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Charlotte, Nc, Us

Mooresville, Nc, Us

♦ Optimized import distribution centers by refining processes and implementing systems that increased productivity by 38%, improved safety ORR from 4.0 to 1.8, and reduced annual demurrage and drayage costs by $78 million.♦ Designed, piloted and implemented advanced WMS, LMS, and YMS across the bulk distribution network feeding Fulfillment, D2C & Omni Channel functions - achieving a 98% on-time delivery rate, 70% inventory visibility, a 20% productivity increase at initial locations, and projecting a $300 million inventory reduction over three years.

Houston, Tx, Us

♦ Developed customized end-to-end solutions for clients in the energy, technology, defense, retail, and automotive sectors, integrating logistics with automation to achieve a 10-30% reduction in organizational size and a 20% productivity increase within 24 months.♦ Founded a consortium of world-class forwarders and logistics providers to enhance buying power for small and mid-tier companies, resulting in 10-20% reductions in domestic and international transportation costs and a 15-25% improvement in capacity availability and consistency.

♦ Established a global multi-modal transportation brokerage capability supporting retail and Department of Defense (DoD), generating $5 million in revenue in the first year and growing to $10 million in the second year.

Dublin, Ie

♦ Drove transformational change across logistics, transportation, inventory management and fleet management yielding $30 million in savings in the first year.♦ Developed a comprehensive strategy to outsource context functions, RFP agreements, automate processes, reduce AVL, audit invoices, and leverage partner capabilities, resulting in $23 million in savings over two years.

San Jose, Ca, Us

♦ Executed a freight cost excellence project aimed at transforming business practices to improve efficiencies and customer experience, resulting in reduced material lead times and $71M in annual savings.

San Jose, Ca, Us

♦ Integrated geo-mapping technology using GIS to reduce service overlap, enhance inventory utilization and supply chain visibility, delivering a $4 million ROI in two years and earning a Special Achievement in GIS award.

San Jose, Ca, Us

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS♦ Executed a comprehensive global logistics strategy that optimized the network, enhanced automation, reduced AVL and streamlined operations, yielding over $40 million in cost savings and a 10% increase in positive customer satisfaction.♦ Established an imported/exporter of record methodology and tax structure to facilitate seamless goods movement into emerging markets and BRIC countries, improving lead times by 2-10 days.

Bachelor Of Individalized Studies - Bis, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Graduate Certificate, Federal Aquisition Regulation, Procurement And Government Contracts