Aaron D. Brown
Fort Worth
Summary
Operations and logistics leader with more than 15 years of progressive experience overseeing warehouse, distribution, and inventory control functions in high-volume, regulated environments. Proven record of driving operational efficiency, maintaining inventory accuracy, enforcing safety and compliance standards, and leading diverse teams. Protected veteran and former Army Ranger with a mission-driven leadership style, strong respect for standards, and consistent delivery against service level and contractual requirements.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Capstone Logistics
06.2025 - Current
- Provide day-to-day operational leadership for warehouse and logistics teams to ensure productivity goals, service level agreements, and safety metrics are consistently achieved.
- Partner with Human Resources to support workforce planning, onboarding, orientation, and retention initiatives for hourly and supervisory staff.
- Support employee relations activities, including attendance management, coaching, corrective action documentation, and policy-aligned performance conversations.
- Participate in recruitment and hiring processes, including candidate interviews, selection decisions, and staffing optimization to meet fluctuating operational demands.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA standards, and client-specific operational requirements through routine audits, coaching, and corrective action.
- Monitor labor utilization, scheduling, and timekeeping accuracy to control costs while maintaining operational continuity and service excellence.
- Serve as a frontline leader for performance management, reinforcing accountability, expectations, and professional development across teams.
- Collaborate with safety and HR partners on incident reporting, injury management workflows, and return-to-work coordination.
- Analyze operational and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Act as a liaison between associates, site leadership, human resources, and client stakeholders to maintain alignment, engagement, and operational stability.
Warehouse Operations Manager
H&D Distributors
Dallas
08.2018 - 04.2025
- Managed daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient product flow.
- Supervised team members to maintain safety and productivity standards.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to optimize stock levels.
- Implemented best practices for order fulfillment and shipping accuracy.
- Trained staff on warehouse procedures and equipment usage.
- Oversaw maintenance of warehouse equipment and facilities.
- Developed schedules for staff to meet operational needs effectively.
- Established effective communication channels between different departments within the organization.
- Assisted in developing short-term plans for purchasing supplies at competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.
- Organized special projects related to inventory control or reorganization of storage areas when needed.
Logistics Manager
WNA Cups Illustrated
Lancaster
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Communicated operational policies and procedures and monitored compliance across logistics functions.
- Planned, scheduled, and executed daily cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
- Ensured compliance with HACCP and British Retail Consortium standards.
- Scheduled and instructed team members on proper safety procedures.
- Built and developed high-performing teams to achieve expected business results.
- Managed hiring, termination, discipline, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
- Completed inventory documentation including shipping confirmations, receiving confirmations, purchase orders, open orders, and carrier paperwork.
Warehouse Manager
Hisun Motors Corporation
McKinney
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Coordinated and performed physical inventories in accordance with company standards.
- Led the successful relocation of a 100,000-square-foot warehouse to a larger facility.
- Maintained 98.9 percent inventory accuracy.
- Conducted daily and weekly cycle counts and adjusted inventory records as necessary.
- Verified and received vendor shipments and completed required system transactions.
- Reconciled inventory with data processing reports.
- Hired and trained employees in inventory control and warehouse operations.
Inventory Control Manager
Metaris Hydraulic, Inc.
Forest
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Implemented enhanced hardware and software systems to improve inventory accuracy.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained inventory personnel.
- Managed invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents within computerized inventory systems.
- Prepared inventory, cost, and gross margin reports.
- Completed general ledger adjustments to ensure inventory and cost accuracy.
Inventory Control Manager
Advance Auto Parts Distribution
Gallman
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Developed system enhancements to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and customer service levels.
- Supervised, counseled, and disciplined associates using effective communication and motivational technique.
- Managed customer service operations to ensure order integrity, accuracy, and timely shipment.
- Oversaw applications development, system integrations, and daily inventory system operations.
Army Soldier
United States Army
Washington
01.1993 - 01.2003
- Selected for and completed Army Ranger training, demonstrating advanced leadership, physical endurance, and operational discipline.
- Led soldiers in high-accountability environments requiring strict adherence to standards, procedures, and chain of command.
- Trained and developed individuals to operate as cohesive teams under demanding and time-sensitive conditions.
- Executed missions requiring precision, accountability, and performance under pressure.
Education
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TXTarrant County College
Arlington, TXSkills
- Supply Chain and Distribution Management
- Shipping and Receiving Operations
- OSHA and Safety Compliance
- Workforce Leadership and Employee Relations
- Warehouse Operations and Layout Optimization
- Lean Principles and Continuous Improvement
- Labor Scheduling and Performance Management
- Inventory Control and Cycle Counting
- Operational leadership
- Performance management
- Inventory control
- Strategic planning
- Budgeting and cost control
- Financial reporting
- Vendor relationship management
- Process improvement
- Training and development skill
- Employee scheduling
- Process improvements
- Operations management
- Performance evaluation and monitoring
- P&L Administration
- Inventory management
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Capstone Logistics
06.2025 - Current
Warehouse Operations Manager
H&D Distributors
08.2018 - 04.2025
Logistics Manager
WNA Cups Illustrated
01.2015 - 08.2018
Warehouse Manager
Hisun Motors Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2015
Inventory Control Manager
Metaris Hydraulic, Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2012
Inventory Control Manager
Advance Auto Parts Distribution
01.2004 - 01.2008
Army Soldier
United States Army
01.1993 - 01.2003
University of Texas at Arlington
Tarrant County College