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Joshua Hartman

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Supply Chain professional, with 30 years of leadership experience in distribution & warehousing, all modes of transportation, inventory management, manufacturing, procurement, industrial engineering, vendor operations, & more. Experiences across retail, automotive, & large equipment sectors working for both large & small companies.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President Supply Chain Support & Optimization

Five Below
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Cultivated strong relationships with senior executives, key stakeholders, peers, subordinates, & vendors to promote collaboration and long-term success supporting Five Below's rapidly expanding retail footprint.
  • Led multi-year network study evaluating required growth & evolution of distribution & transportation networks to support planned store growth including CapEx & OpEx planning.
  • Led cross-functional industrial engineering, continuous improvement, data & analytics, project management, & omni channel supply chain teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Established supply chain data & analytics function from the ground up, providing reporting & opportunity ranked actionable intelligence to operations teams.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
  • Supported financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
  • Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
  • Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.


Sr Director Omni Supply Chain

Five Below
01.2021 - 02.2023
  • Led cross-functional industrial engineering, continuous improvement, data & analytics, project management, & omni channel supply chain 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, long term operational roadmap & financial plans.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
  • Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
  • Implemented advanced data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organization, leading to better business outcomes.

Senior Director of Supply Chain Services

Petco Health & Wellness
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Cultivated strong relationships with senior executives, key stakeholders, peers, subordinates, & vendors to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Led cross-functional inventory management, industrial engineering, data & analytics, project management, vendor operations & omni channel supply chain teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Led the development and launch of ship from store fulfillment operations, saving millions in shipping annually & improving click to deliver times including the rapid standup of 400 new ship from store locations to support Covid era rapid E-com growth.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives, long term operational roadmap & financial plans.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
  • Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
  • Implemented advanced data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organization, leading to better business outcomes.

Director of Transportation

Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
06.2015 - 01.2017
  • Led team of 10 transportation managers responsible for day to day oversight of loading & delivery supporting Petco's 1400 retail locations.
  • Created and managed budget for transportation department.
  • Reduced overall transportation costs through the optimization of logistics processes and negotiations with vendors.
  • Implemented revolutionary new fuel program based on daily actual fuel costs for each lane saving millions of dollars annually.
  • Improved on-time delivery rates by closely monitoring performance metrics and addressing issues promptly.


Director of Distribution

Petco Health & Wellness
10.2013 - 06.2015
  • General Manager for 2 food grade distribution operations (1.5M SqFt & 500+ crew) supporting Petco's Northeast retail & omni customers.
  • Took over struggling operations after WMS conversion & rapidly drove operational improvements to deliver on financial & service targets.
  • Implemented inventory control measures to reduce shrinkage and maintain optimal stock levels.
  • Developed & implemented pilot program, that was adopted network wide, to improve training & internal succession planning for front line leaders.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the distribution department, encouraging staff members to share ideas for enhancing operations.
  • Optimized warehouse layout for efficient product flow and improved safety standards.

General Manager, Americas

Supply Chain Services International
08.2006 - 10.2013
  • Supply Chain Services International (now Trigo) is a third party provider of various services including warehousing, transportation, kitting, sub assembly, product inspection & rework, supporting the heavy equipment & automotive industries.
  • Oversaw operations, sales, marketing, HR, IT, & other support functions supporting 22 sites across North, Central, & South America.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth. Drove sales & profitability enabling the eventual sale of the company
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals across several countries, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.

Director of Operations

Worldwide Warehousing
01.2005 - 08.2006
  • Oversaw daily operations across 3 food grade sites in the Chicago area, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives & customer needs.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.

Numerous DC & Transportation roles

Sears
01.1994 - 01.2005
  • 9 years of field operations including rising through the distribution network ranks from hourly crew member to Sr Operations Manager.
  • 2 years corporate transportation roles including transportation optimization & leading operations for 5 consolidation centers across the US.

Education

No Degree - Business Administration

Kankakee Community College
Kankakee

No Degree - Business Administration

University of Phoenix Online
Online

Skills

  • Building & Developing high performing teams
  • Forward looking continuous improvement leadership
  • Highly respected cross functional collaborator
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to all levels
  • Strong business, financial, and analytical acumen
  • Ability to bridge data and experience for effective planning & problem solving
  • Effective at framing and selling new ideas and concepts across an organization
  • Successful greenfield operation & process implementations

References

  • Rich Tannenbaum, CEO, Pet Supermarket, rtannenbaum@petsupermarket.com, 623-466-2670
  • Ed Oldham, CSCO, PetSmart, eoldham@petsmart.com, 479-372-0185
  • Lily Chang, Chief Portfolio Services Officer, LGP, 310-433-5700
  • Atma Maharaj, VP Supply Chain, BD Medical Supply, atma.maharaj@BD.com, 858-805-1004
  • Paul Minor, VP of Inbound Logistics, HEB Grocery, minor.paul@heb.com, 858-740-7246
  • Bob Keller, VP of Inbound Logistics, Five Below, robert.keller@fivebelow.com, 609-954-7489
  • Jason Hilsdorf, VP of Financial Planning & Analysis, Five Below, jason.hilsdorf@fivebelow.com, 732-644-0706

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Vice President Supply Chain Support & Optimization

Five Below
03.2023 - 05.2024

Sr Director Omni Supply Chain

Five Below
01.2021 - 02.2023

Senior Director of Supply Chain Services

Petco Health & Wellness
01.2017 - 01.2021

Director of Transportation

Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
06.2015 - 01.2017

Director of Distribution

Petco Health & Wellness
10.2013 - 06.2015

General Manager, Americas

Supply Chain Services International
08.2006 - 10.2013

Director of Operations

Worldwide Warehousing
01.2005 - 08.2006

Numerous DC & Transportation roles

Sears
01.1994 - 01.2005

No Degree - Business Administration

Kankakee Community College

No Degree - Business Administration

University of Phoenix Online
Joshua Hartman