JAMES B. DAVIS

• Oversee day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
• Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
• Monitor 15 P&Ls and utilize operational resources to drive profitability
• Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.

Implemented audit program that reduced order errors from 5.4% to 2.3%

• $26k savings in Q1 2017 by overhauling new hire training program. Projected annual savings of $100k
• Reduced inventory adjustments from 5.4% in 2016 to 1.1% throughout 2017
• Improved on-time% from 4.8% to 2.1% in Q1 2017
• Received a Superior rating, for annual Kroger sanitation inspection 2016 & 2017
• 19% improvement to our inbound delivery windows, from 78% on-time to 97% yielding $19k savings in Q1 2017 vs. 2016

• Direct responsibility for multiple locations on the Eastern Seaboard which includes $20M of moving inventory
• Oversaw the import brands (Perrier, San Pellegrino and Aqua Panna) for the entire east coast totaling 80% of the Nestlé import brands into the United States
• Facilitated four successful startup facilities in Q1 of 2015 in Philadelphia, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania
• Responsible for increasing warehouse capacity to hold an additional $5M in domestic finished goods to ensure customer demands were met during peak season
• Created a strategic business solution at the Port of New Jersey to target $2M in additional savings over two years
• Collaborated long term network vision with the European High-Performance Logistics Team to consolidate our distribution network, decrease our operating expenses, increase our efficiency’s, and reduce our carbon footprint
• Responsible for entering/exiting commercial contracts and site schedules for all 3pl providers
• Clients: BJ’s, Costco, Walmart, Kroger, WaWa

• Grew the business by creating distribution solutions with vendors which led to additional customer growth
• Led successful start-up projects in Buffalo NY, Chesapeake VA, Charlotte NC, Plant City FL, and most recently Louisville KY
• Provided advisement and updates to Director regarding activities, tasks, and issues central to customers’ needs and overall account progress
• Developed and managed multiple sites’ P&L’s and annual operating budgets – Chesapeake, VA Charlotte, NC and Louisville, KY
• Provided financial forecasting and oversight for entire Southeast region to support departments
• Active in college and general recruiting; specific interest in succession planning and mentoring newly hired associates
• Responsible for entering and comprehending commercial contracts and site schedules
• Solely responsible for newly acquired Circle K account which included daily communication with our customer, providing pricing on potential new business and ensuring customer expectations were exceeded through flawless performance
• Clients: 7-Eleven & Circle K Fresh Food Distribution

• Decreased warehouse labor expenses from 33k per month to 20k per month by improving productivity rates, remapping floor plan and creating more efficient product flow
• Responsible for proper labor planning in both warehouse and transportation departments
• Gained HACCP certification and implemented training guidelines for all employees to be trained in HACCP best practices
• Created and wrote SOP’s for all functions including bookkeeping, HACCP procedures, Product Handling and delivery procedures
• Managed 25 local drivers and a cross dock location in Portland, OR which included an additional 15 drivers and 1 supervisor
• Improved on-time deliveries from 97% to 99.98% within first 90 days of being on-site
• Created business continuity plans and procedures for adverse weather conditions and natural disasters
• Client: 7-Eleven Fresh Food Distribution