Direct all aspects of operations for five facility locations positioned throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Ensure a cost-effective operation while achieving efficient utilization throughout all areas.Managed eight direct reports overseeing one hundred indirect reports.Manage favorable to budget (17M+).Supervise and direct the daily operations by establishing goals, assigning tasks, maintain schedules, and ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures are followed.Direct all areas of business to comply with OSHA, FDA, NABP, and DOT regulations.Developed a team-oriented, collaborative environment.Responsible for coordinating and supervising the receiving, warehousing, returns, shipping, record keeping, and inventory control of prescription drugs, devices, and products in a manner consistent with company, quality service, and cost objectives.

Directed transportation operations for PA, VA, MD, DE, and NJ markets including final mile, cross dock shuttle, LTL transfers, and resupply.Analyze the transportation operation to pinpoint cost cutting opportunities and implement planned improvements to achieve efficiencies and increase revenue.Oversaw the implementation of 3rd party management of driver qualification files and maintained a streamlined system by which we achieved 100% driver compliance.Oversaw the implementation of an enhanced SAP based warehouse management system. Planned out the process for the Northeast Transportation Department and assisted the warehouse in implementing strategies to streamline the new system and to remedy any roadblocks in its operational structure.

Supervised multiple departments across picking and receiving of the Northeast Distribution Center.Control production and transportation costs by prioritizing the receipts and strategizing labor needs within the specified time constraints.Daily use of KPI's to help identify strengths and weaknesses in order to maintain a constant drive for process improvements.

Managed the inbound process for the nation's largest beauty supply retailer. Facilitator of this distribution center start-up operation, which included designing, staffing, training, and final implementation.Directed a team of 100 employees through a successful on-time facility start-up.Designed and implemented department process flow.Implemented 5S program throughout nationwide distribution network.Developed training program for new employees.Managed KPI's to ensure the highest levels of service.Established multi-facility Best Practices/ SOP's.Assisted in the e-commerce start-up, increasing throughput by 80% by recognizing operational constraints and organizing a team to discover root causes and determine action items to implement.

Ensured the efficient operation of the manual sortation and small order packaging departments of the Chambersburg Northeast Distribution Center.Analyzed key performance indicators and volume projections to determine staffing requirements and allocation of resources, while guaranteeing that all vital production levels and cut times were met.Supervised 30 associates amongst two departments maintaining all associate files, conducting interviews, and selecting new hires.

Managed the order fulfillment process for the supply of all Borders and Waldenbooks Stores for the 800k square foot Northeast Distribution Center.Logistics Specialist having to coordinate initiatives across multiple departments, and sites, to achieve time-sensitive project goals and successful implementation of E-Reader inventory and order fulfillment for North America.Managed outbound shipment department and all material handling operations consisting of put away and pick tasks for the Northeast and Atlantic Coast.

Managed all operational aspects of final mile delivery in both the Lewisberry, PA and New Orleans, LA terminals.Managed the daily delivery and pickup duties of 80-85 routes ensuring that the terminal service exceeded 99.1%.Ensured that our contracted vehicle fleet and drivers met all DOT regulations through yearly scheduled inspections and random checks.Trained inbound and outbound sortation associates on effectively loading vehicles, maintaining load charts, and making route adjustments as needed.Contracted prospective driver contractors and effectively played a major role in growing the business from 50 contracted routes to 80+.