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Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Responsible for operating all of the company's Distribution Center Operations (11 company-operated, totaling >2.5M ft2; ~$40M Expenses) and one 3PL operation, as well as all Transportation & Logistics activities across the network (~$65M). Also, strategic planning/network assessment, inventory control management, and warehouse management systems enhancements/development.

Provide strategic and tactical logistics &; distribution consulting to wholesale and retail distribution companies. · Decreased distribution and logistics costs 12.5% (~$700K) for a $40M Toronto-based wholesale apparel distributor by improving order-picking methodology, parcel logistics rates, and international inbound logistics rates.· Benchmarked current 3rd party logistics provider services and pricing for a $550M Boston-based small appliance wholesale distributor; subsequently developed a five-year strategic plan for their U.S. distribution platform, which provides for improved customer order cycle time and is projected to save >$59M over it's five year life. ·Identified opportunities to reduce operations costs 6.4% (~$900K) for a $350M Philadelphia-based appliance distributor through freight pricing/payment auditing and distribution and fulfillment process improvements.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Responsible for operating 7 Distribution Centers, representing >3.2M square feet , ~600 employees, ~$76M in annual expense, and ~$130M average inventory, serving ~2400 member stores.

New York, Ny, Us

As Vice President, Global Logistics I was responsible for operating all of the company’s logistics and transportation operations globally(annual spend of ~$185 million), strategic planning/network assessment, and development of vendor shipping and communication standards.

Knoxville, Tn, Us

As Vice President, Logistics I was responsible for operating all of the company’s distribution facilities (6 DCs), strategic planning/network assessment, inventory control management, transportation, warehouse management system enhancements, and development of vendor shipping and communication standards.

As Vice President, Distribution I was responsible for operating all of the company’s 17 distribution centers ~2.5 million ft2: ~1100 employees), strategic planning/network assessment, inventory control management, transportation, warehouse management system enhancements, and development of vendor shipping and communication standards.

New York, Ny, Us

Responsible for all logistics processing activities for the full-line and outlet store divisions at the company’s main distribution center, and for all company transportation operations/activities, with a budget >$30 million.

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

Responsible for all distribution activities at a 124,000 sq. ft. flow-thru distribution facility including inventory control, loss prevention and transportation.

Provided logistics advice to a major supplier to the oil drilling industry.

Oak Brook, Illinois, Us

Distribution Center Manager - Baltimore 1993 - 1994 - Operated all functions of a 280K ft2 Distribution CenterDistribution Center Manager - Chicago 1992 - 1993 - Operated all functions of a 500K ft2 Distribution CenterGeneral Transportation Manager 1989 - 1992 - Operated all of company's transportation services and programs, including a significant private fleet (developed/maintained backhaul and 3rd party contract carrier authority revenues >$5M annually), proprietary freight consolidation program, and all third-party carriers and contractsFreight Consolidation Manager 1987 - 1989 - Conceived of, started-up, and operated company's proprietary freight consolidation functionVarious Other Transportation Management Roles, including: - Traffic Manager - Baltimore 1984 - 1987 - Assistant Traffic Manager - Chicago 1983 - 1984 - Corporate Traffic Analyst 1982 - 1983

Bachelors, Business, Transportation/Physical Distribution Emphasis

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