Experienced logistics leader with a proven track record in managing distribution operations, optimizing supply chain processes, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining high standards of inventory control and safety compliance. Thrives in dynamic environments, excelling in warehouse management, transportation coordination, and process improvement. Focuses on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, making a valuable asset in any logistic distribution role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inbound Distribution Manager
HD Supply Facilities Maintenance
03.2023 - Current
Managed warehouse operations, ensuring proper storage and handling of products to maintain quality.
Maintained accurate records of all incoming shipments, ensuring proper documentation for regulatory compliance purposes.
Developed strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and accurate inventory data.
Implemented safety protocols within the warehouse, reducing workplace incidents and maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations.
Reviewed transportation invoices for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and ensuring prompt resolution.
Conducted regular performance reviews for distribution staff, providing constructive feedback and setting goals for improvement.
Improved delivery times with strategic route planning and reallocation of resources.
Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall productivity and operational efficiency within the department.
Developed and managed operating budget, meeting department goals.
Collaborated with other managers to develop comprehensive logistics strategies that aligned with broader organizational goals.
Documented safety action plans, quality initiatives and team performance into computer system.
Oversaw facility maintenance activities, scheduling repairs as needed to keep equipment operating at peak efficiency.
Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
Outbound Operations Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
04.2020 - 03.2023
Responsible for 80 associates across pack and ship alone processing areas
Reduced total cost/carton by 5% in 2022 and by 10% in 2021
Introduced process improvement techniques via Kaizen/Lean methodologies to improve efficiency by 15%
Reduced team turnover by 30% and achieved 98% TQM by leading through process improvement and 5S practices
Lead labor initiatives resulting in overall business improvement ranging from 22% across outbound department with introduction of cost standard and push for productivity
Coached leadership team to level-set performance from respective teams, process implementations helped team overall average reach 94% consistently
Lead initiatives reducing waste of materials, including reorganizing workflow, 5S workstations and restructuring job duties
Focused on maintaining daily budget for operation and ensuring team did not exceed daily operational allocation (headcount, time on task and productivity behaviors)
Operations Specialist
Grubhub Inc.
11.2018 - 04.2020
Daily, weekly, and monthly preparation and planning to identify and prioritize action steps, set timelines, identify, and allocates resources necessary to accomplish departmental objectives
Responsible for investigating problems, generating recommendations, and implementing solutions based on the use of analytical tools
Implemented standard operation procedures across e-commerce and shipping to aid in goods processing and timely delivery to customer
Managed daily financial impact and productivity, providing, and implementing solutions to management team
Outbound Area Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
09.2016 - 11.2018
Processed 2,500-5,500 orders daily, maintaining productivity and workflow with 92% successful shipping rate
Direct lead of day-to-day floor operations, overseeing team of 60 associates in clerical, pick, pack, and sort functions
Direct lead of 2 successful e-commerce peak seasons, each breaking throughput record for sort/pack for the network
Drove daily goals for inventory control including start-up, hourly check-ins, and associate coaching for time on task behaviors
Drive team to meet Key Performance Indicator (KPI) goals as part of the Operations Balanced Scorecard in the areas of Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and Morale.
Planned and managed employee engagement initiatives through coaching and proper follow-up past onboarding phase
Process Assistant Manager
Amazon
04.2014 - 08.2016
Floor lead for 60+ associates in daily task, planning and execution
Provided support to process manager to ensure alignment of process improvement. Ensuring associates followed processes to push efficiency within the DC
Coached associate behavior to ensure alignment and execution of task within day-to-day functions
Developed and implemented supportive culture for training and accountability
Provided strategic and innovative leadership for process improvement, employee engagement and training
Tracked and updated SOP system on a weekly basis to ensure alignment on roles and responsibilities
Lead on-site processing of over 50k units to 5 Kroger site stores for grand opening launch
Responsible for associate training and delegation of task for units processing at fulfillment center
Handled all WM implementation of processes and procedures for FC rollout, training as well as utilization
Collaborated for aligned execution across multiple leaders from, procurement, transportation, vendor, corporate, planning and purchasing to ensure timely delivery of goods from BBBY to Kroger
Bed Bath & Beyond – ORDC Lead
Responsible for team launch and shipping to over 200 stores for active receiving of bulk product
Lead for training and implementation of ORDC ship to store process
Created documentation and worked with colleagues to ensure network rollout and utilization
Collaborated for aligned execution across multiple leaders within the network to ensure aligned practices for ORDC initiatives
Bed Bath & Beyond – Safety Captain
Responsible for rollout of safety initiatives for site and FC network. Leading employee engagement initiatives and strategy implementation to decrease incident rate
Drove a safety culture resulting in a reduction in over safety incidents to 1.5% from 1.75%
Lead bi-weekly meetings to align on monthly safety initiatives and goals
Addressed callouts and concerns for issues pertaining to safety non-compliances to upper management
Initiatives lead to 20% decrease in safety issues and 120 days on-site without incident
Bed Bath & Beyond – Lewisville Fulfillment Center Launch
Responsible for launch of the Lewisville e-commerce fulfillment facility, worked across corporate and supply chain team to plan and execute launch
Oversaw training and onboarding of 300 associates across 4 different departments
Lead introduction training for WMS systems for clerical workers and implemented sustainable processes to ease onboarding for the first 30 days
Tracked associate headcount from distribution to fulfillment center to ensure accuracy