PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Accomplished and innovative supply chain professional with more than 20 years of in-depth, wide-ranging experience in logistics, warehousing and distribution. Demonstrated ability to improve systems and conduct multi-site distribution management in dynamic, high-volume environments increasing operational efficiency. Skilled at identifying process opportunities, establishing teams and executing projects following the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) process. Proficient in WMS, SAP, WAREHOUSE BOSS, PRMS, AS400 QuickBooks, PC Miler 15.0, Activate and the Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Headed all projects) TAKEYA USA: Vastly improved inventory accuracy from less than 20% to approximately 99% by identifying problems, developing and implementing Best Practices, and determining system-related gaps. Slashed cost per unit 250% by implementing new standard operating procedures (SOP) and Lean concepts. Drove shipping accuracy from 95% to 99.7% (Best in Class range) by developing a new process design collecting all needed baseline data, conducting process mapping, identifying process gaps/redundancies then creating best practices and providing the required training. Increased overall annual production throughput more than 300% by eliminating non-value added steps and implementing 5S and Lean practices. GOJO INDUSTRIES: * Increased case picking productivity 131% by conducting Lean methodology projects over multiple years saving direct labor costs of $1.1 million annually. * Saved $1.2 million in annual freight charges by effectively leading the Regional Shipping Design team to identify significant cost-cutting measures reducing customer order cycle time 2 days and fleet CO2 emissions 15%. * Boosted dock zone turns 200% by implementing Lean practices. * Implemented six sigma and Lean practices throughout the receiving and distribution functions to achieve more efficient operations by assembling and leading a design team, defining problems, measuring the current state processes, launching the improvement plans, and maintaining controlled processes. Saved $1.2 million in annual labor and supply costs by creating and implementing an auto pallet build functionality in the WMS.

Highlights:

• Inventory
• Inventory Control
• Process Improvements
• Management
• Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• 3PL
• Distribution
• Inventory
• Inventory Control
• Process Improvements
• Management
• Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• 3PL
• Distribution