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Larry Neilsen

5150 Chaparral Cir San Bernardino,CA

Summary

Accomplished Logistics & Supply Chain Management Professional with 15+ years of leadership in high-volume distribution centers, 3PL environments, and retail logistics. Proven ability to optimize operations, boost KPIs, and deliver multimillion-dollar cost savings through Lean practices, process automation, and strategic labor management. Skilled in P&L oversight, safety compliance, and ERP/WMS implementations with expertise in OSHA/FDA standards and continuous improvement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

NFI Industries
07.2021 - Current
  • Lead operations for a multimillion-dollar distribution facility, managing throughput, order fulfillment, and 99%+ inventory accuracy.
  • Oversee P&L, budget forecasting, and expense control, increasing profitability through workflow improvements and vendor negotiations.
  • Direct Lean initiatives that reduced operational costs and improved service delivery.
  • Implement OSHA/FDA compliance programs, conducting safety audits and training to reduce incidents.
  • Manage customer relationships, providing performance reports and operational solutions.

Operations Manager

04.2019 - 07.2021
  • Directed warehouse operations, improving order processing and on-time delivery.
  • Managed staffing and scheduling based on forecasts and trends.
  • Oversaw site financials, billing accuracy, and cost control.
  • Mentored supervisors in leadership and Lean practices.

Operations Supervisor

03.2017 - 04.2019
  • Led safety programs, audits, and associate training.
  • Managed Manhattan WMS implementation, improving picking accuracy and reducing cycle time.
  • Allocated labor resources for peak volumes.

Operations Supervisor

DHL Supply Chain
12.2010 - 03.2017
  • Oversaw shipping, receiving, inventory, and safety compliance.
  • Directed Red Prairie to JDA WMS migration with smooth adoption.
  • Certified forklift trainer for new associates.
  • Boosted morale, achieving first “green” Employee Opinion Survey score in facility history.

Skills

  • Distribution Center Management
  • 3PL & Retail Fulfillment Operations
  • Strategic Leadership & Team Development
  • Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan, JDA, Red Prairie)
  • Lean, Kaizen, & Six Sigma Principles
  • Profit & Loss Management & Budgeting
  • Labor Planning & Workforce Optimization
  • Safety & Compliance (OSHA, FDA)
  • Vendor & Carrier Management
  • KPI Tracking & Reporting
  • Advanced Excel & PowerPoint

Accomplishments

  • Reduced labor costs while maintaining service levels through workflow optimization.
  • Cut safety incidents via targeted training and proactive risk management.
  • Increased retention through mentorship and career growth programs.
  • Managed multiple WMS transitions with zero operational disruption.

Timeline

General Manager

NFI Industries
07.2021 - Current

Operations Manager

04.2019 - 07.2021

Operations Supervisor

03.2017 - 04.2019

Operations Supervisor

DHL Supply Chain
12.2010 - 03.2017

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