Darian Carmichel

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly planning and management of 100 dedicated OTR and local fleet drivers across Walmart Regional Networks 4, 5, and 6, supporting over 500 on-time shipments across 15 states.
• Analyze driver routes and freight flows to identify trends, uncover network inefficiencies, and reduce empty miles.
• Cross-collaborate with vendors, 30+ company facilities, and high-volume logistics teams across three regional networks to align on transportation strategies.

Accomplishments

• Lead Walmart Omni stakeholder supporting P&D, Soil, and Relay Corridor loads for 16 or more distribution centers.

Responsibilities

• Provide a best-in-class yard experience for operations stakeholders and the best over-the-road experience for CDL-certified drivers.
• Collaborate with site 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 commit to all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates.

Accomplishments

• Launched a new IXD site, RFD2
• Led the site in Safety Leadership and Quality Index scores

Responsibilities

• Analyzed logistics operations to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Developed relationships with vendors to negotiate contracts and optimize pricing.
• Created reports on inventory levels, delivery times, transport costs, and performance metrics.

Accomplishments

• Key member of the Inbound Operations team supporting Production, Service, and RAN, leading to average quarterly savings of $50,000 through identifying various consolidation opportunities on LTL and FTL lanes.
• Key member in Project Focus; specifically heading the UPS cost-savings plan that saved Rivian $250k per month, or $3 million annualized.
• Led communications between key Rivian stakeholders and FedEx leadership to develop the first LTL live unload plan at the 3PL warehouse, saving an estimated $10k per month, or $120k annualized.

Responsibilities

• Led teams of 6 to 7 hourly process assistants and 150 to 250 associates.
• Managed productivity, quality, and cost for direct and indirect processes.
• Conducted daily and weekly safety audits to improve incident risk.

Accomplishments

• Developed an interview prep packet for MEM1 associates, leading to a 5% spike in engagement scores site-wide.
• Created a Lane Flow Guide for RC Sort, leading to a sustained improvement in the successful divert average by 5-10% site-wide.
• Exceeded expected rate per learning curve by over 90% during non-peak season and over 95% during peak season.
• Increased first-half productivity performance by 10-15% with a proprietary Associate Recognition program.
• Processed an excess of 325,000 units per shift, RC Sort, during the peak of 2021.
• Developed eight Process Assistants, three Process Assistant candidates, 10+ Learning Ambassadors, and three Area Managers.