Supporting Logistics Optimization Centers, Yard Management and Special Projects.- Standardized LOC performance metrics, statements of work and business process reviews- Implementation of Zebra Yard Management Systems, development of standardized performance metrics and ongoing monitoring of system usage. - On-site training & problem resolution.- Supported the elimination of (2) offsite trailer yards and a reduction in Switching Costs.- Led the implementation of (2) new… Show more Supporting Logistics Optimization Centers, Yard Management and Special Projects.- Standardized LOC performance metrics, statements of work and business process reviews- Implementation of Zebra Yard Management Systems, development of standardized performance metrics and ongoing monitoring of system usage. - On-site training & problem resolution.- Supported the elimination of (2) offsite trailer yards and a reduction in Switching Costs.- Led the implementation of (2) new consolidation centers on the Texas / Mexico borders to reduce long-distance expedite costs. Show less

- Advisor for DeepBench expert network, providing consultative services to clients on an as-needed basis- Areas of expertise include Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain

As a Supply Chain Manager, I led a team of individuals while negotiating intercompany supply schedules, purchases, and transfer orders to global factories supplying products to US Distribution Centers. I formulated transportation strategies for global finished good inventories moving throughout the system for final distribution to OEM customers. While maintaining customer service levels, I exceeded financial and inventory targets, eliminated loss conditions and premium freight costs, and… Show more As a Supply Chain Manager, I led a team of individuals while negotiating intercompany supply schedules, purchases, and transfer orders to global factories supplying products to US Distribution Centers. I formulated transportation strategies for global finished good inventories moving throughout the system for final distribution to OEM customers. While maintaining customer service levels, I exceeded financial and inventory targets, eliminated loss conditions and premium freight costs, and ensured business continuity.Some of my career highlights included:- Developing and implementing a premium freight tracking and chargeback process recovering $3.7M+ in costs.- Leading the implementation of standardized, scannable inbound labels reducing warehouse headcount by five.- Directed a localization study to relocate high dollar/high cube manufacturing from Asia Pacific countries to Mexico reducing freight by $2.9M and inventory costs by $1.5M.- Drove year over year improvement of customer delivery performance by 15%. Show less

During my time as the Director of Warehouse Operations, I managed a 200,000-square-foot repack and export warehouse shipping 5K parts weekly to five continents.Some of my career highlights included:- Minimizing headcount by 24% over 12-months.- Slashing inventory losses by $146.5K in the first year.- Boosting KPIs within a 12-month period spanning quality, delivery, and inventory control.

Ensured projects pertaining to warehouse management systems met cost, timing, and quality deliverables.- Developed an IT business continuity and resiliency plan for one of the largest automotive customers.- Excelled at translating business requirements from the Operations to the technical software development team.- Interfaced direct with customers regarding systems issues, needs or planned upgrades.

Throughout my time as a Transportation and Logistics Manager, I directed the storage, tracking, and transportation of inbound and outbound materials. I ensured outbound materials met DOT / IATA compliance requirements. Beyond overseeing a $3M budget, I also directed five direct reports and 30 indirect reports.My career highlights included:- Implementing a 5S program and audit process for the warehouse.- Boosting warehouse storage space by 40% through the right sizing of shelf… Show more Throughout my time as a Transportation and Logistics Manager, I directed the storage, tracking, and transportation of inbound and outbound materials. I ensured outbound materials met DOT / IATA compliance requirements. Beyond overseeing a $3M budget, I also directed five direct reports and 30 indirect reports.My career highlights included:- Implementing a 5S program and audit process for the warehouse.- Boosting warehouse storage space by 40% through the right sizing of shelf configurations.- Decreasing inventory losses by 85% in on quarter.- Raising shipping productivity by 40% by identifying areas of improvement.- Integrating a customer field action and replacement program filling orders within 72-hours of notification. Show less

As the Director of Transportation, I arranged transportation for two primary accounts. Beyond overseeing the selection, tendering, performance, KPI, routing, and career contracts, I also supported key accounts while managing a $33M budget and two direct reports.My career highlights included:- Raising carrier delivery performance by 7% over a span of nine months.- Minimizing weekly unbilled carrier invoicing by 25% by implementing innovative internal controls.

During my time as the General Manager of Operations, I managed two heavy manufacturing customers with $20M in annual revenue. I ensured compliance with a $50M freight budget encompassing route design, carrier management, carrier performance, and follow-up. I also managed a 1M+-square-foot warehouse space where value added services of sequencing, kitting, and material line feed were performed.Some of my career highlights included:- Saving $73M+ in costs by identifying areas of… Show more During my time as the General Manager of Operations, I managed two heavy manufacturing customers with $20M in annual revenue. I ensured compliance with a $50M freight budget encompassing route design, carrier management, carrier performance, and follow-up. I also managed a 1M+-square-foot warehouse space where value added services of sequencing, kitting, and material line feed were performed.Some of my career highlights included:- Saving $73M+ in costs by identifying areas of improvement.- Surpassing business plan financial targets and being recognized in 2008 for exceeding business plan targets by 20%+.- Decreasing the injury rate in the warehouse by 30% from the first year to the second year of operations. Show less

While working as a Supervisor, I tracked and traced inbound materials for 20 vehicle assembly plants. To prevent delays impacting production, I secured alternative transportation methods. I oversaw carrier performance and identified areas of improvement to resolve outstanding issues.- Integrated an improved carrier charge-back process recovering $1.2M from service failures.

Responsible for management oversight of ten cross-docks while integrating a new logistics partner. Directed the design and implementation of all transportation, plant, and logistics systems supporting product distribution. Established procedures to reduce freight/inventory costs, monitored and assessed critical performance metrics in order to maintain customer satisfaction.- Launched 10 cross-docks resulting in $70M in inventory reductions while maintaining a 5.8 Sigma… Show more Responsible for management oversight of ten cross-docks while integrating a new logistics partner. Directed the design and implementation of all transportation, plant, and logistics systems supporting product distribution. Established procedures to reduce freight/inventory costs, monitored and assessed critical performance metrics in order to maintain customer satisfaction.- Launched 10 cross-docks resulting in $70M in inventory reductions while maintaining a 5.8 Sigma performance level. Show less

Responsible for all aspects of Material Handling across a three shift production operation. These included shipping, receiving, production warehousing and linefeed operations, lift truck and vehicle servicing and general stores. Responsibilities included parts follow-up, production & service scheduling, distribution, engineering change, cycle check and new model launch support. My workforce consisted of (110) hourly UAW workers and (12) salaried supervisors.

Led a cross-functional team in the development, implementation and replication of a process that allowed options-based commodities to be ordered, manufactured and shipped to the assembly plants in sequence. Avoided the engineering release and maintenance of 1500 end item part numbers resulting in an estimated cost avoidance of $8.5 million through 2000.Led a team in the development and implementation of an automated vehicle bill of material audit system that can compare one model year… Show more Led a cross-functional team in the development, implementation and replication of a process that allowed options-based commodities to be ordered, manufactured and shipped to the assembly plants in sequence. Avoided the engineering release and maintenance of 1500 end item part numbers resulting in an estimated cost avoidance of $8.5 million through 2000.Led a team in the development and implementation of an automated vehicle bill of material audit system that can compare one model year against another at the production and engineering BOM levels. Resulted in an estimated annual overtime savings of $100,000. Benefits resulting from identifying errors in the BOM much earlier in the cycle were potentially much higher. Show less