Joshua Kram
Brookfield
Summary
Decisive Warehouse and Distribution Leader experienced in optimizing operations and enhancing team performance. Achieved significant cost savings and improved inventory accuracy through strategic initiatives and effective negotiation. Focused on streamlining logistics and fostering team collaboration to meet evolving operational needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Distribution Manager
GRAFF
Milwaukee, WI
03.2023 - Current
- Direct and oversee all North American warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring efficient flow and timely delivery of goods.
- Lead and manage a team of 15 direct reports, fostering a high-performance and collaborative work environment.
- Spearheaded the implementation of new processes focused on enhancing warehouse efficiency and increasing overall throughput.
- Cultivated and led motivated, detail-oriented warehouse team focused on achieving operational excellence.
- Manage a complex inventory comprising over 100,000 SKUs, encompassing both standard stock and custom orders.
- Direct inbound logistics operations, including the coordination of both ocean and air freight shipments.
- Oversee outbound logistics, managing small parcel, Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), and Full Truckload (FTL) shipments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Achieved significant improvements in inventory accuracy, exceeding 98%, and reduced shipment errors to under 1%, demonstrating a commitment to precision and quality control.
- Implemented process improvements and inventory controls that reduced operational costs and minimized waste, driving significant annual savings.
Warehouse Manager
Dedicated Computing
Waukesha, WI
03.2019 - 03.2023
- Directed all warehouse operations encompassing 8,000 SKUs valued at $30 million, ensuring seamless internal and customer supply chains.
- Spearheaded a strategic redesign of the warehouse layout to integrate new equipment, optimize space utilization, and streamline workflows, resulting in increased productivity and picking efficiencies.
- Engineered and implemented a robust cycle count process, achieving a 10% improvement in accuracy and elevating overall inventory accuracy from under 90% to 94%.
- Led and mentored a team of 24 employees, assuming full responsibility for recruitment, onboarding, comprehensive training, and performance management.
- Cultivated highly motivated warehouse team that consistently exceeded operational goals and performance benchmarks, enhancing overall team efficiency.
- Ensured quality control of incoming shipments, processing unacceptable materials for return and maintaining supplier accountability to uphold standards.
Distribution Manager
Linde
Brookfield, WI
11.2013 - 02.2019
- Cultivated a high-performance culture focused on growth optimization, operational excellence, and superior customer service for a 30,000 sq ft distribution center serving regional stores and direct-to-consumer orders.
- Directed team of four direct reports, focusing on professional development and cohesive performance to enhance overall team effectiveness.
- Oversaw critical business functions including P&L management, budget administration, safety protocols, training programs, customer service initiatives, facility maintenance, adherence to GMPs and SOPs, and rigorous facility inspections to ensure operational compliance and excellence.
- Directed a team of four direct reports, fostering their professional development and ensuring cohesive team performance.
- Oversaw critical business functions including P&L management, budget administration, safety protocols, comprehensive training programs, customer service initiatives, facility maintenance, adherence to GMPs and SOPs, and rigorous monthly/annual facility inspections.
- Managed an annual operating budget of $750,000, achieving 18% under budget in the previous year through strategic process enhancements.
- Significantly boosted order picking efficiency by 42% through strategic velocity planning and optimized SKU placement.
- Consistently maintained exceptional KPIs, including 99.8% for on-time deliveries and picking accuracy, demonstrating a commitment to operational precision and customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined packaging processes, achieving 25% decrease in carrier claims and enhancing operational efficiency while minimizing financial losses.
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ, US01.2009
Skills
- Leadership Development
- Operational Oversight
- Quality Control
- Process Improvement
- Lean manufacturing
- Staff Training
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Operational excellence
- Team Building
- Inventory Management
- Servant Leadership
Timeline
Warehouse Distribution Manager
GRAFF
03.2023 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Dedicated Computing
03.2019 - 03.2023
Distribution Manager
Linde
11.2013 - 02.2019
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Business Management
University of Phoenix