David B. Marusiak
Edison,N.J.
Summary
Supply chain management director, with over 15 years of warehouse, distribution, and operations management experience of Distribution Centers in excess of 600,000 sq./ft. and 3PL Operations with JDA and SAP knowledge. Well versed in the development of automated WMS systems, Project Management, shipping and receiving, stocking, inventory management, inventory accounting, barcoding, Pick to Voice, Rf, ecommerce and computerized controls and RoadNet. Export and import activities with freight forwarders and US Customs. Knowledgeable in high-volume, high-speed sorting.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Keurig Dr. Pepper
Maspeth, N.Y.
01.2021 - Current
- Overall responsibility of all distribution operations including project management in 24/6 dual distribution warehouses including pick-pack, inventory, receiving, shipping, fleet management, routing, personnel, budget, matrix standards, logistics. Import/Export operations. Enforced KPI matrix for pick-pack resulting in increasing the accuracy and production of the daily output of product, created a “Take Responsibility” attitude with associates and Managers, created flow processes for all distribution processes thus resulting in cost savings and efficiency, created various new objectives in departments for efficiency and cost.
Director of Operations
Anixter
Bayonne, N.J.
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Responsible for complete operation of a 690,000 sq/ft distribution center, developing and coaching a team while managing change and driving operational efficiency within their department with P&L responsibility. Design KPI’s and SOPs for all departments along with developing training for associates. Ensure quality and production for all warehouse functions such as receiving, picking, packing and shipping departments. Import/Export operations. Maintains compliance with all safety, legal regulations, and human resource policies. Track and maximize workflow and work units per hour; Ensure SOP compliance; Identify operational development opportunities, ensure safety rules are being followed, as well as compliance with all DOT regulations. Manages fleet resources to meet daily customer service delivery requirements. Installed WMS, Routing software, worked with project manager with Engineers on design and building of facility.
- Contract Position Completed
Executive Distribution Manager
ADAR MEDICAL UNIFORMS
Brooklyn, N.Y.
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Overall responsibility of all distribution operation including pick-pack, inventory, receiving, shipping, personnel, budget, matrix standards, project management, logistics. Import/Export operations. Successfully managed 3PL for various companies within our building exceeding expectations. Designed KPI matrix for pick-pack resulting in doubling the daily output of product, created a “Take Responsibility” attitude with associates, created flow processes for all distribution processes thus resulting in cost savings and efficiency, created restock min/max, eliminated a 1.5-year backlog in credits, created various departments for efficiency and cost. Increased production and same day delivery of internet orders along with redesign of 250,000 sq/ft warehouse for maximum effectiveness.
- Anixter Offer
Senior Distribution Manager
BORAX PAPER
Bronx, NY
02.2013 - 12.2016
- Overall operational responsibilities of a 150,000 sq./ft, high volume distribution operation concerning guidelines for project management, receiving and shipping, paper products, chemicals, catering supplies, restaurant supplies, and maintenance supplies. Operated 3PL for private label companies. Import/Export operations. Responsible for pick-pack operation, ecommerce, receiving, shipping including scheduling of OTR loads and 45 fleet vehicles, personnel, and budgeting. Restructured the warehouse including procedures to increase efficiency and lower inventory discrepancies. Developed KPI’s and instituted policy’s to improve efficiencies.
- Merged with Imperial Dade
Head of Distribution
Iberia Foods (NORTH SHORE BOTTLING)
Brooklyn, NY
04.2010 - 02.2013
- Responsible for all aspects of a 3-shift pick-pack 150,00 sq/ft food and beverage warehouse including project management, receiving, shipping, order picking, inventory, and personnel of a 65-person staff. Import/Export operations. Designed frozen and refrigerated containment areas along with procedures for Iberia and Grace Kennedy products. Redesigned the warehouse to comply with a new computerized picking and inventory system for maximum efficiency along with implementation. Improved JIT and streamlined the ordering process allowing funds to be cleared from the bottom line. Managed personnel production to improve value in the hourly production.
- Borax Offer
Operations Manager
Middlesex Distributers
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
07.1999 - 04.2010
- Responsible for the operation of a 100,000 sq/ft distribution facility distributing to C-store clients. Responsibilities included pick-pack, inventory, receiving, shipping, personnel, budget, matrix standards, project management, frozen and refrigerated products with a staff of 53 associates. Responsibilities also included driver management of 26 fleet trucks, routing using RoadNet and fleet tracking for DOT compliance, maintenance of RF systems and conveyor systems.
Education
Bachelor’s - Business
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Operations oversight
- Strategic planning
- Strategic planning and execution
- Business management
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance
- Cost control
- Leadership training
- Workforce planning
- Performance analysis
- Resource allocation
- Financial controls implementation
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Employee development
- Customer service
- KPI tracking
- Data analysis
- Customer relations
- Effective leader
- Performance evaluation and monitoring
- Budget development
- P&L management
- Budget control
- Inventory control
- Logistics
EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Knowledge of food distribution including frozen, refrigerated, and packaged items. FDA and HACCP regulations.
- Analyzed operational issues including facility size, inventory, through-put, and delivery commitments to define strategies to improve productivity and reduce costs of operations, including efforts resulting in the spatial and functional redesign of warehousing facilities in excess of 690,000 sq./ft.
- Automated and significantly improved productivity of distribution facility operations through introduction of sophisticated conveyor, bar coding, and peripheral equipment/systems.
- Planned and directed efforts to control and track product, part, supply inventories, including implementation of racking, inventory classification systems, and Just-In-Time (JIT) technology. Successful in reducing distribution errors, improving accuracy of inventory management, and generating more than $6M total in annual savings.
- Compiled and analyzed shipping data, evaluating location, volume, cube requirements of customers and internal units serviced to institute delivery schedules with efficient, economical routes maximizing trailer cube utilization and reducing freight costs, including coordination of loading procedures for 125 trailers by an 85-member shipping department.
- Organized and directed receiving and manual bulk breakdown operations within a high-volume environment with 43 receiving bays.
- Established preventive maintenance programs for capital equipment, achieving reductions in maintenance costs and down time.
- Implemented RF systems with little to no disruption in operations.
- Managed and installed several bar-coding systems from inception. 3PI
- Managed 3PL operations efficiently with exceeding client expectations
Timeline
Director of Operations
Keurig Dr. Pepper
01.2021 - Current
Director of Operations
Anixter
08.2019 - 12.2020
Executive Distribution Manager
ADAR MEDICAL UNIFORMS
01.2017 - 08.2019
Senior Distribution Manager
BORAX PAPER
02.2013 - 12.2016
Head of Distribution
Iberia Foods (NORTH SHORE BOTTLING)
04.2010 - 02.2013
Operations Manager
Middlesex Distributers
07.1999 - 04.2010
Bachelor’s - Business
University of Phoenix