Coordinated the integration of several new brands and product lines into a consolidated distribution center serving all customers in North America. Established processes and metrics to improve efficiency.Managed Distribution Center and Customer Service teams. Implemented cross-training for key functions and coordinated team-building exercises that fostered improved communication between all departments.Served on Executive leadership team to turn around financial performance and re-establish growth.Managed receiving, stocking, order picking and shipping of $20M inventory, maintaining >96% On-time delivery to key customers. Achieved cost reductions for supplies, equipment, and operating expenses.Established improved selection, compensation, and training of the workforce to reduce employee turnover.

Developed strategic partnerships with key suppliers and engaged new suppliers to ensure the continuous, uninterrupted flow of critical raw materials. Achieved lower costs, shortened lead times, and reduced risk.Managed and developed Scheduling, Purchasing, Inventory/Warehouse, Shipping/Receiving and Logistics teams. Implemented cross-training for all key functions to provide 100% coverage of all managed functions.Selected by Corporate leadership team to assist other locations with materials and inventory issues.Managed $2M inventory and $28M annual spend, maintaining >96% On-time receipt from suppliers and >96% On-time delivery to customers. Achieved annual cost reduction and material throughput goals.Led the project team working to obtain ISO 14001 certification.Created monthly metrics and supplier scorecards to monitor suppliers accounting for >80% of total spend.

Worked to expand visibility and market the Milwaukee Chapters opportunities for local Operations and Supply Chain Professionals. Collaborated with other members of the Board to grow the membership and maintain the Platinum Status of the Chapter.

Developed strategic partnerships with key suppliers and engaged new suppliers to ensure the continuous, uninterrupted flow of critical raw materials. Achieved lower costs, shortened lead times and reduced risk.Conducted production planning meetings and coordinated with suppliers to meet customer requirements.Managed $8M inventory and $34M annual spend. Identified and eliminated excess materials. Achieved lower material costs utilizing competitive bidding process and by implementing new process of purchasing pre-cut shapes to reduce scrap on those materials.Negotiated pricing reductions with key suppliers of outside processing operations for machining, surface treatments and inspection requirements.Developed the Sales, Inventory & Operations procedure and conducted monthly meetings as part of the Strategic Management objectives for the company.Monitored and revised the Purchasing and Production procedures of the Quality Management System to maintain ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 D certifications.Created monthly metrics and supplier scorecards to monitor suppliers accounting for 80% of total spend.Held weekly conference calls with key customers to proactively manage expedites and schedule changes.

Developed and maintained the sourcing strategy for military vehicle spare parts to support fleets globally. Defined, developed and monitored the Supply Chain portion of the Quality Management System to achieve ISO 9001/2015 certification. Monitored and revised procedures to maintain ISO compliance. Implemented monthly metrics and supplier scorecards to provide visibility of effectiveness of changes. Forged strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure continuous, uninterrupted flow of critical parts. Conducted strategic reviews with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement of the supply base. Travelled to conduct site visits with key suppliers to identify development opportunities. Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly analytics and reports utilizing ODBC connections to database. Managed $12M inventory and $35M annual spend. Identified and reduced slow-moving inventory. Mentored and developed purchasing and order-entry team, ensuring cross functional support of business.

Managed $180M inventory across five strategic business units and 30 product lines, maintaining >95% fill rates. Utilized Six Sigma and Lean strategies to optimize inventory quantities, seasonal fluctuations, and forecast adjustments. Reduced excess and obsolete inventory by $12M. Provided inventory control expertise for SAP enhancement projects; utilized change management strategies. Monitored and revised procedures to maintain compliance with ISO requirements. Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly inventory analytics and reports. Analyzed trends, identified opportunities, prepared forecasts, and presented metrics and proposed action plans to senior leaders.

Created and maintained the Corporate Budget for Raw materials and purchased components. Researched, Identified and Reported on operational and financial variances. Monitored master data accuracy and ensured procedures were in place to maintain the integrity of data.

Led cross-functional project teams in Continuous Process Improvement initiatives. Analyzed processes and systems, designed change management initiatives, and documented new procedures, standards, and training requirements. Tested functional aspects of SAP ERP necessary for change initiatives.

Maintained inventory to meet customer requirements and business goals. Reduced distressed inventory by $1M and increased inventory turns by 25% through continuous improvement initiatives. Prepared forecasts, monthly reports, and other business analytics.

Marketed, implemented and supported the Demand Solutions line of software. Forecasting, DRP, EDI and collaboration modules.

Account Manager - Trucking division and Shipping Container Depot Manager & Intermodal terminal assistant manager.