Bret Ridge
San Bruno,CA
Summary
Logical professional with many years of experience leading distribution functions and staff. Seasoned professional at directing team leaders to successfully guide warehousing, cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and transportation while minimizing costs. Focused on exceeding expectations by driving continual improvements in processes and performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Distribution
B&N Industries
Burlingame, CA
12.2008 - 06.2024
- Instituted inventory management systems, cycle counting, and annual physical inventory, increasing inventory accuracy by 20%.
- Enhanced collaboration between distribution and sales to tackle logistics challenges
- Negotiated contracts and rates with various freight companies and suppliers, securing a 10% cost savings.
- Orchestrated the day-to-day operations of shipping and receiving, efficiently managing a volume exceeding 200 packages and 50+ pallets per day.
- Formulated criteria, application instructions, and procedural manuals.
- Conducted thorough training sessions for new staff, encompassing job responsibilities, company policies, and safety procedures, facilitating swift onboarding.
- Spearheaded the analysis and improvement of departmental operations, resulting in a notable 25% overall productivity increase.
- Engaged in continuous operational process analysis, maintaining transparent communication of project status, and effectively addressing operational constraints and issues.
- Oversaw crucial HR activities involving staff recruitment and performance reviews
- Coordinated workforce to optimize high-volume workflow
- Implemented enhanced safety standards and monitoring procedures, ensuring a safe workplace.
- Directed activities of staff involved in repairs and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Managed a 52,000 square-foot warehouse, overseeing $4 million in inventory and leading a team of 12 employees, ramping to 75 for client rollouts.
Warehouse Manager
Deltagen
Redwood City, CA
09.2001 - 05.2003
- Managed and supervised shipping, receiving, and inventory operations at one on-site location and two remote locations.
- Reviewed and optimized on-hand supply inventory across all three locations, minimizing excess and ensuring accurate supply needs.
- Established and supervised monthly physical inventories at each location, ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with supply representatives to facilitate the return of excess inventory, resulting in supply budget cost savings.
Warehouse Manager
Hal Sharpe Industries
Fremont, CA
07.1999 - 07.2001
- Managed warehouse operations for a cleanroom supply company, overseeing monthly inventory, delivery drivers, shipping and receiving, and equipment maintenance.
- Instituted cycle counting and segregation of customer-specific supplies, resulting in a 20% increase in accuracy.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on the Warehouse Management System (WMS) system, shipping and receiving procedures, delivery routing, and proper maintenance of supply inventory at client locations in Silicon Valley.
Warehouse Manager
Dryden Engineering
Fremont, CA
06.1998 - 07.1999
- Oversaw warehouse operations for a cleanroom supply company, managing monthly inventory, delivery drivers, shipping, receiving, and equipment maintenance.
- Implemented a strategic reorganization of warehouse storage, racks, and floor areas to optimize usage efficiency and streamline the picking and put-away processes for goods.
- Delivered and assisted in the setup of portable and permanent cleanrooms at various Silicon Valley tech companies, contributing to the successful implementation of cleanroom environments.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Network and System Administration
ITT Technical Institute
Skills
- Warehouse operations
- Materials and product distribution
- Quality assurance
- Logistics
- Warehouse management systems: JDA, Global Shop, SalesForce and Netsuite
- Inventory management
- Budgeting
- System conversions
- Start-up experience
- RF scanning
- Bar code design and creation
- Labeling
- Performance evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Employee management
- Resource allocation
- Attention to detail
- Executive leadership
- Forklift Operator
Certification
Forklift Operator, Raymond Material Handling, 09/30/19
Timeline
Director of Distribution
B&N Industries
12.2008 - 06.2024
Warehouse Manager
Deltagen
09.2001 - 05.2003
Warehouse Manager
Hal Sharpe Industries
07.1999 - 07.2001
Warehouse Manager
Dryden Engineering
06.1998 - 07.1999
Associate of Science Degree - Network and System Administration
ITT Technical Institute
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