Mario D. Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

•Collaborate with cross-functional business partners in executing Omni-Channel initiatives•Direct the startup and ongoing management of Canada DC•Provide subject matter expertise on key initiatives (Point Automation in the Operations, Labor Management, Future Western Region DC)•Responsible for SAP change management within the DC•Lead Site Loss Prevention member

•Played a vital role in ensuring the seamless operations of order fulfillment activities within a fast-paced Distribution Center (DC)•Remained in constant contact with Wholesale, Retail, and Ecommerce partners to communicate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual performance and overall goals •Utilized available resources and technologies to continuously improve performance and quality standards •Effectively managed, motivated, and coached high-performance teams of 12 employees -Achieved a 4 point increase in UPH (26 versus goal of 21)-Maintained a positive environment between operational and cross-functional partners using Buddy Values -Planned the execution of a new Distribution Center in Canada, as well as west coast expansion

•Strategically coordinated, planned, and managed supply chain operations for large multi-site facilities including 3 manufacturing plants and 4 third-party warehouses•Consistently ensured activities complied with company, state, and federal regulations•Skillfully developed and implemented short and long-term capacity models that aligned with supply chain budgetary goals -Reduced raw material Days of Hand (DOH) by 3 days by investigating minimum order quantities (MOQ)-Served an integral leadership role throughout the startup of a two-line production facility in McBee, SC-Spearheaded weekly safety GEMBA for South East meetings to identify hazards and improve Recordable Incident Rate (RIR); led to increases in safety observation by 9% in 2016

•Worked collaboratively with team members in achieving on-time and high-quality performance initiatives in the fast-paced operational environment •Directed employees throughout the overall movement, distribution, and storage of supplies and materials •Productively managed supplier, vendor, and other supply chain relations to encourage ongoing support, communications, and quality •Offered the necessary resources and training for staff to succeed in meeting manufacturing procedures, processes, and strategies -Actively assisted the Human Resource Department with creating and enforcing work / safety procedures, quality and inventory control methodologies, and safety awareness processes-Leveraged a hands-on training approach to improve employee efficiency by at least 5% each year

•Provided dynamic support and leadership to qualified staff in a multimillion-dollar operational setting•Built long-term relationships to maximize retention and satisfaction with supply chain staff and customers•Created improvements that streamlined processes, strengthened compliance, and boosted efficiency•Cultivated a positive workplace environment conducive to employee morale, engagement, and productivity -Guaranteed expenses adhered to strict budget of $28M while increasing productivity by at least 5% per year -Recommended strategies for exceeding KPIs to C-Level management; led to a 1.5% increase in profit margin

•Provided valuable training and guidance for 6 operations supervisors and 60 hourly associates to surpass distribution and production objectives •Streamlined and expedited operations to maximize production performance, productivity, and efficiency -Identified and addressed methods for increasing employee efficiency by over 5% annually and on-time delivery by 1.4%-Created a $20M annual budget that included inventory and transportation expenses

•Prioritized daily workflow to achieve on-time, high-quality, and safety goals •Analyzed industry trends and business transportation methods to determine areas of improvement •Closely monitored staff operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations, union contracts, and environmental laws -Delivered mentorship to a supervisor that was promoted to Warehouse Manager within 1 year -Consolidated and streamlined operations by 10% throughout the launch of PepsiCo North America (PCNA) business model into Quaker/Tropicana/Gatorade (QTG)-Eliminated unnecessary expenses by $10K while maintaining a $15M Annual Operating Budget

Master Of Arts - Ma, Organizational Leadership

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Management

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.