 Reduce operational expenses and improve processes using lean methods and/or root cause analysis.
 Purchase equipment, systems, and supplies; complete timely negotiations with carriers and vendors.
 Develop new network to improve transportation and logistics operations performance.
 Evaluate current process, add new automation equipment and system to improve performance standards.

 Managed global DC operations, shipping, receiving, safety, and delivery with a 99.8% on time performance.
 Recognized by CEO for leadership role in achieving 99.98% inventory accuracy. Trained forklift drivers.
 Managed multiple projects simultaneously to improve performance, safety, team, managers and contracts.
 Managed P&L of unit, gained margin improvements, lowered costs 10%. Set and exceeded SMART goals.
 Completed project within short timeframe, significantly improved client revs.

 Managed logistics, transportation, safety, drivers, vehicles, maintenance, storage, routing, and budgets.
 Earned 10% merit increase; minimized downtime, start up, equipment, staffing and accident costs.
 Started up and managed Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, D.C., Detroit, Houston, Miami, Memphis, NYC, Tampa.

 Reduced freight expense $500,000 by negotiating new rates, reducing excess insurance and shipments.
 Completed WMS, TMS and 3PL planning and procurement projects on time, within budget.
 Improved efficiency and safety ratings with staffing changes and improved processes, implemented 5S.

 Responsible for P&L, budgets, supply chain strategy, and operations of catalog/website/retail sales.
 Managed 8 managers: Customer Service, Sales, Export, Mail, Purchasing, Warehouse, Inventory, Japan.
 Negotiated licensee contracts in Asia, Europe and Americas; increased revenue 15%.
 Reduced carrier expenses 11% with new carrier contracts & freight audits. Exported to 89 countries.
 Earned 10% merit increase after 9 months; created long term distribution and merchandising strategy.

 Responsible for inventory, shipments, receiving, purchasing supplies and equipment, maintenance, truck drivers, Corporate reporting duties, safety, facility improvement projects and 3PL sourcing/contracting.
 Provided transportation and importation of goods management; improved on time service levels 5%.
 Managed expenses and labor within budgeted plan. Reduced damage, returns, and improved safety.
 Managed successful bonus program based on achievement of accuracy and efficiency goals.

 Responsible for performance of DC and 3PL’s shipping merchandise to Wal-Mart, Target, other retailers.
 Managed staff of managers, drivers and warehouses; negotiated contracts with labor agencies and 3PL’s.
 Strategically sourced and managed several vendors and negotiated 3PL contracts.
 Negotiated freight rates down 5% over all carriers in a year including UPS, LTL, TL, Dray and Ocean.
 Manager of the Quarter, twice, for successfully managing rapid growth in staff with zero accidents.