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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 leaders.• 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 3% reduction in exception order processing within fulfillment centers based on new dashboard and new daily KPIs.• 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 validation. Conducted annual inventory and strategized plans to minimize shortage and risk.• 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 efficiency.• 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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