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Directed operation of 9 distribution centers within Southwest and West Coast regions. Total regional warehouse capacity was ~3.5M square feet with inventory value of $350M. Developed and managed operating budget of $75M. Managed total of 250 associates with 9 direct reports. Fostered safety culture which ensured OSHA safety standards were followed. Developed and monitored metrics and KPI’s to assist with efficiencies and productivity. Led change initiatives and developed strategies designed to improve performance and reduce costs. Led benchmarking and best practices within each operation while cultivating a continuous improvement culture.

Camden, New Jersey, Us

Directed operations of 3 large campus distribution centers in Moreno Valley, CA, Manteno, IL, and DeSoto, TX totaling 3.5M square feet with inventory value of $120M. Developed, administered, and monitored operating budget of $50M. Managed 550 associates with 3 direct reports and 48 indirect exempt leaders. Fostered safety culture which ensured OSHA and DOT safety standards were followed. Developed and monitored metrics and KPI’s to assist with efficiencies and productivity and cultivating continuous improvement culture.

Green Bay, Wi, Us

Create and execute go-to-market strategy for contract logistics service offering. Develop and implement sales presentations and collateral for services. Coach and develop sales team. Establish and maintain relationships with clients and industry experts to stay ahead of competitive landscape.

Green Bay, Wi, Us

Directed operations of 3 large campus import distribution centers in Eastvale, CA, Elwood, IL, and Savannah, GA totaling 5.5M square feet with inventory value of $300M. Developed, administered, and monitored operating budget of $120M. Managed 1.5K associates with 7 direct reports and 76 indirect exempt leaders. Fostered safety culture which ensured OSHA and DOT safety standards were followed. Developed and monitored metrics and KPI’s to assist with efficiencies and productivity and cultivating continuous improvement culture.

Calhoun, Georgia, Us

Directed operation of 10 distribution centers within West Coast and Pacific Northwest regions. Total regional warehouse capacity was ~1.7M square feet with inventory value of $50M. Developed and managed operating budget of $75M. Managed total of 550 associates with 12 direct reports. Guided distribution and transportation operations in a manner that optimized productivity while achieving customer service and profitability objectives. Led change initiatives and developed strategies designed to improve performance and reduce costs.