Experienced, results-focused manager demonstrating success with guiding organizations, teams and individuals in the delivery of effective business-to-business and direct-to-consumer solutions. Proven top achiever with mastery of distribution and logistics principles, employing exceptional negotiating skills and a keen understanding of corporate dynamics to build effective business relationships with those at all professional levels. Known as a challenge-driven communicator, leader and problem-solver promoting initiatives among cross-disciplinary teams to drive results and efficiencies. Consistent track record of improving bottom line by growing revenue, controlling expenses and maximizing productivity.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS* Executed company’s ambitious expansion of new retail locations by implementing rollouts of display merchandise throughout the Eastern Seaboard, Missouri and Texas.* Identified market opportunities and secured contract sales business resulting in lucrative transactions with educational facilities and resorts throughout the Eastern Seaboard.* Serviced customers of more than 100 retail locations in 12 states by successfully managing deliveries through two regional distribution centers. * Analyzed business resources to identify untapped marketing channel and targeted related revenue streams by employing existing marketing collateral at minimal cost.* Boosted efficiencies and profitability via warehouse’s successful transition from single-product shipments to mixed-commodity loads.* Reduced warehouse’s hourly payroll expenses by 20% and equipment use by 15% via consolidation of shifts and reorganization of receiving area employees’ schedules.* Led and implemented company’s successful Scan-to-Load initiative to reduce shrinkage and improve internal and external service levels. * Supervised company’s analysis of shipping area for operational inefficiencies and presented senior management with actionable recommendations for improvement.
Listed skills include Distribution And Logistics, Project Management, Inventory Control, Profit/Loss Accountability, and 11 others.