Brandon Mambelli
Black Diamond,WA
Summary
Accomplished and decisive Operations Executive with 15 years of leading various business segments. Successful at streamlining business process including performance measuring, strategic planning, and staff development to support growth both organically and through acquisition. High Energy and proactive, focused on improving supply chain operations without compromising quality of end product. Lean principles champion able to identify more efficient cost-effective business processes. Accomplished team leader who can implement best practices across multiple teams. Cross-functional collaborator and proactive executive leader with skills in policy development, tactical planning, financial management, and operational problem-solving. Knowledgeable about promoting stakeholder engagement and building consensus to drive change.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
Air Locker, Inc. (d.b.a. ARB USA)
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Served as officer of Air Locker, Inc.
- Full oversight of company P&L.
- Responsible for the performance of multiple distribution centers throughout the US.
- Oversaw Finance, HR, Purchasing, Planning, Warehousing and Distribution, IT, and Technical Support departments.
- Reduced operating expenses while supporting a 75% increase in annual revenues.
- Brought to fruition Air Locker's first endeavor into partnering with automotive OE's.
- Streamlined inventory purchasing methodologies to reduce outstanding back orders by $1M+ by implementing SIOP process.
- Negotiated three lease agreements for various DC's throughout US.
- Implemented process for developing annual budget and departmental operating plans.
Vice President of Operations
HySecurity
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Manage manufacturing and support operations with oversight over production, purchasing, and logistics teams
- Develop and implement 5-year strategic plans
- Monitor and control raw material and finished goods inventory levels
- Establish business process for translating sales forecasts into operational plans and update on a quarterly basis
- Create and present operational KPI's for quarterly business reviews to Board of Directors
- Coordinate supply chains of multiple subsidiaries to create cost savings at the group level
- Integrated Operations of three individual business entities into one facility creating a North American headquarters
- Reduced inventory by $1.5 million while supporting an increase in annual revenues from $30 million to $48 million
- Improved On Time Delivery from 40% to 94%
- Led initiative to reestablish lean culture company wide
- Implemented software to guide the day to day oversight of purchasing and order scheduling
- Secured contract manufacturer to introduce new product line outside of HySecurity's capabilities
- Improved manufacturing efficiencies by 10% resulting in a cost avoidance of $300k annually
Director of Operations
HySecurity
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Relocated business from a 15,000 Sq2Ft facility to a 50,000 Sq2Ft facility to support revenue growth plan
- Designed and oversaw construction of new manufacturing and office space finishing on time and budget
- Implemented manufacturing control software to increase efficiencies and improve quality of product
- Supported on time launches of new products while moving facilities
- Initiated programs to improve moral of manufacturing team reducing attrition rates
Supply Chain Manager
HySecurity
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Created new reports to mimic MRP logic to address material shortages
- Consolidated supply chain to create more attractive RFQ packages to drive cost reductions
- Implemented Vendor Managed Inventory program reducing touch time by HySecurity employees
- Solidified team troubled with high attrition rates
- Established KPI's to create feedback loop of team performance
Logistics Operations Manager
HySecurity
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Doubled both production and storage capacity within same building footprint through a full-scale facility redesign
- Improved systematic inventory accuracy by 32%
- Reduced shipping expenses by 12.5% annually
- Established a culture of lean manufacturing which reduced lead times and improved product reliability
- Reduced inbound and outbound transportation charges by 13% annually
Supply Chain/Quality Assurance Manager
National Products, Inc.
07.2010 - 01.2015
- Implemented a barcoding and scanning system to optimize the movement of materials throughout the facility
- Launched inventory classification system used to control inventory and purchasing activities
- Established pull flow system for shop floor replenishment
- Increased percentage of on time deliveries from vendors
- Moved warehouse to a controlled FIFO based inventory replenishment system
- Established a quality assurance program that consistently reduced the number of outgoing errors
- Developed a Quality Manual detailing inspection criteria, part specifications, and quality standards
- Launched an internal corrective action program to improve manufacturing processes
- Created a system for identification and segregation of non-conforming materials
Material Control Specialist
ALSTOM Transportation Inc.
08.2006 - 04.2010
- Optimized the flow of materials for the warehouse to the shop floor
- Established systems to ensure a 100% on time delivery of materials to shop floor
- Implemented 5S and the principles of Lean Manufacturing in all work areas
- Designed a program to track material availability which optimized the distribution of labor throughout the facility
- Developed cross functional communications system to ensure on time deliveries of materials from suppliers
Buyer/Expeditor
ALSTOM Transportation Inc.
09.2004 - 08.2006
- Reduced cost of goods sold by reducing number of vendors and leveraging buy power
- Member of team that coordinated a shift from contract based to commodity based purchasing structure
- Guided segment of the business that was consistently underperforming to be leading area of business
- Collaborated with vendors to improve vendor manufacturing processes to drive down costs and improve on time delivery
- Maintained the highest level of material availability for production
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
Alfred University College of Business
05.2003
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Organizational Development
- Cost analysis and savings
- Business Development
- P&L Management
- Lean/Six Sigma
- Budget Control
- Leadership training
- KPI Tracking
- Operations Oversight
- Business process reengineering
- Customer Relations
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Air Locker, Inc. (d.b.a. ARB USA)
06.2023 - 10.2024
Vice President of Operations
HySecurity
08.2018 - 05.2023
Director of Operations
HySecurity
02.2018 - 08.2018
Supply Chain Manager
HySecurity
07.2017 - 02.2018
Logistics Operations Manager
HySecurity
01.2015 - 07.2017
Supply Chain/Quality Assurance Manager
National Products, Inc.
07.2010 - 01.2015
Material Control Specialist
ALSTOM Transportation Inc.
08.2006 - 04.2010
Buyer/Expeditor
ALSTOM Transportation Inc.
09.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor's of Science - Business Administration, Accounting
Alfred University College of Business
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