Joseph J. Lizzi
Cedar Park
Summary
Accomplished Operations & Supply Chain Executive with extensive leadership experience managing multi-million-dollar distribution facilities, implementing large-scale automation projects, and optimizing processes for global brands. Proven track record of developing strategic operational plans, driving cost reductions, enhancing productivity, and achieving business objectives. Recognized for building high-performance teams, integrating cutting-edge technology, and spearheading initiatives that support growth exceeding $1 billion in annual sales. Demonstrated success in reducing inventory carrying costs, optimizing inventory levels, and maintaining Inventory accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Operations
Galls
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Lead and oversee all aspects of Galls' 750,000 sq. ft. distribution center, ensuring timely, cost-effective product delivery while implementing strategic initiatives to scale operations toward exceeding $1 billion in sales by FY24.
- Responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive distribution strategy aligned with Galls’ overall business objectives to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
- Reduced attrition rate 15% in FY23 through enhanced training and engagement initiatives.
- Fostered a culture of safety, productivity, and engagement via community improvement and volunteer programs.
- Managed full P&L for the distribution center, achieving a significant reduction in inventory carrying costs.
- Reduced excess inventory by 20% while maintaining accuracy above 99%.
- Coordinated with suppliers to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Implemented advanced analytics and ERP systems (SAP) for enhanced decision-making.
- Collaborated with purchasing, logistics, and sales to optimize end-to-end operations.
Senior Supply Chain Consultant
Crocs Inc & Hey Dude Shoes
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Led an agile project team to integrate multiple facilities, supporting Wholesale, Retail, and Direct-to-Consumer channels.
- Designed data-driven processes, developed KPIs, and implemented models to optimize efficiency and enhance service levels.
- Developed and mapped all potential processes for the new facility to determine initial KPI’s and recommended Labor model based on process development.
- Responsible for developing the Variable labor metrics for the facility and integrating it with the AOP for the coming fiscal years.
- Created, presented, and received approval from Senior HR partners for the conversion of the current workforce to the new facility workforce by title skill and shift.
- Quantify the business and financial potential by utilizing the developed KPIs.
- Assisted the WMS technical team in the initial system configuration.
- Designed wave templates to assist the new facility in creating and operating in a lean model to fulfill all service needs and maximize the facilities 3 Tier approach Capacity model (Wholesale, Retail, Ecom).
- Managed the RFP and adoption of a New Contingent Workforce provider for a supplemental workforce.
Senior Operations Manager
NIKE
Memphis
01.2009 - 01.2021
- Led operations of Nike’s 2.8 million sq. ft. North America Logistics Campus, supporting over $2 billion in annual sales.
- Managed labor forces, inventory, and complex processes to meet service and financial targets.
- Responsible for the Hiring, on-boarding, training of all New Hire Employees and Managers.
- Responsible for the Culture, Safety, and productivity of both Weekend Shifts.
- Managed the daily plan for the facility, leveraging volume to decrease labor expenditures where possible.
- Responsible for the total labor spend for the facility (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
- Implemented Employee engagement functions to assist with Community Improvement and Volunteer programs.
- Create and execute Re-warehousing plan to ensure inventory accuracy and maximize Inventory density and capacity.
- Average on site Inventory value in excess of $600 Million Dollars.
- Yard Management of 750+ Trailers on the facility yard or exchanging at all times (Includes IB/OB containers).
- The operation Shipped and received more than 144 million units annually to meet market demand for North America.
- Facility is responsible for $2 Billion dollars in sales annually.
- Direct Inventory responsibility.
- Assisted in Designing and Implementing an Advance analytics system for Operations team.
- Managed the Contingent Workforce Managers lead the team to modify month, quarter, annual supplemental workforce requests utilizing facility KPI’s and building/leveraging a partnership with the companies planning team to ensure operations volumes met and or exceeded our customer base and business models.
- Facility > 30 Miles of Conveyor,3 Shipping Sorters (73 Dock Doors) 2 Receiving Sorters w/ 96 Diverts and a plethora of new Automation to assist in meeting shipping and receiving Needs.
- Managed, a forklift fleet of 125 forklifts on site.
- Managed 16 Exempt Operation Managers 32 Exempt Area managers and 6 exempt Analysts.
- Total Direct reports in my organization were 600-700 employees per shift for a total of 1400 employees combined.
Operations Manager
MACY'S
Portland
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Hired as the 2nd shift Area Manager and was quickly selected to serve as Operations Manager to start 3rd operations shift for a direct to consumer 600,000 square foot facility.
- Oversaw up to 70 direct reports to include lift drivers, pack associates, and supervisors.
- Implemented a labor tracking tool resulting in a 7% decrease in labor costs.
- Started a productivity incentive program that increased overall productivity by 10+%.
- Worked with procurement to negotiate and purchase an automatic gift wrap machine that represented a >600% ROI for the facility.
- Recorded a perfect safety record for three consecutive quarters.
Education
Business Administration -
AUSTIN PEAY State University/ Hawaii Pacific
Clarksville, TNSkills
- Project Management
- Implementing Change Control Programs
- CAD
- SAP
- WMS Systems
- WCS systems
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Visio
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Inventory Management
- Lean Process Improvement
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Budget & P&L Management
- Leadership & Team Building
- Supply chain management
- Operational strategy
- Data analysis
- Inventory management
- Project management
- Performance metrics
- Stakeholder engagement
- Employee training
- Change management
- Cost reduction
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Process optimization
- Vendor negotiation
- Workforce planning
- Operational excellence
- Logistics management
- Leadership training
- Strategic planning and execution
- Risk mitigation
- Business management
- Capital spending
- Cost control
- Strategic planning
- Resource allocation
- Process improvement
- Performance analysis
- Financial controls implementation
- Schedule oversight
- Operations oversight
- Process improvements
- Operational efficiency
- Quality assurance
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Database maintenance
- P&L Administration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Financial oversight
- Business process reengineering
- Business strategy
- Contract administration
- Organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management abilities
- Multimillion-dollar P&L management
- Employee reviews
- Organizational structuring
- Scheduling
- Regulatory compliance
- Proficient in [software]
- Policy development
- Vendor management
- Customer relationship management
- Needs assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Staff hiring
- Professional demeanor
- Customer service management
- Interpersonal skills
- Reliability
- Policy development and enforcement
Previous Work Experience
Magna International, Master Planner, Steele Press Scheduler, Engineer Control Coordinator, Material Coordinator, Steele Press Scheduler
Skills And Development
- Sergeant, United States Army
- Graduate, PRIMARY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer School
Timeline
Senior Director of Operations
Galls
01.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Supply Chain Consultant
Crocs Inc & Hey Dude Shoes
01.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Operations Manager
NIKE
01.2009 - 01.2021
Operations Manager
MACY'S
01.2007 - 01.2009
Business Administration -
AUSTIN PEAY State University/ Hawaii Pacific