area

Responsible for Supply Chain Inventory Control for the OU Health System, including implementing standardized system-developed strategic plans and policies, overseeing all inventory control practices and functions.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

• Led a dedicated team of 6 Senior CI Managers in enhancing the supply chain network, driving improvement initiatives, and realizing expense savings by devising strategic plans in collaboration with distribution center.
• Championed projects yielding $15 million in savings over 2 years through Lean and Six Sigma processes.
• Assessed current process, performed root cause analysis, and provided on-site visits for project implementation as needed to meet network KPIs and standards. Hands on process solver who is self-directed.
• Innovated training materials enhancing distribution process understanding and collaborated cross-functionally to optimize production systems. Materials supporting roll-out of new Goods to Person automation. Achieved a.
• Utilized financial systems along with WMS systems to develop and drive change initiatives within the Direct-to-Consumer fulfillment network. Worked closely with warehouse and systems teams on WMS configurations.
• Spearheaded standardization of consumables across all supply chain functions consisting of customer packaging, storage and tote bins, and operational consumables. Achieved a 2% reduction in non-payroll expense.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Managed operating budget of $76 million and a dynamic staff of up to 4,600 employees during peak season, ensuring optimal operational efficiency coaching and mentoring direct team of 240 employees.
• Oversaw all financial controls and staffing for the Direct-to-Consumer Fulfillment center, contributing to the successful startup of the facility through meticulous budgeting, staffing, and supply management.
• Governed financial and inventory controls for a high-volume fulfillment center, managing a peak inventory of $580M in retail merchandise. Implemented new FDA food safety and audit program for shelf stable products.
• Implemented quality controls and practices, minimizing inventory distortion, and ensuring high customer satisfaction. Achieved a 99.6% inventory accuracy rate and was the primary audit facility for operational process.
• Led a four-shift operation supporting the entire facility management, and employee teams.
• Streamlined slotting and peak adjustment, effectively accommodating storage of 21 million units, and ensured compliance with all internal and external KPMG audits.

Greater Seattle Area

• Directed operations for the distribution of retail merchandise across the Pacific Northwest, managing within a multi-use facility serving 39 department stores in 3 states.
• Improved operational metrics by 3% annually, implementing effective scheduling and payroll strategies.
• Led ‘Speed to Store’ initiatives, achieving top performance rankings consecutively, by optimizing merchandise delivery efficiency. Developed new co-load and tandem trailer strategy achieving a 5% reduction in expense.
• Managed trailer fleet to ensure DOT regulations were meet and while working with third-party carriers.

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Managed facility operations and financial controls for distribution across the Pacific Northwest, overseeing productivity, accuracy, and maintenance with an annual budget of $14 million.
• Led reverse logistics processes for a monthly 100% on-time processing rate and all in-bound receiving functions for minimizing shortage achieving a 99.8% inventory accuracy.
• Supported introduction of new RFID technology within the furniture operation to maximize inventory.
• Developed and implemented financial and store delivery plans based on best practices, significantly improving efficiency and productivity.

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Drove process improvement and expense reduction, championing the integration of a new system to increase furniture delivery truck-load capacity and partnering with third-party carriers to enhance merchandise delivery.
• Developed home delivery driver program to focus on customer satisfaction and reduced returns.
• Led capital improvement projects focused on conveyor upgrades for carton throughput, reduced downtime, and peak processing needs to support financial and productivity KPIs.
• Partnered and supported implementation of network improvement projects resulting in reduced expense, higher productivity, and improved customer service.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Managed the distribution of retail merchandise for the Colorado and New Mexico region, processing 1.7 million cartons annually and leading the transition to a new 295,000 sq ft facility.
• Managed and developed all financial payroll and non-payroll budgets.
• Taught, coached, and trained managers and team leaders to enhance the success of the operation.
• Collaborated with store and regional directors to optimize execution, aligning operational objectives with corporate priorities.

Texas, Colorado

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