Bryan Sutton
Mooresville,IN
Summary
Experienced Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Logistics Manager
Ryder System, Inc
12.2023 - Current
- Account: Frito Lay
- Support 3 Locations
Baltimore, MD (Distribution Center)
Joliet, IL (Regional Mixing Center)
Lorton, VA (Distribution Center) - Assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Developing direct and indirect reports and providing on-going employee feedback.
- Implement and maintain high standards of quality in all areas.
- Interact well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Monitor and analyze performance data, identifying areas of improvement and developing corrective action plans.
- Review of KPI tracking and improvement
Senior Logistics Manager
Ryder System, Inc
08.2021 - Current
- Account: Frito Lay
- Start-Up Operation in Lorton, VA
- Maintained health and food safety standards at all stages, from storage through delivery
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Supported 2 additional start-ups in Kansas City and Baltimore
- Manage 3 direct managers who oversee 30+ hourly associates
- Interface directly with customer to ensure issues are resolved in timely manner while maintaining high level of customer satisfaction
- Strategic operational planning and execution for operation
- Implemented continuous improvement and LEAN initiatives, to strengthen team unity, goals, productivity, and results
- Hire, supervise, develop, and manage performance for employees and maintain positive employee relations environment at assigned account
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Analyzed and understood operational issues to develop action plan..
Logistics Manager (Operations Manager)
Ryder System, Inc.
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Account: PepsiCo
- Manage 5 direct Supervisors, and 1 Logistics Manager who oversee 100+ hourly associates
- Manage all aspects of distribution center facility (1.2 Million sq./ft warehouse)
- Reached out to customers, carriers and other warehouse personnel to coordinate shipments and correct orders.
- Ability to manage labor management, seasonal workforce and staff recruitment
- Followed good housekeeping practices to keep dock, staging area and storage spaces clean and safe.
- Upheld company standards for quality, performance and accuracy across all operations.
Logistics Manager (Customization Manager)
Ryder System, Inc.
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Account: PepsiCo
- Manage 3 direct supervisors, and oversee 120+ hourly associates
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Responsible for pricing of new production items
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Customer Logistics Manager (Facilities Support)
Ryder System, Inc.
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Account: PepsiCo
- Maintained Inventory KPIs
- Implemented Cycle Count schedule, and accountability program for Cycle Counters
- Oversaw and managed training on special projects, operational skills training, and new hire curriculum o Helped create and manage SCS Training Program to help new CLS Trainees develop skills and knowledge to be successful in CLS role and prepare them to assume additional responsibility in future
- Provide mentoring, coaching and training to support use of continuous improvement methodologies and tools
- Maintained site’s Lean Transformation Plan, and was responsible for driving lean projects across facilities to help improve operations and business processes
- Implemented Standard Work for Damage and Returns area
- Supported Food Defense Program (FDA/AIB Standards), OCHA Regulations
Customer Logistics Supervisor (Customization)
Ryder System, Inc.
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Account: PepsiCo
- Maintain a production schedule for all activities o Monitor and maintain Inventory levels to meet Customer Demand
- Measure and Improve Team/Individual Productivity o Provide direct supervision to a team of 30-80 full-time and temporary associates; maintain excellent associate relations; monitor and achieve personnel and environmental safety standards
- Develop and execute continuous improvement training for all associates; ensure compliance with established process and ergonomic standards
- Develop and implement procedures and production standards to ensure associate safety and to maximize productivity and to achieve budget
- Implement production standards for associate performance
- Provide report for production, quality and operating cost related to repack team and associate performance
- Monitor and control levels of all repacked inventories, ensure FIFO and achieve zero inventory obsolescence or damage
- Create a Zero Risk workplace, train all associates to understand and adhere to all safety standards
- Reinforce safe working habits
Customer Logistics Supervisor (Operations)
Ryder System, Inc.
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Account: PepsiCo
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Followed good housekeeping practices to keep dock, staging area and storage spaces clean and safe.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Supply Chain Specialist
ProTrans
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services o Perform, organize, and streamline operational tasks to reduce potential for errors
- Provide technical assistance to customers and staff
- Monitor for problems, taking immediate action where possible and escalating when required
- Interact with clients, resolve problems, and provide information
- Ensure customer goods move from production through supply chain to end user.
Transportation Manager
ProTrans
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Provide coverage for multiple ProTrans 3PL unplanned accounts
- Quickly and efficiently booked loads utilizing proprietary TMS software
- Ensure customer goods move from production through supply chain to end user
- Establish quality transportation services
- Develop partnerships with outside carriers in shipping
- Utilize services of less-than-truckload carriers and air-forwarders to handle fulfillment shipments
- Provide high level of customer support to customer and internal SCMs
Warehouse Supervisor
Reflex & Allen Group
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Managed shipping and receiving department by implementing efficient distribution procedures and coordinating labor requirements based on revenue levels
- Assisted in managing company Health & Safety program through consideration of OSHA standards and risk assessments
- Ensured safeguarding of warehouse operations by establishing and monitoring procedures and protocols
- Implemented cycle counting system to support accurate inventory levels of raw material, work in progress, and finished goods
- Maintained appearance of warehouse by employing housekeeping best practices and 5S to sustain superior aesthetics and efficient internal logistics
- Established daily KPIs to ensure productivity targets were achieved
- Provided quality of incoming and outgoing product by strict adherence to TS16949 / ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards
- Generated and presented productivity reports on work processes and employee output
- Orchestrated daily metric meetings where previous shift performance was evaluated
- Developed product and process flow streams utilizing limited square footage to ensure maximum throughput
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies, Business Administration Leadership
Anderson University
Anderson07.2021
Skills
- 3PL (Third Party Logistics)
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Continuous Improvement Strategies
- Customer Relationship Management
- Daily Operations Management
- Distribution and Warehousing
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Profit and Loss Management
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Supply Chain Solutions
- Team Management
- Transportation and Logistics Coordination
Timeline
Group Logistics Manager
Ryder System, Inc
12.2023 - Current
Senior Logistics Manager
Ryder System, Inc
08.2021 - Current
Logistics Manager (Operations Manager)
Ryder System, Inc.
09.2020 - 08.2021
Logistics Manager (Customization Manager)
Ryder System, Inc.
11.2019 - 09.2020
Customer Logistics Manager (Facilities Support)
Ryder System, Inc.
09.2018 - 11.2019
Customer Logistics Supervisor (Customization)
Ryder System, Inc.
05.2018 - 09.2018
Customer Logistics Supervisor (Operations)
Ryder System, Inc.
07.2017 - 05.2018
Supply Chain Specialist
ProTrans
01.2017 - 07.2017
Transportation Manager
ProTrans
07.2016 - 01.2017
Warehouse Supervisor
Reflex & Allen Group
05.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - General Studies, Business Administration Leadership
Anderson University
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