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Boise, Id, Us

Boise, Idaho, Us

Hired to help provide corporate oversight to distribution center maintenance, working closely with facility Maintenance Managers and Supervisors, prevent/solve bigger operational issues and to ensure that defined maintenance KPIs are being met. Provide corporate oversight of daily expectations providing support, guidance, and requirements. My focus is standardization, process improvement, data analytics, compliance, CapEx, performance, best practices and project/program management.

Boise, Idaho, Us

Play an integral role in the planning and seamless execution of a multi-year, $150MM initiative transitioning from the EXE Warehouse Management System to the Manhattan Active Warehouse Management System across 21 sites working with a cross functional team of over 90 staff. Using my extensive supply chain background, implement best in class processes across the network while optimizing implementation efforts across the company. Communicating to the Sr. Leadership teams, using varied communication channels and frequency, the status for the WMS Implementation program, to ensure we have high level alignment on our path forward, and streamlined decision-making with increased visibility to roadblocks. Ongoing initiatives include system implementations, operations excellence, labor management improvements and WMS system enhancements.

Spearheaded the development and launch of a Veteran-owned company focused on delivering value-added procurement, distribution, and fulfillment consulting services to a diverse client base; specializing in maximizing value, improving quality / cost performance, and driving scalability all while enhancing customer value. A provider of Procurement, Distribution and Fulfillment Consulting, WMS Enhancement, Process Improvements, Project Management, and Interim Management Services. Notable customers included FedEx Supply Chain Solutions, OT Global Protection, Oh My Green and Highline Aftermarket.#supplychain #masterblackbelt #leansixsigma #pmp #mba #consulting

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Working directly for the COO, provided corporate level operations leadership to a swiftly growing portfolio of operating companies and integrated/consolidated brands; drove company-wide supply chain process improvements, and post-acquisition integrations, for a company rapidly growing through accelerated sales growth and acquisition to over $1B in sales. Provided corporate capital planning and budgeting; oversight of the company-wide metrics program while assisting in the implementation of the companies Transportation Management, Demand Planning and Voice Picking systems.

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Fort Myers, Fl, Us

Managed all aspects of a contract distribution/fulfillment business recovering from lack of sales, processes, systems, operational capability, capacity, and leadership. Served as the face of the company for business development, relationship management as well as project management of customer onboarding activities. Developed the companies’ systemic capabilities and functions. Identified and resolved business systems issues. Evaluated systems and business processes to identify, and implement, best practices. Defined and executed the companies RFP/RFQ response process for government and non-government entities. Full P&L Accountability for the company.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Managed company, and 3rd party, distribution; provided supply chain process improvement opportunities to include vendors, processes, items, S&OP and transportation. Oversaw operations for up to 13 global facilities (>700 people) across multiple business units and geographies (including e-commerce) with food-grade lot tracking and recall requirements. Assessed and expanded WMS and ERP capabilities and functions; Identified and resolved business systems issues. I evaluated business systems and processes to identify best practices and make recommendations to leadership when necessary. Managed complex metrics programs, while enhancing data visibility to leadership. Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME), and key global contributor (China, Canada and Europe), supporting Oracle, Manhattan and High Jump WMS’ as well as multiple contract distribution provider changes. Supported: Ecommerce (global), Store Development (global), Consumer Products Group (CPG) and Specialty Distribution (i.e. Verismo).

Seattle, Wa, Us

Levallois-Perret, France, Fr

Hired to turn around failing account and lead distribution, transportation (including final-mile delivery and reverse logistics) and drive process improvement; full P&L. Managed four facilities with >1.25MM sq. ft. and >300+ hourly employees in cost-plus and unit rate environments. Developed pricing strategies for existing and new customers as needed; presented process, pricing, and service agreement proposals; executed the company's RFP/RFQ response process for non-government entities within the region as required to gain business.Previous Role: Distribution and Fulfillment Operations Manager (12 Months)

Levallois-Perret, France, Fr

Milton, Ga, Us

Turned around struggling operations and learned the cost per unit business model; promoted within six months to a regional B2B/B2C customer facing role managing 15 distribution and fulfillment facilities with full P&L and >1,200 seasonal employees. Role was expanded to include assisting with startups and turnarounds from VA to FL and TN.Previous Role: Senior Distribution and Fulfillment Operations Manager (9 Months)

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

FACILITY MANAGEMENT │ OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY │ ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIPManaged highly automated 500K sq. ft. distribution center (distribution, fulfillment, and facility maintenance).

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

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