Head of US Warehouse & Supply Chain
Michael Butler
Trackman Inc.
Phoenix,AZ
8
years of professional experience
Supply Chain Leader specializing in regional strategy for $80M in annual product throughput across 415 SKUs. Delivered measurable savings and operational scalability through effective sourcing, inventory management, logistics, and systems modernization. Guided teams in managing complex projects and aligning efforts with organizational goals to achieve strategic objectives.
Work History
Head of US Warehouse & Supply Chain
4 Years 10 Months- Developed and owned supply chain strategy across U.S., Canada, and LATAM; managed authority over supplier selection, sourcing, inventory policies, purchasing, and import/export operations; led planning for future Canadian warehouse.
- Developed and launched long-term inventory optimization strategy targeting 50% reduction in inventory levels while maintaining low stockouts amid 30% year-over-year growth.
- Achieved $8m in recurring annual savings through strategic sourcing supplier pricing negotiations and contract optimization.
- Managed high-end PC supply risk resolution by negotiating favorable bulk-buy pricing and securing no-cost distributor storage, resulting in nearly $10M in additional component-sourcing savings.
- Collaborated with executives to refine capacity strategy by directing investment toward lean inventory technology and targeted staffing while avoiding $4m in additional warehouse space.
- Built and stress-tested forecast-driven MRP system through SQL, Excel, and Microsoft Lakehouse integrations, streamlining inventory requirements automation and saving ~40 labor hours monthly.
- Self-driven with strong personal accountability and responsibility.
- Maintained strong performance across fast-paced environments.
- Streamlined WMS scanning alongside ERP process redesign, delivering ~15 and ~100 labor hours per month savings respectively; standardized inventory workflow adopted by teams in the U.S. and Europe.
- Directed logistics cost reduction efforts that lowered annual costs by 19% and freight expense by $600 per custom simulator installation in 2026, while overseeing freight warehouse labor and third-party logistics budgets.
- Expanded operational output by 75% while limiting headcount growth to 25% through supplier partnerships process redesign and workforce planning.
Supply Chain Specialist
3 Years- Negotiated shipping contracts, achieving 6% reduction in freight costs; managed international inventory and logistics operations.
- Achieved 99% inventory accuracy within 90 days and automated order workflows, minimizing errors and fulfillment time.
- Coordinated purchase orders, shipment tracking, and delivery confirmations to maintain supply continuity.
- Managed inventory records in ERP systems, ensuring accurate stock levels and replenishment timing.
- Streamlined order fulfillment workflows to reduce delays and improve cross-functional handoffs.
Education
B.S. - Supply Chain & Operations Management
Skills
Supply Chain Strategy
Strategic Sourcing
Demand & Inventory Planning
Import/Export
ERP/MRP Development
WMS & Automation
Operational Analytics
Cost Optimization
Risk Management
Data Visualization
Warehouse Management
Team Development
Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Achieved cost reduction through effectively performing RFP's.
- Achieved inventory forecast capabilities by introducing personally built MRP system for purchasing and NPI tasks.
- Collaborated with Finance in the development of Inventory tracking system
- Supervised team of 9 staff members.
Timeline
Head of US Warehouse & Supply Chain
Trackman Inc.
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Supply Chain Specialist
Cubex LLC
01.2019 - 01.2022Read More
Miami University, Farmer School of Business
B.S. from Supply Chain & Operations Management
Read More
Personal Information
Title: Head of US Warehouse and Supply Chain | STRATEGY PROCUREMENT PLANNING TECHNOLOGY