Paul Williams Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Fl, Us

Tampa, Fl, Us

Tampa, Florida, United States

Part-Time Supply Chain Operations Consultant• Deliver expert consulting services to clients, managing projects focused on warehouse consolidations, closures, and new distribution center stand-ups.• Designed and implemented "warehouse of the future" concepts, optimizing network flow, profiling, velocity resets, and layout for improved operational efficiency.• Led Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementations and provided go-live support, ensuring smooth transitions and sustainable performance improvements.• Partnered with client teams to develop tailored solutions, addressing unique operational needs and driving measurable gains in productivity and cost-effectiveness.

• Managed a $25M–$76M annual budget for capital projects across 34 Distribution Centers and 9 Replenishment Centers nationwide.• Directed 250–475 projects annually, achieving operational improvements and meeting KPI targets for six consecutive years.• Led design and launch of 3 new Replenishment Centers (1M+ sq ft each) and 4 new Fulfillment Warehouses (350K+ sq ft each), significantly enhancing space utilization and operational efficiency.• Spearheaded the implementation of Blue Yonder WMS in multiple 3PL sites, improving inventory management and order fulfillment.• Designed advanced "warehouse of the future" facilities in Greenwood, SC, and Groveport, OH, featuring Auto Store (ASRS) automation.• Utilized SAP to create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements and issue purchase orders (POs) to vendors.• Collaborated with Accounts Payable to process vendor payments through SAP ECC and Ariba. • Established comprehensive end-to-end project timelines, coordinating effectively with vendors, customers, and operational sites.• Optimized the multi-echelon RC/DC network to adapt to changing customer demands.• Applied LEAN principles to reduce cycle times, minimize work-in-progress, and streamline workflows.

• Directed strategic operations across multiple Florida sites (Jacksonville, Ocala, Tampa, and Weston), driving $480M in annual sales.• Managed a $27M operating budget, consistently meeting targets over 7 years and reducing expenses by $0.9M year-over-year in 2007.• Led new business acquisition efforts, resulting in a 65% sales increase for the Florida market, securing major contracts with SCMA ($65M), Memorial Hollywood ($55M), and Mayo Clinic ($110M).• Achieved Lean LRTS Gold certification across three sites over two years, underscoring commitment to operational excellence.• Played a critical role in retaining prime vendor business, including contracts with Baptist Health ($38M), Mt. Sinai ($11M), and Mayo Clinic ($110M).• Supported Department of Defense (DoD) business implementation projects across multiple sites.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Science