Anthony Franco
717 Barnsdale Rd,IL
Summary
Results-oriented Operations and Supply Chain Leader with extensive experience in warehouse, distribution, and logistics within 3PL and high-volume environments. Currently managing a large-scale operation, enhancing KPI performance, labor planning, safety compliance, and inventory flow. Achieved significant site ranking improvement and contributed to multimillion-dollar operational transformation initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager, Warehouse Operations
Premier Transportation
01.2021 - Current
- Directed daily operations for a 325,000 sq ft warehouse, leading 120+ employees across multiple shifts in a high-volume 3PL environment.
- Managed logistics, inventory control, distribution flow, staffing, scheduling, safety compliance, and SLA performance for TJX Companies, Inc., ensuring smooth operations.
- Increased warehouse KPI ranking from 29th to 8th among 30 locations by implementing workflow improvements, optimizing labor planning, and strengthening performance accountability.
- Led cross-functional initiatives that improved productivity, reduced operating costs, enhanced service levels, and standardized operational processes.
- Played a key leadership role in the implementation of a $6 million conveyor system, overseeing warehouse redesign, labor restructuring, and SOP development.
- Partnered with executive leadership to identify operational bottlenecks, improve throughput, and drive continuous process improvement across distribution operations.
Operations Management
The Walt Disney Company
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed inventory movement, logistics, and product distribution across high-volume theme park operations.
- Coordinated inventory readiness and replenishment strategies to ensure product availability during daily operations and peak attendance.
- Supported the successful launch of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge by planning inventory distribution and maintaining operational readiness.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute efficient replenishment processes while maintaining Disney’s world-class guest service standards.
- Improved operational efficiency through inventory optimization, workflow coordination, and strategic resource planning.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Denver
DenverBachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Texas Southern University
Skills
- Warehouse Operations
- Logistics & Distribution
- Inventory Control
- 3PL Management
- WMS
- Supply Chain Optimization
- SOP Development
- Safety Compliance
- KPI Analytics
- Process Improvement
- Labor Planning
- Throughput Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Throughput Improvement
Athletic Background
NCAA Division I Baseball | Texas Southern University
Balanced Division I athletics with academic responsibilities while developing leadership, teamwork, discipline, accountability, and time management skills in a highly competitive environment.
Timeline
General Manager, Warehouse Operations
Premier Transportation
01.2021 - Current
Operations Management
The Walt Disney Company
01.2017 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
University of Denver
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Texas Southern University