Professional Summary

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Proven leader with extensive, hands-on expertise and knowledge in logistics including manufacturing, warehousing, cross-docking, transportation, reverse and hybrid logistics.
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Experience in scaling operations from lean to large scale teams, 1M+ sq. ft. Big Box operations, and fleet oversight of 60 Class 8 drivers, including 10 remote.
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Adaptive visionary proficient in developing and empowering teams to innovate, integrate advanced technologies, strategically navigate, and anticipate the future.
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History of optimizing and designing foundational systems including ERPs and SCM suites, enhanced by AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies, from vision to implementation.
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Recognized for data mining, continuous improvement, and financial acumen, achieving measurable bottom-line improvements across stand-alone and multi-site operations.
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Skilled in strategic alignment, change management, communication, collaboration, data analysis, financial acumen, process improvement, demand forecasting, technology integration, inventory optimization, multi-site optimization, supplier relationship management, conflict resolution, third-party risk management, operational excellence and benchmarking.
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Reputation for going above and beyond, goal oriented, and a visionary communicator, skilled at transforming cultures in diverse organizations.
Leadership Highlights
Safety
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Improved DOT ranking through driver development and structured ride-along programs.
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Set new site records of two (2) years without a reportable accident.
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Achieved a Superior rating on AIB inspection and Excellent rating on ASI by fostering a culture focused on safety and compliance.
Relationship
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Awarded “Most Impactful Leader” by associates and peers for excellence in people leadership.
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Achieved Highest Employee Opinion Survey (EOS) score in the sector.
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Reduced turnover by 20% through self-developed associate investment and development programs.
Quality
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Implemented custom QMS Program resulting in top-ranking location status and historic cost savings.
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Increased inventory accuracy from 93.22% to 99.99% by refining recoup, shipping, and receiving procedures.
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Achieved #1 Service Level ranking among 14 branches, consistently exceeding SLAs at a 99.98%+ rate.
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Reduced physical inventory downtime from five (5) days to one (1).
Efficiency
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Directed 1099 and multi-site operations across 3PL locations, cross-docks, and final-mile delivery networks.
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Increased labor efficiency by 36% for direct and 20% for indirect labor.
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Optimized material management and pallet flow, increasing warehouse UPH by 60%+ and delivery capacity by 20%+.
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Established engineering activity flows to ensure 100% adherence to project release dates.
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Led the most successful operational expansion start-up in company history while removing silos to improve production flow.
Financials
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Led contract negotiations with national accounts and independent operators, securing $MM in new and renewed agreements generating significant revenue growth.
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Managed annual budgets up to $100M+, achieving a 40%+ improvement in margin-over-margin performance.
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Reduced transportation costs by 44% and excess inventory through strategic benchmarking and vendor management.
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Stabilized struggling operations, meeting budget for the first time in over three (3) years.
Technology
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Implemented a 100% audit system for 4PL and 5PL invoices, ensuring fiscal accuracy across the supply chain.
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Modernized risk reduction by implementing Third-Party Risk Management, AI, IoT, and blockchain for tracking.
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Designed a Full Year Forecast Process adopted as the standard for the entire sector.
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Managed compliance startups and training including SOX, ISO, and RF Shipping programs (100% LOS).

Professional Training & Development
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Safety – OSHA • DOT • ELD • HAZMAT • Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) • Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) • Emergency Action Plans (EAP)
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Relationship – Associate Relations • 360-Degree Leadership • Transformational Leadership • Train-the-Trainer • Motivational Speaker • Contract Negotiations
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Quality – Lean Six Sigma • Total Quality Management (TQM) • ISO • Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys) • OJT Writing & Validation • Benchmarking
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Efficiency – Lean & 5S • Value Stream Mapping • Engineered Labor Standards • Warehouse Flow Optimization • ASCM (APICS principles) • S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning)
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Financials – ROI & Business Case Modeling • Cost-Benefit Analysis • SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) • Financial Metrics for Operations
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Technology – AI • IoT • Blockchain • Middleware Integration • ERP & SCM Suite Integration • APIs • JavaScript • CSS • HTML • Environment Variable Management
