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Tampa, Florida, United States

United States

Mount Carmel, Illinois, United States

Director of warehousing and logistics for Motorad of America distribution centers located in Mt. Carmel, IL. Responsible for all inbound and outbound shipments including all exports. Managed all distribution center inventory including cycle counting. Negotiate tariffs for LTL, truck load, and small parcel shipments. Launched three off-site warehouse locations to maximize picking and shipping capacity. Redesigned all warehouse racking to gain efficiency and maximize space capacity. Responsible for labor planning as well as budgeting and P & L. Developed global freight program for Motorad locations including US, Mexico, and South America. Attend weekly global C-level meetings to discuss business needs as well as present at the MBR and QBR meetings. Accomplishments: • Implemented scanning system to improve the overall distribution center efficiency and inventory accuracy. • Improved on-time delivery by 25% in the first year with Motorad. • Successfully launched Priority based Warehouse Management System. • Designed and launched three off site warehouses to maximize shipping efficiency. • Successfully manage three warehouse facilities increasing pick efficiency by 30%. • Implemented full cycle counting inventory program. • Optimized distribution center by implementing A/B/C slotting to maximize space utilization and picking efficiency. • Negotiated LTL, Small Parcel, and TL tariffs at Motorad of America saving the company $800k in 2022. • Implemented replenishment/stock put away process to ensure maximum fill rate is achieved.

Olney, Illinois

Delivered exceptional leadership support in seamless administration of cross-functional areas, including in-/out-bound, claims, traffic, and international shipments. Oversaw full spectrum of health and safety programs across facility while maintaining laser focus on training all corporate locations. Headed all facets of distribution and inventory management for multiple acquisitions by Escalade Sports. • Decreased overtime by 20%+ and optimized distribution center by implementing A/B/C slotting. • Liaised with stakeholders to achieve optimal terms and conditions by negotiating domestic and international corporate tariffs, including small parcel, LTL, and truckload for all locations.

Evansville, Indiana

Led all facets related to effective management of distribution center and high-performance team with 100+ multidisciplinary employees across traffic department, outbound/inbound shipments, and inventory control. Managed processes associated with planning and maintenance of inventory levels across facility to meet customer needs. Directed accurate documentation of international shipments via deployment of export compliance program. • Launched voice picking system for small parcel shipments.• Led deployment of 3rd party logistics operation in Canada.• Recovered cost of damaged shipments via deployment and management of claims process.• Improved pricing through negotiations with LTL carriers and FEDEX/UPS for small parcel shipments.• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives across shipping and order picking to decrease hourly overtime.

Plainfield Indiana

.Oversaw functions associated with allocation and management of 100+ full-time and UAW hourly employees. Manage inbound, outbound, inventory control, and claims processes. Headed operations related to compliance assurance with environmental, health and safety regulations. Led development and retention of relationships with outside contractors and vendors to negotiate pricing for contracted services. Managed planning and execution of internal audits to coordinate status of annual compliance with state and federal government regulations. Acted as on-site HR representative at the Evansville and Indianapolis warehouses to conduct all new-hire orientation and training, issue disciplinary action, and engage with union leadership to resolve grievances filed. Served as primary point of contact for 440+ dealerships to verify shipping and receiving of auto parts. Controlled inventory by utilizing SAP. • Participate in local UAW contract negotiations every four years.• Controlled and saved operating/labor costs and improved efficiencies to meet set annual budget.• Confirmed seamless achievement of quarterly and annual environmental compliance certifications.• Ensured compliance with industry quality regulations and ISO 14001 through strategic implementation of processes.• Oversaw simultaneous launch of Ford Motor’s Indianapolis High Velocity Center and Princeton, IN warehouse in 2014. • Recognized as best-performing warehouse in the nation for FY 2013/14 with Ford Evansville High Velocity Center by securing 99.6% on-time delivery of routes to dealerships.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration, With Human Resources Management Focus/International Business

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Electrical And Electronics Engineering