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Ryan Pullen

Wirtz,VA

Summary

Results-driven Vice President of Operations with a proven track record in enhancing productivity and achieving operational excellence. Expertise in strategic planning and team leadership has consistently driven sales growth while streamlining business processes. Demonstrated strengths in communication, problem-solving, and decision-making contribute significantly to organizational success. Focused on fostering collaboration and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to elevate overall performance.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President of Operations

US Foods
Salem, VA
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead and develop over 500 employees, directly or indirectly, in Warehouse, Facility, Fleet Maintenance, and Transportation.
  • Enhanced efficiency and productivity through site reduction to create scale, and reduce operating costs.
  • Achieved a 24% decrease in workplace injuries for the year 2023.
  • Achieved a 40% reduction in accidents in 2023.
  • Outperformed AOP target with an additional $1.5 million in revenue for 2023.
  • 91.4% service to customers – Top 10 in the company.
  • Direct logistical planning to ensure the timely completion of more than 4,000 weekly deliveries, maintaining a high success rate of 98.97% OTIF.
  • Manage daily operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and scheduling.

Senior Manager of Warehouse Operations, NUSA

Nestle USA
Fort Worth, TX
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Managed successful transition to automated systems in two brownfield facilities.
  • Directed logistics for five company-owned and four third-party warehouses that generated $15B in revenue.
  • Directed development efforts for a diverse group of over 900 direct and indirect staff members.
  • Managed operating budget exceeding $150 million.
  • Achieved a reduction of $0.01 in Cost per Case through consistent enhancement strategies.
  • Achieved a reduction of cost per pallet by $0.09 per pallet through consistent enhancement strategies.
  • Handled a cumulative throughput of 825M+ cases.
  • Handled a total throughput of 7.5M+ pallets.
  • Ensured sustained safety and zero injuries for 12 months across multiple NUSA sites.

Distribution Center Manager, NUSA Supply Chain

Nestle USA
Denver/Kent/Fort Worth
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Led initiatives that improved cost-efficiency through Logistic Excellence Reviews.
  • Achieved a $585K decrease in labor spending.
  • Achieved a 613% rise in the number of pallets picked and loaded.
  • Enhanced key performance indicators by overhauling the NCE process.
  • Outperformed cost targets in consecutive years including 2015, 2017, and 2018.
  • Achieved a top 5 national ranking for order accuracy in Denver and Kent.
  • Managed and monitored the daily operations of a distribution center, including staffing, inventory control, shipment scheduling, and product delivery.

Project/Change Manager

Nestle Dreyer’s Ice Cream
Lee’s Summit, MO
09.2010 - 01.2014
  • Successfully led integrated re-routes, Route-to-Market Operations, and DC start-up projects nationally.
  • Achieved PMP certification.
  • Achieved Prosci Change Management certification.
  • Conducted stakeholder analysis to identify key influencers, assess their impact on the change process, and develop tailored strategies for each group.
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Key Account Manager – Hy-Vee/Target

Bimbo Bakeries/Sara Lee Food and Beverage
Kansas City, MO
01.2007 - 09.2010
  • Responsible for sales of $50 million in revenue.
  • Spearheaded regional initiatives driving revenue increase.
  • Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
  • Exceeded branded and total sales goals consecutively in FY07 and FY08.
  • Developed and implemented a tailored 1:1 strategy for effective utilization in the KC Zone.

District Sales Leader/Route Sales Representative

Frito-Lay, Inc.
Kansas City/Sioux City
01.1996 - 01.2007
  • Surpassed sales AOP for multiple years including 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
  • Surpassed expense reduction goals and unsaleable targets for three consecutive years.
  • Elevated district revenue growth from $13 million to $16 million.
  • Awarded as the Unsaleable Champion for the zone.
  • Executed a district-wide implementation of the Self Pre-Pick program, the first in the Midwest South Region.
  • Awarded 'Best of the Best' multiple times on a periodic basis.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS
05-2010

Bachelor of Science - Computer Operations Technology

Southwestern College
Winfield, KS
05-2010

Skills

  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Leadership training
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Process improvements
  • Strategy development
  • Succession planning
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Logistics management
  • Organizational development
  • Operations oversight
  • Safety management
  • Supply chain oversight

Certification

  • PMP Certification
  • Prosci Change Management certification

Timeline

Vice President of Operations

US Foods
01.2023 - Current

Senior Manager of Warehouse Operations, NUSA

Nestle USA
01.2017 - 01.2023

Distribution Center Manager, NUSA Supply Chain

Nestle USA
01.2014 - 01.2017

Project/Change Manager

Nestle Dreyer’s Ice Cream
09.2010 - 01.2014

Key Account Manager – Hy-Vee/Target

Bimbo Bakeries/Sara Lee Food and Beverage
01.2007 - 09.2010

District Sales Leader/Route Sales Representative

Frito-Lay, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southwestern College

Bachelor of Science - Computer Operations Technology

Southwestern College

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