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Visalia, Ca, Us

Lindsay , Ca, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Oversaw end-to-end DC processing for apparel company. Led large teams including 20 direct reports. Managed annual budget of $6M. Participated in strategic meetings developing mitigation plans where applicable. KPI developed to enhance understanding of operations both network and distribution levels. Balanced strategic oversight with hands-on engagement. Developed and executed growth models focused on Individualized Development Plans heavily investing talent development. Utilized developed multi-year strategic plan as guide. Partnered with brand leaders and subsidiaries on forecasting solving for orders with end-of-month financial impacts. Developed key financial dashboards and reports, including labor bridge packets, to inform decision-making as quarters progressed ought after for advice and ability to translate projects into achievable financial models. ● Streamlined operations and optimized team structure by merging roles and reallocating resources. Reduced reliance on temporary workers 50% empowering existing staff to take on new responsibilities, ultimately fostering more collaborative and resilient work environment. o Devised and implemented continuous improvement initiatives that reduced cost per unit, bolstered production processes, and improved overall labor productivity. ● Improved employee engagement and retention involving employees in decision-making processes fostering positive work mindset. Maintained 85% capacity workload to avoid burnout, allowing rest periods if workloads approached 90% ensuring sustainable and motivated workforce.● Strategic collaborative partnerships facilitating clear two-way communication. Impacted operations positively through approachable leadership style, scaling down competitive pressures.● Developed comprehensive labor models, KPI metrics, forecasts, and procurement strategies. Built models down to department level, leading to more efficient workforce management.

Denver, Co, Us

Financial Management & Budget Oversight: Managed annual budgets of up to $60M across multiple DCs. Conducted rigorous daily cost analysis across up to 5 DCs, generating actionable cost-per-unit data to evaluate performance and drive financial efficiency. Process Optimization & Strategic Planning: Developed and implemented streamlined processes for weekly financial balancing, significantly reducing workload during month-end close activities from 6 to 3 days. Contributed to 3- and 5-year strategic planning and capital expenditure projects, collaborating closely with directors on capital investments and DC unit replacements.Financial Advisement & Collaboration: Built strong partnerships with directors and engineering teams by participating in production meetings and providing financial guidance on strategic projects. Procurement Leadership & Team Development: Assumed responsibility for procurement following vacancy of DC’s procurement manager. Developed and implemented procurement models, maintaining oversight while leading cross-functional team of 5 and standardized procurement processes across DCs, particularly during acquisition of 2 new brands under VF, ensuring consistent metrics and processes across diverse systems.Team Expansion & Finance Role Transformation: Led expansion of finance operations at distribution level, growing from single analyst role to fully staffed team across 5 distribution centers. Efficiency Improvements & Cost Management: Played critical role in enhancing efficiencies at Canadian facility operating at full capacity. Enhanced efficiency at Canadian distribution center by restructuring labor classification, transitioning from broad categories to department-specific classifications, enabling more accurate cost tracking, resulting in 18% reduction in CPU in first year, improving labor visibility and eliminating overstaffing through better alignment with volume and KPIs.

Accounting And Finance

A, Business Administration And Management, General