MICHAEL WALKER
WI
Summary
Versatile logistics professional skilled in negotiating and implementing cost saving measures without compromising quality in a variety of industries. Over 20 years of experience in optimizing supply chains, reducing costs, and improving efficiency. Adapts quickly to the changing needs of fast-paced and growing organizations, always ready to pivot with changing environments. Manages complex issues while meeting business objectives. Strong operational skills and solid experience regulating policies and managing budget expenditures. Collaborates with management teams and stakeholders to uphold company vision.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Director, Global Logistics
Entegris
03.2022 - 01.2025
- Led a global team of 85 in 8 countries on 3 continents (8 direct reports)
- Responsible for the global logistics budget for ocean, air, truckload, LTL, and parcel as well as the global 3PL budget.
- Met or exceeded budget expectations for 12 consecutive quarters.
- Reduced logistics costs by $16M over three years by consolidating partnerships and implementing cost effective modes.
- Implemented a minimum order quantity program (MOQ) with customer facing departments that resulted in higher margins and better service levels to our customers.
- Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
- Established data-driven decision-making processes and implemented best practices in analytics to optimize performance across the organization.
- Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
- Created an agile working environment, enabling rapid response to changing business needs without sacrificing quality or performance standards.
- Facilitated seamless business transitions during mergers or acquisitions, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations while integrating teams effectively.
- Navigated complex regulatory environments to ensure compliance with local laws, standards, and regulations relevant to the business domain.
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Position eliminated due to company restructuring in January of 2025
Director, US & Canada Transportation Operations
3M
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Responsible for all transportation in and out of the US and Canada region as well as the 3PL's.
- Led a team of 27 in the U.S.,5 in Canada, and 12 in Costa Rica.
- Delivered $26M in cost out projects from Q3-2018 to Q4-2021 through LSS methodologies and optimization projects.
- Propped up a PPE distribution air network that was able to distribute 55 million N-95 masks during the onset of the pandemic.
- Negotiated and maintained lead time demands by developing cross-dock operations and expediting through the domestic networks for imports/exports.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Improved on time delivery from 88% to 96.7%
- Led a team that reduced freight claims with LTL providers by $4M by working with packaging engineering so come up with cost effective solutions to protect our products.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Director of Transportation
Husqvarna Outdoor Products
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Responsible for all inbound and outbound transportation supporting both the forestry and construction divisions in North America (annual spend - $135M USD)
- Lead a team of 6 direct reports as well as 45 indirect reports across 4 campuses in transportation, warehousing and distribution, S&OP, and planning
- Successful implementation of Husqvarna's first TMS globally in 2017 (2 year project)
- Reduced outbound transportation spend by $14M USD while seeing a 4% increase in sales volumes through a variety of technology driven projects both domestically and internationally.
- Implemented yard management systems at our largest operations which reduced raw material inventory by $4M in 2017.
- Implemented dedicated fleets for two east coast production facilities which reduced costs and lead times.
- Led a footprint project which led to significant carbon reduction.
- Began and successfully implemented Husqvarna North America's first e-commerce/final mile strategy as well as a 2 day parts network for over 5,000 dealers
- Collaborated with sourcing and engineering to develop packaging that would allow more effective trailer utilization for our largest customer.
- Increased payment terms of transport providers from an average of 30 days to 64 days
- Reduced parcel spend by $1.75M over a three year contract
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for the successful execution of large-scale transportation projects.
Transportation Manager
Husqvarna Outdoor Products
03.2011 - 01.2014
- Developed Husqvarna North America's first inbound transportation network
- Responsible for on-time delivery of production and service parts components from 400+ suppliers in 25 countries into four major production facilities
- Manage entire international transport spend (45M USD) for ocean imports, exports, and air freight
- Determined the most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments
- Presented carrier-performance metrics and monthly costs reports to executive team
- Supervised the work of 2 transportation personnel and support 40 planners at four production facilities
- Delivered an average annual savings across all modes of transportation of $1.65M per year
- Traveled 70% of the time and led projects at multiple sites resulting in 10+ Million in inventory reduction
- Worked closely with purchasing team and R&D to determine total landed costs when looking at new suppliers
Corporate Export Manager
Rogers and Brown
04.2008 - 03.2011
- Hired, retained, and supervised the work of28 transportation personnel in a growing department
- Responsible for17 core accounts and an annual transport spend of $68 million USD
- Saved customers $750,000 through yard management projects, re-routing freight using more optimal ports, and other creative drayage projects
- Managed shipment schedules to maximize productivity and cut costs
- Presented carrier-performance metrics and monthly costs reports to executive team
- Created an annual budget in cooperation with our clients and developed a comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Logistics
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05-2004
Skills
- Highly skilled multi-tasker
- Contract carrier procurement
- Team Player/Builder/Motivator
- Proven Leader
- Results Driven
- Well Rounded
- Process Improvement Focused
- Culture transformation
- Collaborative leadership
- Key performance indicators
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - 2022
Timeline
Sr. Director, Global Logistics
Entegris
03.2022 - 01.2025
Director, US & Canada Transportation Operations
3M
08.2018 - 03.2022
Director of Transportation
Husqvarna Outdoor Products
01.2014 - 08.2018
Transportation Manager
Husqvarna Outdoor Products
03.2011 - 01.2014
Corporate Export Manager
Rogers and Brown
04.2008 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Business, Logistics
College of Charleston
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