Simon De Silva Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Grand Prairie, Texas

Key member of the management team providing third-party logistics distribution services to 3000 Starbucks stores across a six-state region in the United States and Mexico. Manage up to 75 warehouse associates coordinating 10-15 outbound truckload and LTL shipments per shift.• Direct a diverse, multi-functional warehouse operations team comprised of order selectors, forklift drivers, inventory replenishment (RTOs), loaders, checkers, and shipping administrators • Assess areas for operational improvement resulting in a $3M turnaround and achievement of profitability for the first time in 2017• Achieved seven out of eight KPIs for the Starbucks account and earned a contract bonus for the first time in nearly four years• Utilize the JDA warehouse management system (WMS) to manage daily metrics, reporting, and KPI performance• Oversee regulatory compliance and ensure adherence to policies and procedures for inventory accuracy/control, returns, and damages• Knowledgeable in various warehouse technologies, including VoCollect voice activated order selection software and RF scanners

Dallas, Texas

(Evacam was sold to National Performance Warehouse in 2016)Enabled the growth of distribution and e-commerce fulfillment business through new market entry in the South and Central United States. Managed the expansion of a 50,000 s.f. facility which added $6M in inventory over eight months and managed 800 shipments per day for various e-commerce and 3PL customers.• Directed a team of 20 warehouse staff and managed relationships with multiple shipping materials suppliers locally• Worked closely with a third-party IT partner to implement a paperless inventory and WMS system and recommended changes in software and RF scanner technology to improve operations efficiency • Successfully guided the team from startup to performance as 2nd best distribution facility in only six months• Proactively managed and revised the cost template and associated processes to improve cost estimations• Maintained inventory accuracy of 99.8% during a period of continuous growth and maintained full accountability for P&L administration, daily purchase planning, product quality, inventory control, and employee development

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Purchased the company out of insolvency from ROL-Tech Inc and managed third-party distribution services 12 manufacturer product lines. Drove a 45% increase in business volume, increasing sales from $6M to $10M within one year by focusing on service quality• Negotiated all aspects of real estate, utility, and supplier contracts to facilitate the move into a new facility, which resulted in significant reduction in cost and a 30% increase in profitability• Renegotiated all contracts with existing manufacturers and customers to ensure profitability and uninterrupted distribution of products• Managed $15M in automotive parts inventory and provided third-party logistics services for over 20,000 SKUs of automotive parts for strategic accounts• Worked closely with a software developer to implement a new custom software system which provided robust reporting capabilities, increased operational efficiencies, and enhanced inventory control

Dallas

Led the successful integration of two facilities following the acquisition of a large competitor and worked with the Vice President of Operations to maximize product availability and sales performance.• Managed 12 manufacturer accounts and increased monthly operations revenue from $100,000 to $4M• Increased inventory accuracy from 94% to 99.8% for 18 product lines with approximately 30,000 SKUs through implementation of daily cycle counts• Renegotiated costs of LTL freight, small package, and material handling, resulting in 18% increasing profitability• Increased employee retention and reduced employee turnover ensuring increased efficiency