Brian Hohlt

Scope: Oversight of 9 distribution centers (U.S. & Canada), 1M+ sq. ft., 700+ employees; accountable for network performance, automation, safety, and customer experience during large-scale acquisition integration.

Lead multi-site distribution operations across North America, driving performance, automation strategy, and integration of legacy alphabroder operations into S&S Activewear.

• Directed operations across nine distribution centers, achieving 99.9%+ on-time fulfillment and service performance.
• Co-led enterprise deployment of Locus Robotics across 8 U.S. and 1 Canadian DC within 18 months, delivering 44% productivity gains, 5-month ROI per site, and $7M annual run-rate savings.
• Executed relocation of national Receiving Hub (Kansas City → Chicago/Middleboro), generating $600K+ annual savings and improving inbound flow and inventory availability.
• Launched and led Career Progression Program (CPP), aligning workforce capabilities with automation to improve accuracy, service, and advancement opportunities.
• Oversaw DC Operations integration for legacy AB locations during WMS/ERP integration following acquisition, accelerating timeline from 18 to 6 months while maintaining customer service continuity.
• Led Fresno DC expansion and Kansas City facility closure, ensuring seamless workforce transition and uninterrupted service.
• Co-led DC Operations’ EX/CX transformation across 8 DCs, driving engagement (+7%), communication (+25%), and survey participation (92%); reduced errors 32%, shortages 16%, and improved productivity 31% (PLPH), achieving NPS 65.
• Co-led DC Summit (Chicago 2023), establishing best practices in inbound optimization, automation, slotting, and performance metrics across the network.
• Represented DC Operations in sustainability initiatives, aligning ESG priorities with enterprise strategy and industry benchmarks.
• Recognized for stabilizing operations through large-scale transformation, integrating teams, systems, and processes across evolving organizational structures.

Scope: Enterprise inventory governance across 17 U.S. and Canadian distribution centers; accountable for SOX compliance, audit performance, and system integration.

Directed enterprise inventory strategy, compliance, and operational alignment across a multi-brand distribution network.

• Maintained 99.9%+ inventory accuracy across E&Y and BOA audits, ensuring full SOX compliance and audit readiness.
• Reduced company-wide shrink by >60%, converting a $1.4M write-off into a $319K reverse shrink gain.
• Led DC Operations’ portion of CTPAT validation, ensuring continued certification and strengthening cross-border supply chain efficiency.
• Led Golden State Tees integration and managed facility closures and inventory migrations across multiple DCs.
• Served as Operations SME for enterprise WMS rollout, guiding system design, testing, and go-live execution.
• Partnered with Finance, IT, and Operations to align inventory performance with EX/CX and financial outcomes.
• Designed and implemented enterprise inventory dashboards, enabling real-time executive visibility.
• Developed national IC leadership team, strengthening accountability and operational consistency.
• Maintained operational stability and service performance during COVID-related disruptions.

Scope: Led enterprise inventory strategy and SOX-compliant controls across a 17-facility network; directed 100+ inventory control professionals.

Led enterprise inventory governance, audit compliance, and performance optimization.

• Directed 100+ person inventory organization supporting all U.S. DCs.
• Built leadership pipeline, mentoring employees into IC Manager, Lead, and Auditor II roles.
• Sustained 99.9%+ audit accuracy and full SOX compliance across multiple audit cycles.
• Reduced shrink by 60%+, achieving sub-0.01% variance levels.
• Developed enterprise inventory metrics and audit database for enhanced visibility and control.
• Maintained 99.8%+ fulfillment accuracy and
• Partnered cross-functionally to align inventory with financial and operational performance.

Scope: Led operations of a 110,000 sq. ft. distribution center with 70 employees supporting high-volume fulfillment.

• Managed high-volume operation (30,000 lines / 3,800 orders weekly) with top-tier service performance.
• Led WMS conversion (Yantra → IRMS), aligning systems across the enterprise network.
• Partnered with UPS to redesign line haul, reducing costs by $68K annually.
• Improved throughput through process optimization and inventory planning.
• Developed leadership strength within the operation.

Scope: Managed 75,000 sq. ft. facility with 40 employees supporting national distribution operations.

• Improved fulfillment accuracy from 98% to 98.7%+ and reduced labor cost below 2%.
• Implemented standardized productivity and error reporting systems.
• Maintained OSHA-compliant operations and facility optimization.
• Represented the facility in enterprise alignment initiatives following major integration.

Scope: Supervised outbound operations with 25 employees across picking, packing, shipping, and quality control.

• Maintained consistent on-time shipping and accuracy through disciplined operations.
• Improved picking efficiency and workflow processes.
• Developed team capability through training and leadership.