Adam Buys
Savannah,GA
Summary
Strategic operations and continuous improvement leader driving performance across 1,000+ associate sites and multi-site environments. Known for improving operational systems, protecting compliance, managing inventory and audits, and developing leaders while supporting profitability and clearer decision-making through stronger reporting.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuous Improvement Manager
TARGET Distribution Center
Savannah, Georgia, United States, GA
04.2025 - 10.2026
- Ensure organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for operations functions across 1000+ associate sites, driving sales and profitability
- Led operations for 1000+ associates, enhancing effectiveness and driving sales and profitability
- Managed effectiveness through functional improvements and coordinated efforts across sites and corporate support
- Improved operational systems, processes, and policies to enhance management reporting, streamline information flow, and support organizational planning
Flex Operations Manager
TARGET Distribution Center
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Led initiatives aligned with strategic goals, promoting operational excellence and increasing team engagement.
- Oversaw operations to ensure compliance in marketing, inventory management, audits, and environmental regulations while managing employee performance to maintain operational standards.
- Trained 6+ new leaders as Operations Manager Trainer (OMT), enhancing leadership capabilities and preparing them for future roles.
Operations Manager
TARGET Distribution Center
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversaw store operations, ensuring marketing compliance, managing inventory, conducting audits, maintaining environmental standards, and leading employee management to enhance operational integrity.
- Oversaw all aspects of store operations, including marketing compliance, inventory management, audits, environmental compliance, and employee management.
- Managed team collaboratively, developing 5+ associates into leadership roles to strengthen leadership pipeline.
Live Monitoring Specialist L5 / Project Manager
GoPuff
Remote, PA
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Oversaw operations for 500+ sites nationwide, ensuring competitor pricing monitoring and effective communication between sites and corporate
- Analyzed real-time data to identify trends and optimize workflow efficiency.
- Streamlined management reporting processes to improve data clarity and decision-making.
- Monitored operational processes for compliance with safety and performance standards, ensuring risk mitigation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize product delivery and inventory management.
Site Leader / Warehouse Manager / Operations Manager
GoPuff
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed full P&L for high-volume food and convenience fulfillment site with 40+ employees, supporting Parker’s Kitchen model.
- Reduced pack time by 43% and increased orders per labor hour from 7.89 to 12.32, a 56% improvement
- Oversaw inventory management, ensured audit compliance, upheld food safety standards, and delivered customer service.
- Modified work techniques to adapt to wet, humid, and extreme temperature conditions.
Demand Planner / Freight Forwarder
Balford Farms
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Analyzed demand trends to optimize inventory levels, minimizing excess stock and improving stock turnover.
- Developed accurate forecasts using statistical models and historical data analysis.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align demand planning with production schedules, enhancing coordination and responsiveness.
- Managed 3PL forecasting and inventory optimization for 15-warehouse network, analyzing P&L statements and ensuring compliance with governmental regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Labor Studies
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Operational excellence
- Operational leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Project management
- Lean methodology
- Six Sigma
- Revenue optimization
- Inventory optimization
- Regulatory adherence
- Talent management
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Six Sigma Black Belt
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Manager
TARGET Distribution Center
04.2025 - 10.2026
Flex Operations Manager
TARGET Distribution Center
01.2024 - 04.2025
Operations Manager
TARGET Distribution Center
08.2022 - 01.2024
Live Monitoring Specialist L5 / Project Manager
GoPuff
03.2022 - 08.2022
Site Leader / Warehouse Manager / Operations Manager
GoPuff
08.2020 - 03.2022
Demand Planner / Freight Forwarder
Balford Farms
03.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Labor Studies
Pennsylvania State University