Summary of Experience Twenty years of experience in developing and implementing integrated Logistics and Supply Chain strategies. An accomplished leader coaching and mentoring cross functional teams with background in financial analysis, optimizing global distribution, integrating vendor sourcing networks and delivering tangible results. Serving manufacturing and distribution of chemical, medical equipment, and consumer goods industries, including Kohler, Briggs and Stratton, Case New Holland, Monsanto, Stryker Medical, Johnson and Johnson, Becton Dickinson and others. Business Supply Chain Analytics Business Start Up Vice-President Supply Chain Integrated Solutions Trainer Coach Data Management Vendor Integration Procurement Network Design Inventory Strategy Sourcing & Supplier Integration Lean Six Sigma Distribution & Kitting Strategies Decision Support Systems Plant & Warehouse Layout Inventory Optimization Route Optimization Simulations Decision Algorithms Predictive Analytics Integrated Data Solutions Six Sigma Black Belt 2011 to Current Davis and Goerling, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Supply Chain Solutions and Operations consultants and industry advisors. Providing data driven and measureable supply chain solutions, supporting business objectives. Optimizing supplier integration, material flow into assembly, inventory buffers and distribution. Recent extended projects include: Kohler Engine, July 2016 - current Hattiesburg, MS & Kohler, WI Led plant material handling team in Coordinating the end to end material flow processes. Optimizing the supplier inbound flow with storage, the sequencing into assembly, related warehouse storage and fulfillment of finished goods distribution to customers. Plymouth Foam October 2017 - Led Kaizen project to enhance warehouse layout and related material flow, including components to assembly, work in process staging and sequence to final assembly and finished goods storage and distribution. Lake Forest Distribution, 2012 - 2016 Waterloo, Wisconsin Responsible for $10.0 Million annual budget and 80+ teammates. Three year business development of packaged and specialty food distribution, with delivery throughout the Midwest. * Developed teams to build and sustain end-to-end supply chain organization. Result: Expanded plant and distribution revenues by 20%, increased inventory turns from 6 to 15, and achieved Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification. Stryker Medical: 2011 to 2012. Providing consulting to Stryker Medical, supporting client network design and integration of distribution services across multiple divisions. * Developed Supply Chain Network and Metrics supporting strategic Inventory Plans for $1.0 Billion inventory. Coordinated the optimization of a multi-tier distribution network across five divisions. Result: Provided detailed distribution network design, including inventory volumes, locations, warehouse layout, labor requirements, equipment and operating systems. 2009 to 2010 Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Division, Milwaukee, Wisconsin A $500 million manufacturer of lawn, garden and snow removal equipment. Vice President Supply Chain: Responsible to President for developing integrated executive task force for $500,000,000 Supply Chain including integration of product development, engineering, procurement, assembly operations, distribution, finance, and sales across three divisions. * Directed development of procurement and production planning process, incorporated systematic controls, risk analysis and supplier integration. Result: Reduced inventory by $28,000,000 (18%), exceeded $25,000,000 fiscal goal, avoided $5,000,000 expensed reduction of goodwill. * Revised Plant Layout to support flow of vendor components enabling expanded operations in existing space. Result: Increased annual production by 560,000 units, reduced model changeover time from 4 to 1.5 days and lowered optimal minimum production run. 2000 to 2009 GENCO/FedEx - Third Party Logistics, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania A privately held $1.5 billion provider of logistics and remanufacturing services. (GENCO acquired three year start up "IOgistics" in 2003 and acquired by FedEx) Vice President Professional Services/Business Startup: Responsible to President for developing client services and supporting software, sales, staff development and client start up. Led analytical staff of 20 associates, mentoring and building four Vice Presidents. * Led development of client services including transportation management, network optimization processes and inventory strategies. Result: Grew revenue by 100% annually and expanded staff from 5 to 30 in 2 years. * Developed and implemented logistics management and Supply Chain advisory services supporting several Fortune 500 companies including: Alberto Culver, Becton Dickinson, Stryker, Crayola, Dell, Canadian Tire, Hershey, Kimberly Clark, Levi's, Pinnacle Foods, Reckitt Benckiser, Unilever, Whirlpool and the U.S. Department of Defense. * Directed and managed team utilizing Six Sigma and Lean principles to support layout and design of distribution and fulfillment facilities. Result: Enhanced space utilization, optimized labor, and serviced 92 facilities totaling 32,000,000 sq. ft. * Led project team for Saudi Arabia based Safra Limited, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hydrocarbon solvents, to develop pipe line and berth storage capacity implementation plan. Result: Facilitated expansion of port capabilities. * Led Defense Transportation Coordination Initiative (DTCI) team on behalf of U.S. DOD, documenting cost/benefit of managed transportation for domestic movements and reviewed contractor proposals. Result: Identified 20% savings in domestic DOD logistic spend, and secured GSA Schedule which facilitated sales growth of $20,000,000 per year. * Integrated return of finished goods delivery pallets for Harley-Davidson. Result: Achieved 22% savings in return pallet costs in first year.

Highlights:

• DSC
• Logistics
• Black belt
• Business Development
• Consulting
• Consumer Goods
• Consumer Products
• Data Management
• Decision Support Systems (DSS)
• Dell