Strategic distribution leader with more than 20 years experience to billion-dollar enterprises, directing individuals and teams in retail and manufacturing settings to optimal performance while achieving tremendous corporate savings. I have had several different titles but I am a Director, Distribution Center or GM with multiple facility automated RF experience in 24/7 operations. •Lead distribution efforts in wide-ranging industries including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, footwear, toys, food, transportation, and office supplies. •Strategic & tactical Distribution/Logistics experience in multiple automated Distribution Center environments; acquisition integration experience. •Re-engineer distribution operations to lean-cell manufacturing models. •Draft functional specs for evolving systems development. •Direct training in wide-ranging systems with start-up organizations. •Establish open-door policy in administrative and employee communications. •Raise bar for team excellence in continuous training and improvements. •Team with staff to identify process improvements, reducing waste while building profitability •Draft manuals on issues including employee relations, problem solving, budgeting, maintenance, and career progression, as well as staff training. •Highly proficient in both Windows and AS400 based warehouse systems applications, SAP, WMS, WCS, TMS, AutoCAD, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint. CORE COMPETENCIES Corporate Leadership & Development • Strategic & Tactical Planning • Streamlining • Training • Risk Management • Budget Creation • Man Power Planning • Safety • Team Projects •Corporate & Client Relations • Problem Solving
