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Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

• Oversaw total operations for Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia for a $9 billion corporation with 90-plus distribution centers across North America. Managed multiple distribution centers with a total of 2 million square feet and a private tractor-trailer fleet.• Maintained a $20 million budget with continuous year-over-year savings of 5% to 10%.• Oversaw P&L with a combined revenue of $250 million and warehouse COGS of $135 million.• Achieved AEBITA of $41 million between four divisions.• Maintained an average expense ratio of 10.4%, with the Columbus Division achieving a company record of 9.5%.• Consolidated two distribution centers into the Cincinnati Division to increase efficiency and reduce costs.• Converted Columbus into a food-grade facility and achieved an AIB score of 990 (out of a 1,000-point total), with an external auditor recognizing the score as the highest she had ever given. • Increased productivity from 12.9 to 16.2 tasks per hour through redesigned SOPs.• Worked closely with sales managers to ensure the organization met the goal to “Deliver and Delight” for each customer by identifying and correcting potential issues and opportunities.• Reported monthly to senior management on KPIs and implementation of various initiatives. • Monitored inventory cycle counts (averaged 99.8% accuracy).• Achieved average quality index (perfect order) of 99.2%.

Lancaster, Ohio

Manage the distribution network for $300 Million Company, including all order fulfillment strategies and inventory management.• Responsible for the overall P & L of 1.3 million square foot distribution center and two 300,000 square foot warehouses with over 200 employees.• Managed an $18 MM budget with annual cost savings over $2 MM.• Trained staff on redesigned order processing work flow that increased pick efficiency by 31%.• Increased warehouse productivity 49% through establishing and teaching LEAN techniques including Standardized Work Practices, 5S, Kanban, and Kaizen.• Trained management team on enhanced WMS capabilities that lead to increased productivity and produced an annualized labor savings of $1.5 million. • Successfully led the integration of two acquired businesses into Anchor Hocking’s distribution network. • Implemented new Management Operating System to help supervisors and managers develop and manage KPI in order to achieve greater accountability.• Reorganized Traffic department to reduce redundancy, creating $225,000 annual savings. • Developed distribution plan to incorporate two acquired 300,000 square foot distribution centers with the main distribution facility.• Led team responsible for training newly acquired business associates on WMS and other critical inventory and accounting systems.• Reduced Inventory shrink by more than $1 million in first year.• Led project to increase warehouse capacity by 8.5% through reorganization and warehouse design.• Mentor and guide managers overseeing Shipping Operations, Receiving Operations, Customer Service, Traffic, and Maintenance departments.

Cedar Falls, Ia & West Jefferson, Oh

• Managed one of four fast-paced operational departments in 1.35 million square foot distribution center.• Guided 35-45 team members and ensured the team met daily safety, productivity, budget, level of service, and quality goals.• Led and developed team to maximize their overall efficiency in daily operations.• Performed Production Control job function to balance productivity and staffing to ensure smooth operation for entire distribution center.• Assembled top producing team by hiring, training, developing and disciplining to create an environment of trust and respect.• Developed and executed plan to redefine warehouse storage area with minimal impact to operations, which reduced travel time and increased productivity 20%. • Created warehouse expansion plan to outline how storage capacity would be increased most efficiently during peak season.• Participated in the start-up of two 1.35 million square foot distribution centers.• Cedar Falls, IA facility is considered to be the “Best Start-up Ever” in Target Corporation, saving over $2 million compared to any other start-up and exceeding goals in safety, productivity, and level of service.

Memphis, Tn & Eddyville, Ia

• Oversaw daily distribution department operations for multinational company’s vitamin and supplement division.• Oversaw total inventory control of all warehouse and shipping & receiving operations.• Delegated, coordinated, and supervised seven warehouses/toll processors in the United States and Canada.• Established preferred carriers based on service, reliability, and competitive price.• Negotiated freight rates with truck carriers, steamship lines, and brokers.• Oversaw export / import compliance for international shipments.• Prepared documents for international bound shipments.• Reduced transportation costs by 45% through revised freight routing for both domestic and international shipments.• Established supply chain and distribution procedures for each new product produced at a new location.• Developed forecasting tool for complex production process used by both distribution and production departments. • Coordinated shipments with production to maintain JIT inventory levels.• Developed and maintained database to store shipping records in order to track movement of all products.• Ensured quality standards throughout distribution operations.

Bsba, Transportation And Logistics

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