Directed logistics strategy and transportation operations supporting $30M + annual freight spend across domestic and international supply chain channels
Managed enterprise transportation activity across TL, LTL, FTL, parcel, ocean freight, FCL, LCL, air freight, and rail operations
Led successful operational transition from former corporate ownership structure to standalone LLC backed by a publicly traded investment organization while maintaining transportation continuity and cost efficiency
Partnered with directors, managers, supervisors, and operational leadership teams to execute large-scale organizational restructuring initiatives
Negotiated and transitioned strategic 3PL partnerships while preserving enterprise-level carrier pricing advantages previously associated with corporate ownership
Designed and implemented Transportation Management System (TMS) infrastructure capable of processing 5,000-8,000 transportation invoices across multiple freight modes
Developed customized Power BI dashboards delivering real-time KPI visibility, freight analytics, operational tracking, logistics spend reporting, and performance metrics
Spearheaded migration from Oracle ERP to Epicor Kinetic ERP, improving operational scalability, reporting visibility, and cross-functional integration
Facilitated enterprise-wide logistics integration training across procurement, planning, operations, quality, finance, sales, customer service, and order entry departments
Eliminated operational silos by improving collaboration and communication flow between cross-functional teams and operational departments
Created and implemented duty drawback recovery process in partnership with customs broker, recovering tens of thousands of dollars in duties
Established strategic partnerships with import/export brokers and logistics providers, improving transportation efficiency, shipment visibility, compliance adherence, and cost recovery initiatives
Implemented Descartes visual compliance systems supporting denied party screening, customer and supplier compliance validation, and CBP regulatory adherence
Maintained extensive knowledge and training in global trade sanctions, code of business conduct, ethics and legal compliance, cybersecurity protocols, and SOX compliance standards
Supported ISO 9001 initiatives through internal auditing, reporting, process documentation, operational training, and continuous improvement initiatives
Partnered with HR and Finance leadership to improve workforce development, compensation alignment, employee retention, and advancement opportunities
Researched and aligned team compensation structures above market benchmarks to improve employee retention and operational performance
Championed cross-functional training initiatives and upstream operational collaboration to improve workflow efficiency and on-time delivery performance
Managed inventory control operations including cycle counting, shipping and receiving processes, work-in-process coordination, inventory reduction initiatives, and quality integration
Demonstrated advanced operational capability within Oracle ERP and Epicor Kinetic systems across shipping, receiving, inventory, quality, order entry, WIP, production transactions, finance, and reporting environments
General Manager
Double S Foods I Sizzler USA
Roseburg, OR
03.2012 - 07.2016
Directed multi-unit operations with oversight of 40+ employees across multiple locations
Increased controllable profit by 12% within the first year while sustaining consistent annual operational growth thereafter
Maintained 100% Oregon state health inspection scores and 94%+ Sizzler USA operational evaluation ratings
Received multiple company awards recognizing the highest controllable profit and operational performance from 2012 to 2016
Achieved the highest increase in guest count across multiple years while improving check average and beverage sales percentages
Delivered four consecutive years with zero lost-time accidents and zero state fire marshal infractions
Reduced workers' compensation exposure through strong operational safety standards and policy enforcement
Consistently met or exceeded labor guidelines, food cost goals, operational standards, and controllable profit objectives
Received company recognition for reducing workers' compensation MOD rate through exceptional safety leadership and operational accountability