Dan Strnad
Eastman
Summary
Resourceful Director skilled in project management and decision-making, overseeing production operations from planning to execution. Expertise in distribution center planning facilitates effective problem-solving. Strong ability to coordinate production plans and optimize personnel resources to meet deadlines and enhance efficiency.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Supply Chain Operations Systems
Lands' End
Dodgeville, WI And Reedsburg, WI
10.2023 - Current
- Directed the design and implementation of Manhattan Active WMS, ensuring optimal recontrol of all material handling processes, including integration of three packing and unit sorters.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes that enhanced inventory management effectiveness and supported cost reduction initiatives.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize inventory management and reduce costs.
- Established culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to share ideas, leading to increased engagement.
- Directed the performance, cost, and service level management for the DC operations team.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Directed performance, cost, and service level management for the DC operations team, ensuring alignment with operational goals and stakeholder expectations.
Senior Product Mgr. Omni Channel Order Management
Lands' End
Dodgeville, WI
11.2018 - 10.2023
- Represented DC operations in roll out of a new Enterprise Order Management System (IBM Sterling)
- Manage the 3PL operation between Lands' End and Amazon including Inventory Management, enabling/disabling operations
- Integrated operations for major retailer marketplace fulfillment in Lands' End distribution, including Kohl's, QVC, Amazon, and Target.
- Oversaw Distribution Material Handling administration and led a team in an RFP to choose a new warehouse controls system to enhance fulfillment systems in the network, including WMS, Shop Floor Management, and TMS.
- WMS/WCS Requirements, Design and Configuration for all Lands' End US DC's
- Led a team of 5 to configure the Manhattan Associates Active Warehouse Management Solution.
- Shop Floor Design and Integration for a 800+ embroidery machine production scheduler for systemic planning of personalization production to Embroidery, Monogramming and Hemming operations
Director of Distribution
Cabela's
Prairie Du Chien, WI
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Oversaw day-to-day functions for 1.1MM square foot distribution center, ensuring operational efficiency and timely order fulfillment
- Led and motivated 400 warehouse associates and 37 management team members, fostering a collaborative environment that improved team engagement and performance
- Analyzed operational workflow, identifying opportunities to enhance distribution, control inventory, and streamline productivity through Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance distribution efficiency across multiple channels.
Operations Manager, Supply Chain Support Operations
Cabela's
Prairie Du Chien, WI
12.2013 - 02.2018
- Led Supply Chain analytics team to enhance data-driven decision making
- Part of a three-person team responsible for Divisional Process Improvement including design, and rollout of multiple material handling equipment projects, operational process changes such as Labor Management and continuous improvement initiatives
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce lead times and enhance order fulfillment efficiency.
- Developed supplier relationships to ensure consistent product availability and cost-effectiveness.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement supply chain initiatives that improved operational performance.
Operations Manager, Inbound and Retail Fulfillment Operations
Cabela's
Wheeling, USA
06.2008 - 12.2013
- Oversaw inbound receiving, stock keeping, and retail fulfillment operations within a 1 MM square foot distribution center.
- Oversaw warehouse controls in our company's largest firearm fulfillment operation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Communication
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Inventory management
- E-comm and Retail Distribution
- Manhattan Active WMS
- IBM Sterling OMS
- Warehouse Controls Systems
- Cost Optimization
- Operational Excellence
- Process Improvement
- Strategic planning
- Performance standards achievement
- Decision-making
- Team development
- People management
Certification
Manhattan Associates Active Warehouse Management Level 1 and Level 2 certifications
Timeline
Director, Supply Chain Operations Systems
Lands' End
10.2023 - Current
Senior Product Mgr. Omni Channel Order Management
Lands' End
11.2018 - 10.2023
Director of Distribution
Cabela's
02.2018 - 11.2018
Operations Manager, Supply Chain Support Operations
Cabela's
12.2013 - 02.2018
Operations Manager, Inbound and Retail Fulfillment Operations
Cabela's
06.2008 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Communication
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Business
University of Phoenix