Casey Pyles

• Providing yard management tools used for daily operations of the yard, including the storage, movement, and tracking of trailers and assets
• Identifying and implementing optimization projects to improve yard efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity
• Designing and implementing yard management systems (YMS) across the network
• Analyzing operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement
• Leading and managing a team of Yard Optimization Specialists, including hiring, training, and performance management
• Working closely with other departments, such as logistics, supply chain, warehouse, and IT, to ensure seamless operations and alignment with overall business goals
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations and company policies
• Managing budgets and costs associated with yard operations
• Developing and implementing all driver-related productivity metrics to monitor and enhance driver performance and efficiency
• Creating and defining all key performance indicators (KPIs) for yard management across the network to ensure consistent and effective monitoring and improvement of yard operations.

• Developing and implementing transportation strategies to improve efficiency and support business growth
• Overseeing the entire transportation network, including last-mile delivery, middle-mile operations, and carrier relationships
• Leading a team of Transportation Area Managers and T3 associates, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
• Setting and monitoring goals for transportation operations, analyzing performance data, and making data-driven decisions to enhance service levels
• Managing transportation budgets, driving cost-saving initiatives, and optimizing logistics costs through strategic planning and negotiations
• Implementing and utilizing advanced technology solutions to streamline operations and improve efficiency
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies, promoting safety standards across the transportation network.

• Oversee day-to-day transportation operations within the sort facility, including the sorting and distribution of packages.

• Ensure the timely and accurate processing of inbound and outbound shipments.

• Coordinate with carriers, drivers, and internal teams to optimize transportation routes and schedules.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of transportation associates and area managers.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and high performance.

• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, performance metrics, and best practices.

• Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Analyze performance data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.

• Implement process improvements to enhance service levels and reduce costs.

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.

• Promote a culture of safety within the transportation team and the broader facility.

• Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Manage transportation budgets and expenses.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to optimize spending.

• Negotiate contracts and rates with carriers and suppliers.

• Utilize advanced technology solutions to streamline transportation operations and improve efficiency.

• Ensure proper use of transportation management systems (TMS) and other relevant tools.

• Train team members on the use of new technologies and systems.

• Work closely with other departments, including supply chain, warehousing, and customer service, to ensure seamless operations.

• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance collaboration.

• Collaborates with Fulfillment Leadership on quality and Customer Experience metrics, including the root cause analysis of problem areas
• Streamline logistics in the operation through the implementation of standard work and team leadership
• Support and commits to all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates
• Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tools.

• Responsible for directing and engaging operations employees in DSC's Logistics Center to achieve productivity goals
• Provide coaching through observations and provide performance feedback
• Track and communicate Operations Specialist performance
• Conduct safety observations and participate in Safety Committee
• Monitor and manage employee time, attendance and payroll
• Understand and communicate shift, Customer and Logistics Center goals
• Execute the daily work plan including goals and workflow management
• Implement DSC's Labor Management Program (performance observations)
• Provide front line feedback on staffing needs to Supply Chain Leader and Operations Leader.

• Leads a team of OTR Traffic associates with varying levels of experience and education
• Responsible for people and team development, safety, quality, cost, and service
• Develops team to solve routine operational issues
• Motivates team to achieve established performance targets
• Organizes and facilitates team meetings using continuous improvement processes
• Initiates and coaches the implementation of continuous improvement projects
• Administers policies and procedures
• Maintain accountability of employee schedules, coverage and correct work hours
• Complete understanding and working knowledge of the Warehouse Management System and logistics related SAP functionality
• Facilitate troubleshooting activities.

• Conducts professional and consultant market level customer conversations
• Negotiates service levels based on company guidelines to drive in an outlet, and market productivity
• Ensures proper implementation of PICOS execution, merchandising standards and order replenishment activities
• Provides feedback to employees which inspires higher levels of productivity
• Coaches and trains teams on the order replenishment process
• Communicates cross-functionally internally to ensure high levels of customer service is sustained
• Manages labor and OPEX merchandising budgets
• Auditing and approving Time Keeping, Mileage and cell phone usage
• Analyzes and forecasts sales data and develop weekly merchandising plans.

• Management and direct supervision of a team of Driver Merchandisers
• In charge of daily operations, which include: Daily operations
• Management of employee DOT hours and regulations
• Follow up with customers to drive customer satisfaction
• Provides a critical liaison between Sales and Distribution to improve customer relationships throughout the market
• Provides essential career development to employees to ensure growth with a market unit.

• Leads the inventory control team responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, warehouse location maintenance, optimizing space utilization, and process quality
• Ensures the execution of company policies and procedures
• Responsible for Training / Development of the Inventory control staff
• Accountable for critical operational metrics; inventory accuracy, timely completion of cycle counts, management and recording of breakage, record of material movement
• Drives operational efficiencies throughout the DC through analysis of inventory issues and cooperating with the operations team to train and educate warehouse personnel
• Responsible for development and administration of the building cycle count program within the guidelines of the corporation
• Leads physical inventory activities when required
• Leads and reinforces workplace safety in cooperation and support of the building safety program
• Conducts daily meetings with supervisors and floor personnel as needed to improve overall inventory accuracy and workplace efficiency
• Partners with company Inventory Control Manager to improve processes and practices.

• Management and direct supervision of 18 hourly and two salary employees
• Responsible for daily operations, which include: Receiving: Inbound, Shipping: Outbound, Planning, and Packaging
• Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Administrative, Transportation, Support, Loaders, Area Reps and Six Sigma/CPS projects
• Responsible for critical metrics within an area, setting goals, execution of goals, employee development, and monthly and yearly employee reviews
• Responsible for overtime cost, and payroll
• Provided customer services with many dealers, vendors, clients, and senior stakeholders.

• Professional that is capable of handling warehouse material in a logistics environment
• Duties include: shipping material, proper allocation invoices, and packaging material.