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Richfield, Mn

• Develop and implement innovative and lean strategies to maintain a consistent, high-quality supply chain management devoted to operational excellence.• Lead multiple projects to identify issue root causes, resolve distribution issues, and bridge operational gaps between business teams and distribution centers.• Developed best practices for Distribution Center Support employees to create a strong, fast-paced, workplace culture. • Develop and mentor multiple analysts, assess their needs, and stay updated on business preferences.• Lead cross-functional teams to plan and execute essential projects and programs aligned with the Supply Business Distribution strategy.• Coordinate resources with stakeholders to map project deliverables.• Optimize inbound scheduling for efficiency and capacity by creating standard work.• Create and manage reporting tools for delivering Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), audits and reduce operating costs.• Design and implement strategic operational plans and training of new processing system within distribution centers to improve product flow and reduce company profit loss.

Richfield, Mn

• Identified and resolved supply chain issues through root cause analysis and research.• Continually lead Lean OKR projects with focus on people and helping to improve and optimize distribution center systems.• Queried databases for information needed for report processing and validated results by performing Quality Assurance to assess data accuracy.• Identified clear connections between policies and business results to eliminate confusion and help employees achieve goals.• Conducted distribution center compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively.• Recommended warehouse management and supply chain process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges. • Cultivated relationships with third party industry partners to improve customer order delivery experiences.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.• Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.• Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning. • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.• Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.• Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.