* Responsible for partnering with customers on long term strategy and solving existing operational opportunities.* Work with clients on strategy development, and long term planning.* Assist customer on meeting cost and operational objectives.* Incorporate projects that logically fit an expanding infrastructure.* Provide solutions on reducing warehouse cost, increasing productivity, and improving overall efficiencies.* Seek the best warehouse solution for the customer's facility. Ensure lean principles are included in the final plan.

Reported to the Business Unit Vice President Supply Chain, and had indirect accountability for 47 to 63 branch warehouse and delivery operations, $110 million in labor, 600+ employees. Led 7-10 direct reports and total group of 75-115 salaried personnel. Responsible for the strategic planning, route planning, project management, and partnering with Sales VPs and customers on service and efficiency projects. Influence change at all levels of the organization without having direct authority. Support business unit volume of 330MM cases and $2B in revenue.8 direct reports promoted to new positions within 3 years, 3 to the Director levelLed 16 branch/warehouse consolidations ranging from 5-75 employees, savings total = $6.8MMProductivity savings of 3-5% in labor = $3.7MM average annuallyPartnered with Publix, Kroger, Target, Walmart on supply chain efficiency projectsImplemented Supply Chain technologies: WMS, racking, HHTs, voice pick, routing softwareCCE representative and most active participant with the Atlanta Regional CommissionEstablished college recruiting program for new supply chain entry level positionAct as leader in direction and process for hurricane preparedness and actions to recoveryTraining in Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma and Lean concepts

Reported to the Division GM, and had indirect accountability for 11 to 16 branch warehouse and delivery operations, $30 million in labor, 200+ employees. Led 5-6 direct reports and total group of 16-23 salaried personnel. Responsible for route planning, project management, warehouse/delivery optimization, and partnering with Area VPs and customers on service and efficiency projects. Influence change at all levels of the organization without having direct authority. Coordinated and implemented startup of private fleet transport = $750k annual savingsInitiated on site fueling project, first approved site in the countryInitiated partnerships with Wal-Mart, Kroger, Bruno's, and Winn Dixie on alternative deliveriesDesigned new distribution methods for closure of warehouse ops = $200k annual savings

Reported to the Area VP Logistics, and had full accountability for 8 branch warehouse and delivery operations, 120 salaried and hourly employees, $11M annual operations/capital budget, fleet, admin, forecasting, customer service. 100% P&L responsibility. Responsible for DOT, OSHA, ADA, and AIB compliance in all facilities. Partner with Region VP Sales, and Market Leaders to develop region goals and innovative strategies. Led implementation of SAP billing and inventory system across all responsible branchesPartnered with Bruno's, Winn Dixie, and Wal-Mart on supply chain efficiency projects and initiativesSuccessful negotiation of 6 Teamster/BCT union labor contracts, avg. settlement 2.5%Reduction of fleet from 81 to 65 trucks through customer partnerships and initiativesImplemented largest cart delivery program in the country, 23% of total volumeInitiated college recruiting in South Area for trainees and interns, internal consultant on a diversity recruitment and retention team, conducted lectures for college classes and groups3 direct reports promoted to new

Reported to the DC Manager, and managed 6 shift supervisors and 34 BCT union employees. Responsible for 200k sq ft warehouse, 30-50 truckload shipments/day, $6MM operations budget. Programs and projects included: organizational redesign, project teams, and self directed workforce.Unit leader for McKinsey and Co. study, ideas generated $2.2MM annual savings18% favorable to budget to prior 2 years"Excellent" sanitation ratings, highest in 10 years2 direct reports promoted to new