Edward Plesa

• Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
• Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
• Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
• Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.

• Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
• Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
• Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
• Transformed customer experience by designing and executing comprehensive service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing satisfaction levels.
• Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.

23 years with Albertsons, over the course of which I held several Distribution-Supply Chain management positions including:

• General Manager - Midwest Drug Distribution
• Production Manager Osco Drug Distribution
• Manager of Transportation- Osco Drug
• Production Supervisor
• Fleet Manager
• Implemented cost, performance and productivity management programs to meet on-time delivery requirements, increasing service levels [Number]%.
• Streamlined order processing by integrating an automated system that reduced manual errors and expedited shipping times.
• Negotiated, purchased and sourced shipping supplies and equipment, saving $[Amount].
• Coordinated closely with other senior leaders to align distribution strategies with overall business objectives.
• Optimized warehouse layout for efficient product flow and improved safety standards.
• Implemented inventory control measures to reduce shrinkage and maintain optimal stock levels.