Chadrick Hutchins
Operations executive
Zephyrhills,FL
Summary
High-performing, metric-driven Operations Executive with over a decade of leadership experience directing large-scale US logistics, supply chain, and distribution networks. Proven track record of managing a $30M+ annual operating budget and orchestrating 170-person cross-functional teams to deliver peak operational excellence. Expert in leveraging tier-1 enterprise technology (SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder) to optimize warehouse efficiency, mitigate supply chain risks, and drive lean process engineering. Strategic leader recognized for executing aggressive cost-containment initiatives that yield $800K in annual savings while cultivating long-term, tier-1 client relationships.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager/Operations Executive
Genesis Logistics/DHL
Lakeland, FL
04.2022 - Current
- Executive accountability for a $30M multi-site operational budget; architected structural cost-containment frameworks that slashed annual OpEx by $800K while expanding throughput capacity.
- Orchestrated the cross-functional deployment and optimization of enterprise-grade WMS and TMS architectures (SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder); unified multi-site data streams to drive automated picking/shipping pipelines.
- Command a high-performing organization of 10 operational managers and 160 indirect reports nationwide; engineered scalable labor-allocation models and retention frameworks that boosted labor productivity by [X]%.
- Overhaul complex transportation networks, a $1M dedicated shuttle infrastructure, and national carrier alliances to eliminate fulfillment bottlenecks and compress transit cycles.
- Champion strategic governance for Tier-1 corporate clients; lead high-stakes MBRs and QBRs to align operational metrics with client business goals, securing 100% contract
- Formulate and execute long-term corporate logistics policies by weaponizing data analytics across the US supply chain network, driving continuous organizational scaling.
Consultant
Continental traffic
Tampa , Florida
11.2014 - 01.2022
- Successfully renegotiated regional product procurement and logistics contracts to streamline daily workflow distribution across the Tampa and Tallahassee markets.
- Designed and executed a revamped recruitment and onboarding framework to significantly elevate workforce talent and frontline employee performance.
Distribution/Operations Executive
Southeastern Food Supplies
Tampa, FL.
01.2016 - 09.2020
- Engineered a comprehensive warehouse layout redesign that drove a 37% increase in facility efficiency and generated $68,000 in first-year operational cost savings.
- Created standardized SOPs and food safety protocols, resulting in a 72% reduction in return rates and an 83% drop in inventory damage metrics.
- Spearheaded contract negotiations for all facility warehouse operations and managed an intrastate and interstate fleet for daily distribution routes.
Regional Operations Manager
Jagged Peak
St. Petersburg, FL.
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Directed regional operations and order distribution workflows across multiple fulfillment centers spanning both the United States and Canada.
- Formulated and deployed scalable corporate processes across regional DCs to troubleshoot facility bottlenecks and consistently safeguard daily order fulfillment commitments.
Logistics/Operation Manager -Consultant
Mercedes Medical
Sarasota, FL.
11.2013 - 04.2014
Skills
Strategic planning
- Leadership and team building
- Operations management
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Client relations
- Labor cost controls
- Process improvements
- Vendor relationships
- Performance improvement
- Project management
- Consistently meet goals
- Exceptional interpersonal communication
- Purchasing
- Expense control
- Business development
- Purchasing and planning
- Operations oversight
- Performance analysis
- Cost analysis and savings
- Project planning
- Cost reductions
- Risk management
- Vendor negotiations
- Product analysis
- Budget development
- Budget analysis
- Contract negotiations
- Proficient in [software]
- Client account management
- Skilled negotiator
- Distribution management
P&L Budget management ($30M)
Cost & Overhead Reductions
Start up-Warehouse Facilities
Infrastructure Project Management
End to End Supply Chain Management
Multi-site Distribution
Transportation & Freight Logistics
Carrier & Logistics Negotiating
Inventory Planning & Control
Lean Six Sigma Frameworks
Continuous Process Improvement
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Logistics/Manager, Mercedes Medical, Sarasota, Fl 11/2013-04/2014
Operations Manager,Hoyu America, Oldsmar,Fl 04/2011-05/2012
Distribution Manager, Mckesson Speciality Care 02/2007-01/2011
Timeline
General Manager/Operations Executive
Genesis Logistics/DHL
04.2022 - Current
Distribution/Operations Executive
Southeastern Food Supplies
01.2016 - 09.2020
Consultant
Continental traffic
11.2014 - 01.2022
Regional Operations Manager
Jagged Peak
06.2014 - 10.2014
Logistics/Operation Manager -Consultant
Mercedes Medical
11.2013 - 04.2014