Brad Carlson
Forest Grove,Oregon
Summary
High energy Senior Operations Manager offering 20 years of background overseeing production of goods and provision of services in the consumer electronics (CE) and footwear and apparel industries. Polished in chalking out operational systems and processes, examining financial data and conducting quality control checks. Cost-conscious and communicative professional familiar with business principles and operational management and budget development practices.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Program Manager - Nike Smart Systems
Nike Inc.
09.2015 - Current
- Directed global supply chains to deliver revolutionary ‘connected’ systems for Footwear and Apparel products integrated with electro mechanical devices
- Steered cross functional meetings to mitigate logistical and operational challenges.
- Facilitate and foster new factory and distribution partnerships in China and Vietnam for CE integrated products
- Create department battery compliance standards by building best in class processes for footwear and apparel products integrated with Li-ion batteries
- Manage inbound inventory flows - $30M+ inventory valuation - for mechanical devices to factory footwear partners
- Manage early stage Alpha product builds and material readiness working cross functionally with engineering and PMO Teams
Manager, Fulfillment Operations
Lytro Inc.
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Provide operational leadership to global 3rd party logistics partner (3PL) relationships in the U.S and Asia
- Execute daily sales operations functions and global forward and reverse logistics activities for the world's first consumer light field camera company
- Direct RFP / RFQ development, delivery, and selection of Asia-based fulfillment operations.
- Facilitated $800k in liquidation sales of first-generation product to various B market channels.
- Cultivated partnerships with external stakeholders to maximize business opportunities and extend network reach within the industry sector.
Consultant - Logistics & Operations
DropCam Inc.
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Directed global logistics/transportation strategy
- Steered cross-functional meetings with headquarters and China operations for comprehensive customs details and issues.
- Executed RFP to freight providers; awarded global small package and LTL opportunity while working closely with executive staff on corporate transportation initiatives.
Business Operations Manager
Cisco Systems Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Charged with heading global NPI and supply chain strategy for the popular Flip Camcorder product line
- Lead cross-functional implementation teams ensuring timely and successful product launches
- Led production, demand, and capacity planning efforts at global third-party logistics partner facilities.
Operations / Logistics Manager
Pure Digital Technologies Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Managed day-to-day operations and 3PL functions for a major electronics manufacturer of digital camcorders/accessories
- Provided product distribution and allocations for shipping and order management for big-box retailers
- Presented business critical data to Leadership for clear execution on sales and distribution strategy
Director of Operations
Simply Inc., LLC
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Full P&L responsibility for operational budget for a contracted supplier of pet products
- Steered corporate supply chains, procurement, and replenishment strategies
- Provided operations support for big-box retailers, including Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart, Safeway, and Walgreens.
Operations / Project Manager ! Consultant
R Squared Associates
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Guided supply chain, manufacturing, and sales operations for a print and packaging trading company with $500,000 in annual sales
- Developed standardized operating practices/processes, including detailed Accepted Quality Level documentation
- Conducted customer and supplier audits while identifying quality concerns resolving and reducing product integrity issues
Senior Operations Project Manager - Consultant
Palm Computing, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Directed supply chain operations for domestic Palm-branded retail stores and alliance partners
- Analyzed sales volumes and created demand forecasts, leveraging market trends and minimizing seasonal downturn impact
- Led team of IT staff/functional managers during integration of EDI/POS transaction operations into SAP framework.
Senior Operations Production Planner ! Operations Partner Manager
Handspring, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Managed new product introductions for Visor, Treo, and accessory product lines
- Evaluated, selected, and provided partner management for contracted supply chain and fulfillment service providers
- Guided cross-functional NPI meetings with Brand and Retail Marketing, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
Readiness Manager - Server Software
AOL / Sun Microsystems (formerly Netscape Communications, Inc.)
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Steered program planning and execution for flagship software product offering
- Saved in excess of $300K annually, introducing more intuitive print and packaging production processes.
Education
Criminal Justice -
San Jose State University
San Jose, California01.1992
Skills
- Program Leadership/Execution
- New Product Introductions
- RFP / RFQ Development
- Complex Global Supply Chains
- Contract Negotiations
- Sales Operations
- Offshoring
- Product Compliance and Certifications
- P&L Management
- Inbound & Outbound
- Lithium Ion Battery Compliance - Retail Packaging
- Data Analytics & Modeling
Timeline
Senior Operations Program Manager - Nike Smart Systems
Nike Inc.
09.2015 - Current
Manager, Fulfillment Operations
Lytro Inc.
05.2013 - 05.2015
Consultant - Logistics & Operations
DropCam Inc.
01.2012 - 09.2012
Business Operations Manager
Cisco Systems Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2012
Operations / Logistics Manager
Pure Digital Technologies Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
Director of Operations
Simply Inc., LLC
01.2006 - 01.2007
Operations / Project Manager ! Consultant
R Squared Associates
01.2005 - 01.2006
Senior Operations Project Manager - Consultant
Palm Computing, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005
Senior Operations Production Planner ! Operations Partner Manager
Handspring, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2004
Readiness Manager - Server Software
AOL / Sun Microsystems (formerly Netscape Communications, Inc.)
01.1996 - 01.2000
Criminal Justice -
San Jose State University
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