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★ Ensuring our customers and partners supply chains are well served through our efficient, reliable and sustainable pooling program.★ Serving and leading a team of supply chain professionals who are committed to our customer’s success.

★ Providing industry partners a variety of solutions in supply chain operations including design, continuous improvement programs, service level improvements, cost savings initiatives, systems design & implementation, consolidation and growth programs both large and small scale.★ Pragmatic approach with a focus on true ROI, achievable improvements and tangible gains.

★ Recognized as an expert in global logistics, distribution, supply chain and team leadership.★ Delivered visionary leadership in development strategy and operations.★ Served as a lead change agent in transforming legacy logistics and distribution operations.★ Successfully defined and executed strategies for both company-run and outsourced start-up operations to enable a $50MM+ in savings, and a 75% reduction in lead time.★ Guided the implementation of five domestic DCs and transportation solutions to serve store networks in less than six months.★ Drove transportation optimization by offering LTL, multi-stop, pool point, final mile and parcel services, optimizing costs, service levels and quality by lane.★ Managed ongoing logistics and distribution operations in the US, supporting continuous improvement, and achieving a reduction in claims by 70% with cost savings of $4MM+ annually while driving the management and continual refinement of logistics and distribution operations.★ Improved service to 2,400+ stores while reducing overall costs to serve YOY.★ Designed and implemented supporting supply chain systems such as WMS, TMS, route optimization, freight claims and expense management, on time and within budget with conservative resource utilization.★ Incorporated strategies in TMS to create repeatable processes, saving ~$3MM in freight costs.★ Managed the implementation team in deploying RedPrairie WMS across 25 domestic and international sites in eight months, and achieving ROI in less than a year.★ Created and Expanded the logistics team challenged with managing operations and systems.★ Introduced freight efficiencies by redesigning operations for 400+ trucks and deploying route optimization tool on limited budget and timeframe, resulting in 20%+ gains in productivity.★ Managed the launch of e-Commerce, serving as the logistics expert for design and launch.

★ Led the effort to formulate corporate logistics strategy in conjunction with key stakeholders to support growth.★ Drove the transformation of US operations from a direct-to-store delivery program to a company-managed logistics and distribution operation serving a domestic network of 2,400 stores.★ Managed 3PL negotiation/contracting processes from RFP to selection to support corporate strategy.★ Designed the first-ever WMS (RedPrairie) to support several operations domestically and globally.★ Implemented the GPS fleet-tracking program, reducing staff and cargo risk for international operations.

★ Designed, developed and implemented a new greenfield distribution model for start-up operations in Mexico, supporting rapid in-country expansion.★ Opened five distribution centers and private fleets in Mexico, overseeing everything from site selection to daily operations and continuous improvement with full P&L responsibility.★ Designed and implemented SOPs to maximize staff efficiency, lowering operating costs to low single digit percent cost of goods sold. ★ Managed distribution, service and delivery employees across three sites, achieving 99.99% inventory accuracy, and generated freight efficiencies through route design and optimization.★ Right-sized the distribution network as growth strategy was defined to allow heightened efficiencies while maintaining service levels.★ Led domestic import projects supporting specific store promotions, moving goods through multiple ports and 3PL partners to deliver products JIT to domestic stores, saving $4MM+ in overall cost of goods sold.

★ Collaborated with executives to identify, develop and deploy continuous improvement solutions, enhancing the overall customer experience.★ Designed a customer retention program to highlight company opportunities and measure success in driving revenue within the existing customer base.★ Deployed multiple in-store programs to enhance staff productivity and allow for a strong customer service focus.★ Managed logistics analysis for international expansion into several countries that determined country distribution strategy for the launch of new businesses, ultimately leading to running the business unit.

★ Successfully optimized non-selling store activities, by establishing standardization and new processes to increase efficiency and enhance the customer experience.★ Redesigned store replenishment processes while improving productivity by approximately 15%, saving 30K payroll hours.★ Developed supporting tools including a web-based productivity planning and reporting tool in support of new replenishment process, training materials, as well as writing and hosting training videos.★ Designed facility layouts to maximize operational efficiency, achieving 50%+ optimal space utilization.★ Reduced expenses by 30% through the optimization of equipment rentals, waste hauling and home delivery, saving $300K annually.★ Introduced new material handling equipment in stores to improve efficiency, safety and hiring requirements.

★ Authored and implemented labor management system for 300+ employee Distribution Center operations.★ Created web-based productivity reporting for instantaneous feedback to users. ★ Eliminated unnecessary backhauls, saving 2,500-plus truckloads annually through revised loading practices.

★Developed highly accurate (99%+) forecasting method for volume and labor needs for daily operations in large-scale hub operations.★Planned operations labor requirements for seasonal volume changes in conjunction with sales and operations.★Performed work measurement studies and developed labor standards for hub operations.