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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Supply Chain experience in E-Commerce and distribution. Successfully completed two distribution facility moves to Pennsylvania. Prepared business plans and managed resources. Good working knowledge in WMS, SAP, RF applications and a variety of distribution strategies. Successfully coach and train teams in a diversified culture. Train workforce in safe operation of all equipment (Certified Power Industrial Truck Trainer). Excellent communications skills at all organizational levels to develop logistical planning, process improvement and capital projects. Excellent detailed cycle count accuracy. Developed KPI's to measure performance and to motivate achievement. Provide mentoring, resources and tools for continuous improvement process. Participate in Lean and Kaizen events. Actively support 5S initiatives. DISTRIBUTION EXPERIENCE HARLEY-DAVIDSON-YORK, PA MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR 2016 - 2017 * Responsible for 40 union associates and team leads in manufacturing, fabrication and assembly of motor cycles. * Support the continuous improvement process to promote safety, quality, delivery, cost and sustainability. PIER 1 IMPORTS ABERDEEN, MD SHIPPING MANAGER 2015-2016 * Direct Northeast shipping for 279 stores in two buildings totaling 1.2 million sq. ft. with a crew of 20 associates. * Responsible for classroom and hands-on training of all power industrial equipment. * Train associates on proper loading techniques to ensure product is handled and delivered in good condition. FOREVER 21-MT.JOY, PA DISTRIBUTION CENTER MANAGER 2014 - 2015 * Manage a 400,000 sq. ft. 24/7 operation with a staff of 2 assistant managers, 13 supervisors and 600 associates. * Servicing 65% of our E-Commerce customers and 250 plus retail outlets from the new east coast operation. * Grew startup operation in less than 6 months to sustain growing order intake and holiday volume. * Direct all receiving, shipping, purchasing, inventory and maintenance functions on site. ESAB WELDING PRODUCTS HANOVER, PA SHIPPING & RECEIVING MANAGER 2007 - 2014 * Responsible for Northeast Distribution Center-three shifts manufacturing supplying product to six warehouses. * Directed union associates in a WMS-BPCS environment. Distribution champion in conversion to SAP. * Improved cycle count accuracy to 99.5%. Increased on time shipping performance by 15%. * Actively involved in lean processes and Kaizen events then converted to CBS to improve overall plant efficiency. COOPER TOOLS - YORK, PA WAREHOUSE MANAGER 1999 - 2007 * Directed 2 shifts in a 90,000 sq. ft. facility distributing to the hardware industry through 4 distribution centers. * Reduced shipping errors by 24% by re-setting pick locations, coaching and training associates. * Successfully partnered with our two biggest customers, Home Depot and Lowes to comply with 99% fill rate and on time shipments. Accomplished by MRP planning with manufacturing and auditing inventory levels.

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