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Brad Rediske

Holmen,WI

Summary

Resourceful Distribution Manager with excellent inventory management and supply chain optimization skills. Hardworking and organized with expertise in training and managing drivers. Offering 30 years of experience in distribution Industry.


Have been responsible for all aspects of route delivery. Including: hiring, training drivers, routing, budget compliance, customer retention, inventory control, and DOT compliance.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Distribution Manager

Arctic Glacier Ice Co
06.1994 - 03.2024
  • Hired/trained 50+ class A and B CDL drivers and maintained DOT compliant files
  • Drove profitability by increasing drop size, stops per route and total tons per truck. Decreased lease and variable costs by 20%
  • Executed bag size change, minimum delivery enforcement, and pricing increases to offset inflationary pressure.
  • Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management to ensure flow of inventory.
  • Implemented safety protocols within warehouse, reducing workplace incidents and maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations. No recordable incidents in last 5 years.
  • Increased client retention by providing superior customer service.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Drove revenue through effective sales strategy while evaluating and correcting profit loss areas. Flexed assets and employees for seasonal adjustments in sales to increase EBITA by 10%
  • Managed warehouse operations, ensuring proper storage and handling of products to maintain quality.

Bookkeeper

Multi Mark Printing
01.1993 - 06.1994
  • Responsible for costing print jobs
  • Mailing out invoices and handling receivables.
  • Preparing bills for payment

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
12.1991

Skills

  • Class A CDL
  • Driver Training and on boarding
  • Logistics Systems
  • Order Management
  • Supplies inventory
  • Supply chain distribution
  • Resource Planning
  • Client Base Retention
  • Fleet Dispatch

Accomplishments

  • Multiple safe driver awards
  • Multiple customer retention awards
  • Multiple EBITDA awards
  • Forklift certified

Timeline

Distribution Manager

Arctic Glacier Ice Co
06.1994 - 03.2024

Bookkeeper

Multi Mark Printing
01.1993 - 06.1994

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

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