Ryan Sawtelle
Spokane,WA
Summary
Driven Operations Manager and leader with 15+ years of overall experience with 9 years of mid-level management. Proven track record excelling in operational planning, team leadership and KPIs across a range dynamic goals and objectives. Strong aptitude for strategic forecasting and operational planning while executing all facets relating to distribution center operations. Adept in SAP/GP ERP systems, domestic and international shipping/receiving, lean practices, fostering continuous SOP improvement and problem-solving. Successful experience managing people, departments and distribution centers ensuring alignment with KPI goals and metrics while leading teams to achieve all operational directives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Distribution Center Manager
IDI Distributors Inc.
Spokane
03.2017 - 12.2025
Responsible for the overall day to day operations management of a distribution center with yearly revenue north of approximately 15 million per year in sales.
- Duties include managing employees, recruiting, hiring, corrective action/termination, reviews, coaching and building culture. High level of involvement in driving P&L and CSAT performance.
- Responsible for all operational KPIs, monthly inventory forecasting and ordering, inventory accuracy, monitoring purchasing trends, managing inventory, cycle counts, audits, investigating discrepancies and driving process improvement
- Additionally, I had primary responsibility over DOT/OSHA compliance related to fleet management and warehouse operations, safety training, regulatory and permit compliance, AP and payroll approvals.
Other ancillary duties include a high level of customer service, inside sales and support, project management and support, strategic planning and more.
Logistics Manager
WEMCO Manufacturing
Spokane, WA
01.2016 - 03.2017
Hired to take over the logistics department to rebuild operations and establish SOPs while identifying problem areas effecting operations and production.
- Streamlined processes to enhance operational efficiency for material movement, production planning, capital purchases and budgeting.
- Managed inventory control systems to minimize discrepancies and optimize stock levels for projects across the inland northwest.
- Coordinated logistics for inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely delivery and local/state permitting compliance for field teams.
- Developed inventory flow procedures and material management protocols.
- Build and coach teams and setting the standard on a culture and vision.
Logistics Manager
KP Corporation
Renton, WA
02.2014 - 01.2016
Responsible for the
- Oversaw inventory management processes to enhance accuracy and reduce excess stock.
- Developed and implemented logistics strategies to streamline operations and improve delivery timelines.
- Managed vendor relationships to negotiate contracts, ensuring cost-effective procurement of materials.
- Analyzed supply chain performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and driving operational efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma - Computer Science
Woodinville High School
Woodinville, WASkills
- Operations management
- Warehouse management
- Managing teams/departments
- Driving P&L performance
- RACI trained
- Inventory forecasting/planning
- Transportation/Fleet management
- Sales & CRM operations
- Hazmat trained
- DOT/OSHA compliance
- Inventory forecasting
- KPI accountability
- Logistics analysis
- ERP Proficiency
Certification
- OSHA 30 certified
- Forklift certified
- DOT Certified
- Ongoing training in Six Sigma and LEAN
Timeline
Distribution Center Manager
IDI Distributors Inc.
03.2017 - 12.2025
Logistics Manager
WEMCO Manufacturing
01.2016 - 03.2017
Logistics Manager
KP Corporation
02.2014 - 01.2016
High School Diploma - Computer Science
Woodinville High School