Rusty Warren Email & Phone Number

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

• Managed the development of new training curriculum and content for the Associate to Driver initiative within the Fleet Development Program.• Collaborated with Transportation senior leadership to structure the 12-week program and define expectations.• Developed mobile platform driving assessments for associate driving tasks.• Traveled to site locations to upskill driving instructors, provide feedback, and ensure the program's success.• Oversaw relationships with external parties, ensuring compliance with company standards and agreements, while serving as the main point of contact.• Executed multiple business plans and projects, adapting to changing needs, identifying customer requirements, and developing contingency plans for seamless execution.• Led the Supply Chain Internship training program for FY 2023, partnering with executive leadership to ensure a solid foundation and valuable experience.• Managed L&D Key Performance Indicators with a daily, weekly, and monthly cadence, addressing areas for improvement.• Developed market level training curriculum for the Global People organization.• Evaluated ongoing effectiveness of plans and initiatives, solicited suggestions for improvement, and implemented strategies to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.• Manage the Auto Care Center training for new to role team leads and coaches at 70 Academy locations across the U.S.• Curated immersive learning experience for the Fresh area within Walmart Stores and Neighborhood Markets.• Developed standards for Sam’s Club associates and integrated into the learning management system (LMS).

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

• Organized and managed project initiatives for salaried members of management in Walmart Distribution Centers, Transportation, and Fulfillment Centers.• Successfully established 7 Supply Chain Academy locations across the U.S., providing training to over 10,000 salaried managers.• Promoted company policies, procedures, and ethical standards through training, direction, and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's values.• Supervised field-level liaison, communicated operational expectations to suppliers and vendors, and addressed performance-related issues to maintain smooth operations.• Led content development for 38 classes, collaborating with subject matter experts and aligning content with SOPs and new initiatives.• Partnered with various teams (Compliance, Legal, HR, etc.) to ensure policies and procedures were supported.• Managed timelines, resources, and staffing while executing multiple project/change initiatives.• Analyzed data from projects to measure success and share insights with senior leadership.• Collaborated with the Live Better U team and Guild to align training materials with collegiate-level curriculum for awarding college credit.

Clarksville, Arkansas

• Managed daily operations of the distribution center, overseeing hourly supervisors and associates.• Spearheaded supply chain flow process improvement, implementing lean concepts, prioritizing flow plan objectives, and fostering efficient collaboration among stakeholders.• Ensured timely processing and shipment of orders for 140 stores.• Achieved safety metrics and compliance goals daily.• Managed end-to-end supply chain processes, resolving daily issues and handling escalations to enhance network efficiencies and supply chain performance.• Developed action plans for associate career growth while providing supervision and development opportunities for associates, including training, mentoring, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering cohesive teamwork.• Managed training during the installation of mainframe software to the Supply Chain division.• Streamlined processes through data-driven decisions in Inbound, Outbound, Transportation, and QA departments.• Contributed to training during new DC launches and managed multiple projects.• Drove supply chain execution improvements by collaborating between stakeholders, tracking inventory, and resolving constraints to optimize flow paths.• Focused on reducing turnover and fostering inclusive teams.• Developed contingency plans to address various operational challenges.• Collaboration with HR to ensure staffing stayed current, addressing Open Door concerns, and conducting performance evaluations.