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James F. Farrell

Riverside,RI

Summary

Innovative logistics leader with a proven history of delivering customer satisfaction and excellence. Possess a unique blend of strategic and tactical leadership skills across multiple logistics disciplines, including facility start-up, middle mile transportation, distribution center operations, private fleet transportation, third-party logistics, less-than-truckload (LTL), project management, and strategy.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Director Middle Mile Delivery Services

CVS Health
01.2019 - Current
  • As the leader of Middle Mile Delivery for CVS Health, my mission is to enhance our supply chain network with a strategic blend of leadership and operational proficiency. Our team's dedication has propelled significant advancements in logistical efficiency, reinforcing CVS Health's prominence in healthcare pharmacy retail.
  • Business owner and lead sponsor of the cross-functional Outbound Efficiency Optimization (OEO) project. Project scope includes developing and implementing network operational efficiency by reducing P&L spend by $9.5 million through routing optimization. Year-to-date savings of $13.5 million achieved.
  • Cross-functional business owner of the 2024 Delivery Excellence project. Successfully leading initiatives to enhance delivery completeness, improve on-time service, increase pick accuracy, and reduce damages. Leveraged technology to develop a scaled network load quality program and delivery app.
  • Successfully rolled out a strategic network routing process, including new software transition.
  • Trailblazer of the centralized CVS Private Fleet enterprise. In this new role, the Private Fleet has met all financial and safety KPIs, including leading the supply chain in engagement scores.

General Transportation Manager

Walmart
01.2006 - 01.2019
  • Selected as the Director of the first Walmart Private Fleet grocery operation. Achieved astounding success, paving the way for the implementation of the entire grocery transportation network.
  • Directed facility performance, managing budgets, P&L, projecting and evaluating financial performance, and forecasting needs.
  • Oversaw team of 200 plus drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.

Regional Remix Manager

Walmart
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Business owner of the successful planning and implementation of product remix within general merchandise and grocery distribution centers for the New England Division.
  • Project leader of a cross-functional team across seven DCs, including quality assurance and operations managers between general merchandise and grocery facilities.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Education

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA
12.2018

BS - Business Administration

Virginia Commonwealth University
12.1996

Skills

  • An innovative logistics leader with a demonstrated history of delivering customer satisfaction and operational excellence
  • Possesses a unique combination of strategic and tactical leadership skills across various logistics disciplines
  • Experience includes:
  • Facility start-up
  • Middle mile transportation
  • Distribution center operations
  • Private fleet transportation
  • Third-party logistics
  • Less-than-truckload (LTL)
  • Project management
  • Strategy

Community Activities Interests

  • Member of New England Tri Fit Club
  • Triathlon age group competitor athlete
  • Wreaths Across America, 01/01/09, 12/31/21
  • Currently serving on Advisory Board, 01/01/21, Present
  • Blue Mountain Wrestling Boosters Club, Schuylkill Haven, PA, Board of Directors Member
  • Sabattus Recreation Club, Sabattus, ME, Director Oak Hill Lacrosse Club, Middle School Football Assistant Coach, Director Wrestling Club

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Lead Director Middle Mile Delivery Services

CVS Health
01.2019 - Current

General Transportation Manager

Walmart
01.2006 - 01.2019

Regional Remix Manager

Walmart
01.2005 - 01.2006

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

BS - Business Administration

Virginia Commonwealth University

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