Responsible for all operational and financial aspects of Distribution network including safety performance and programs, developing long term and near network strategy, hiring and developing staff, managing and controlling costs, evaluating new technologies and developing ROI to justify investments, implementing data driven processes and procedures to optimize service to the retail network.• Improved and maintained excellent safety record in all 3 distribution centers – days last OSHA recordable (as of 6/30/24) Dallas – 149 Virginia – 333 Pomona – 643• Independent culture survey results improved YOY – reduced turnover by 50% in the DCs.• Planned and executed start-up of new 457,000 ft2 distribution center in Dallas, Texas in 2023.• Helped negotiate new lease for Pomona, California distribution center at below market rates.• Managed robust cycle count/ inventory control program - financial accuracy of inventory within network 99.93%. Exempted from physical inventory for 10 years in a row.• Developed cost, staffing, and productivity modeling for network which allows for accurate labor requirements and tracks cost to standard.• Reduced material costs through vetting alternate suppliers and concessions from existing vendors.

• Lead all inbound and outbound operations for a 1,000,000 sq. ft. distribution center which processes 600 million units of throughput annually, servicing over 400 retail stores and representing $1B in revenue. Own P&L, budgeting, forecasting labor and capital projects, samples manufacturing, web order fulfillment, and facilities and maintenance.• Pilot an initiative to evaluate, select, introduce, and integrate automation technology into DC operations.• Serve as a passionate advocate for safety culture, significantly improving the facility OSHA recordable injury rate. Utilize expertise in Process Safety management (PSM), having previously managed in environments involving highly hazardous chemicals. • Build and fuel a diverse internal leadership pipeline by fostering a culture of development and intentional succession planning, including facilitating quarterly leadership summits aimed at furthering frontline leadership strength and focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion.• Established an associate incentive plan designed to engage employees in metrics driven behaviors and enhance engagement. • Restructured the staffing model, moving from a temporary to hire to a direct hire approach.• Managed a six-week special project to startup a 500,000 sq. ft. distribution center, designing bin layout, cataloging, and sorting inventory, staffing and training employees and coordinating receipt of over 1,300 truckloads of product. • Mobilized to safeguard associate health and safety while successfully ensuring uninterrupted operations during a record year for volume and productivity amidst the COVID19 Pandemic.