Vice President Of Operations
Atlanta Ga.
Recruited in turnaround situation to consolidate all operation functions in Atlanta and to manage the continuing modernization of distribution centers and computer systems. Responsibilities increased to include management of the following business units: Distribution Centers, Information Technology, Production Planning, Transportation, Customer Services and Purchasing.Chaired the Executive Operations Committee which monitored sales, production, inventory and shipping performance to forecasts. Identified operational improvements or issues and implemented action plans.Directed major systems improvement project. This encompassed a PC bases sales support system, ERP/MRP supply chain and production planning system, financial systems, CRM and retail store systems. Stakeholders included outside consultants, project team leaders and business unit management.Directed a successful expansion and re-engineering of all distribution facilities. Reduced CPU by 20% with a 30% increase in pick/pack efficiency and inventory accuracy.Partnered with Sales Management, Distribution and Marketing to support new product and business development with major accounts. This included multilingual labeling, EDI, quick response and value added services.Presented updated to Board of Directors as required.