Michael J. Miller
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
A true leader that sets stretch objectives and motivates the team to execute and achieve their goals. Wide breadth of experience in operations and logistics. An analytical thinker and problem solver. Develops personnel to grow the bench strength of the team. Proven successes, never afraid to take on new challenges and experiences.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Fleet
Groundworks
07.2021 - 08.2025
- Responsible for complete management of nearly 3,000 vehicles and another 1,000 associated assets in a fast-growing company operating across the US and Canada. Led a small team and key business partners in all facets of fleet management to include specifications, factory ordering, fuel, maintenance, tolls, registrations, and lifecycle management. Assets included box trucks, sales cars, excavators, skidloaders, trailers, and forklifts.
- Selected fleet management company with operational and lease expenses of over $36M annually.
- Managed 17 different USDOT numbers from original filings to biennial updates and ongoing compliance.
- Grew the telematics program from four disparate providers to one with daily reports and driver scorecarding. Sat on Geotab Customer Advisory Group.
- Developed annual asset planning process for Company.
Fleet Manager
The Home Depot
03.2015 - 07.2021
- Responsible for acquiring and managing the lifecycle of final mile fleet of more than 800 box trucks and 3,000 flatbed assets; trucks, tractors, trailers, vans. Led the support team providing support of equipment, fuel, maintenance, and rentals for HD Pro and flatbed divisions. Responsible for P&L line items as well as a number of KPIs.
- Worked with field teams, Finance business partners, dealers/OEMs, and finance providers to lease and purchase more than 200 vehicles with approximate value exceeding $25 million per year.
- Specified vehicles and negotiated component and vehicle pricing.
- Managed fleet inventories across multiple locations meeting forecast needs and expiring leases.
- Oversaw third-party fleet maintenance provider, measuring days in shop and uptime.
- Implemented fuel program replacing multiple disparate programs while still maintaining maximum discounts.
- Established an outsourced DQ file management and DOT compliance program.
Manager/Director, Transportation Operations
Family Dollar Stores
06.2012 - 03.2015
- Led the Outbound Transportation team for the eastern region of the United States. Responsible for $100 million in annual freight spend, 45 driver private fleet, 60 Class 8 tractors, 30 yard tractors, and 2,500 trailers. Seven direct reports with a total team consisting of 18 managers and more than 100 associated team members located at the Company’s six distribution centers east of the Mississippi. Built and managed carrier relationships for the eight dedicated carriers, 500+ contracted drivers, and one 3PL provider in NYC. Provided liaison between stores, carriers, and distribution center.
- Implemented carrier scorecards for use in determining freight splits and facilitating weekly and monthly meetings.
- Developed regional forecasting tool utilizing Company ship volume forecast drilling down to weekly regional driver needs.
Logistics Manager/Director of Transportation
Shopko Stores
07.2006 - 02.2012
- Led the Inbound, Outbound, and Import departments for Shopko, a retailer with over 136 stores in 13 states with $2B in annual sales. Oversaw a private fleet equipment and drivers, and associated support staff with annual operating expenses of $6.2 million. The Inbound team utilized transportation management system to plan and manage more than 7,000 moves annually with an annual freight spend of $14.6M. The Import team moved 3,000 ocean containers annually. Negotiated ocean contracts, and drayage and transload services for three C-TPAT-certified locations. Worked with inventory management and merchant teams to determine flow paths of all merchandise. Responsible for managing the capacity of three distribution centers.
- Reduced inbound freight expense by $500k in the first year
- Conducted truckload and less-than-truckload bid event negotiating $700k in rate savings.
- Developed holistic supply chain analysis tool.
Production Planner/Operations Team Leader
Kimberly Clark Corp
06.1999 - 07.2006
- As Team Leader, responsible for two production lines valued at $8M, 43 direct reports, and $11.5M annual budget. Produce $31.4M of nonwoven rolled goods annually. As Production Planner, scheduled machine production and managed raw materials and finished goods inventories.
- Improved machine efficiencies from 84.6% yield to 87.1% in one year, equivalent of $840k in annual operating savings.
- Generated $1.5M in corporate cost savings in 2005.
- Manipulated and formatted monthly customer demand forecasts for five mills across the U.S.
- Developed target inventory calculator.
- Streamlined the formatting and procedures for entering data from multiple inputs into an Access database.
Material Planning and Logistics Supervisor
Ford Motor Company
06.1996 - 06.1999
- Directed supply of parts to final assembly line at top-producing SUV and truck plant. Prioritized truck unloading, managed daily manpower needs, and led 24 unloaders and stockers through their daily tasks. Areas of responsibilities included frames, engines, chassis, and interior trim. Assembly line produced 58 trucks per hour during 3-crew operation, seven days per week.
Education
BS - Civil Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
12.1992
Military Experience
- Commissioned Field Artillery Officer – Active Duty Jan 1993 – Jan 1996
- Commissioned Field Artillery Officer – WI National Guard May 1990 – Jan 1993
- Enlisted – Active Duty Sep 1986 – Sep 1988
Timeline
Director of Fleet
Groundworks
07.2021 - 08.2025
Fleet Manager
The Home Depot
03.2015 - 07.2021
Manager/Director, Transportation Operations
Family Dollar Stores
06.2012 - 03.2015
Logistics Manager/Director of Transportation
Shopko Stores
07.2006 - 02.2012
Production Planner/Operations Team Leader
Kimberly Clark Corp
06.1999 - 07.2006
Material Planning and Logistics Supervisor
Ford Motor Company
06.1996 - 06.1999
BS - Civil Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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