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Dallas, Texas, United States

• Successfully lead the upgrade/implementation of Manhattan WMOSv2008 to WMOSv2019.• Provide direction to the operation team using experience and data analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement as well as developing reporting tools to monitor and track progress.• Lead the rollout of Manhattan Labor Management transition from UPH to Engineered Standards.• Reduced Conveyor carton traffic by 60% through the development of single line and batch tote picking processes.• Developed design, layout, system set up, and transition of product to 250K Sqft overflow building, while maintaining inventory availability.• Manage DC IT team to provide minimal downtime while partnering with the corporate IT teams on problem solving, issue resolution, interface development, change management, and roll out of system enhancements. • Worked on strategic planning of a automated 1 million square foot buildout with improved operational processes to streamline an annual cost reduction of 22%.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Spearheaded and owned the start-up and launch of a new 600K square foot Distribution Center (DC) and installation of MHE.• Implemented Lean principles, technology, and ROI strategies to reduce start-up costs by $1.2M.• Applied Six Sigma methodologies to create new layout and functionality of the building and workstations to improve product flow and reduce costs.• Led company in design of Manhattan WMS to deliver integrated supply chain convergence and business intelligence system to support sophisticated warehouse needs and value-added services.• Developed strategies, evaluated effectiveness of work methods, procedures, and controls, and recommended new operating policies and procedures in the distribution process for continuous improvement.• Coordinated inbound, outbound, transportation, and warehouse operations, working with cross functional teams.• Built teams and enhanced individual and team performance improvement goals to support company objectives.• Identified the root cause and impact of delays in the distribution center and initiated corrective actions.

Franklin, Ky

• Directed daily activities of the DC, including supervision and proper utilization of space, equipment, and manpower, with ownership of work operations, productivity, safety, security, and levels of service.• Applied sound communication and motivational techniques in supervision, counseling, and disciplining subordinates, and approved labor standards to ensure a productive labor force.• Contributed to annual budget process by accurately projecting expenses and ensuring control of expenditures.• Project manager for conversion of e-Commerce fulfillment transition from third party logistics provider to internal operations.• Launched consolidated fulfillment of 5,000+ SKUs from a single DC to all stores using DC to DC cross-dock program.• Wrote and executed new Standard Operating Procedures and training programs for coordination of order fulfillment system operations.• Improved communication throughout the logistics network through metric reporting of accuracy and productivity.• Converted WMS system from SAP to Manhattan issued software company-wide.

Braselton, Ga

• Implemented Lean practices to increase trailer cubic usage by 20% and accuracy from 98.1% to 99.8%.• Increased lines per hour metric by 10+ basis points by establishing engineering standards and leadership.• Rolled out new equipment fleet and disposition of the old fleet.• Introduced new warehouse management system to improve workflow including VoiceLink and InfoLink.• Achieved optimum efficiency by placement of new tracking system.• Resolved conflicts with systems, inventory, personnel, budgets, and building maintenance.• Led and developed 25+ direct reports to exceed company and distribution goals.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Ensured optimal service levels by supervising department workload and on-time departure of trucks.• Reviewed quality of work levels and recommended opportunities for improvement.• Documented attendance, evaluated performance, and submitted payroll information.• Realigned work to other zones to maintain required service level.• Trained 60+ team associates in new standard operating procedures and compliance with policies and procedures.• Used MS Excel spreadsheet program and AS-400 to monitor and adjust staff resources for on time fulfillment and shipping of orders to multiple shipping zones.• Improved operations in the merchandise selection department, reducing errors from 8.98 to 6.47 per 1,000 lines while increasing productivity from 26 to 29.5 lines per hour.

Sanger, Tx

• Hired, trained, and developed work and quality standards for new start-up DC.• Led company in area of responsibility in dollars per trailer average in the first year of operation with minimal loss.• Increased nightly and weekend shift productivity, ranking third out of 37 in the organization.• Added and removed service stores during semi-annual realignments as Realignment Coordinator.

Lafayette, Louisiana Area

• Department Supervisor responsible for all aspects of the daily workflow for over 25 direct reports. • Trained associates on palletizing orders to maximize the cubic space and reduce merchandise damage, while minimize unloading times at the designated stores.• Coordinated delivery routes with the Transportation Department.

• Instructor / Operator, Unit Conduct of Fire Trainer – Tank Operations Training.• Team Leader – Diversity, sexual harassment, equal treatment of soldiers and family members’ initiatives.•Supervision and training, safety, health and welfare of service members.