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Scott Wygant

Logistics And Distribution Professional
Richmond,KY

Summary

Hardworking Associate Director knowledgeable about business practices in the Global Logistics industry. Adept at supporting and enhancing operations with a decisive leadership style and strategic approach to decision making.

Highly organized and self-motivated professional experienced in project management, team development and process improvement. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about driving business growth and creating positive work environment.

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Associate Director of Logistics and Distribution

OneSight
Cincinnati, OH
12.2016 - Current
  • Trained and developed global leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.
  • Assessed risks associated with team activities and implemented appropriate procedures to mitigate potential problems.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Partnership with 100+ global team members to setup and lead global and local logistics and distribution.
  • Manager team performance as well as training and improvement plans.
  • Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
  • Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.

Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain

OneSight
Cincinnati, OH
09.2012 - 12.2016
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
  • Examined quarterly financials to determine business operating capacity.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.

Executive Team Leader, Logistics

Target
Savannah, GA
07.2010 - 09.2012
  • Coordinated shipping requests to maximize store in-stocks.
  • Developed strategies to optimize utilization of available resources.
  • Built relationships with team members to encourage willingness to address concerns and issues.
  • Recruited and hired talented individuals bringing depth and experience to organization.
  • Located bottlenecks to streamline existing processes.
  • Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates.

Group Leader

Target Distribution
Midway, GA
11.2002 - 07.2010
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage.
  • Improved team morale and retention through recognition and reward programs.
  • Developed and implemented performance monitoring systems to track team progress.
  • Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.

Product Line Coordinator

Eaton Corporation
Kings Mountain, NC
10.2001 - 10.2002
  • Monitored, recorded and tracked production progress to meet aggressive production quotas.
  • Coordinated employee schedules to accommodate unscheduled absences and planned vacations.
  • Communicated with line workers and team leads to achieve quality and production goals.
  • Motivated team members through employee incentive programs and strong leadership.

Project Manager

Eaton Corporation
Shanghai, China
06.1999 - 10.2001
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Finance/Banking

Waldorf College
Forest City, IA
08.1994 - 07.1997

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with teams in Zambia, The Gambia, Liberia, Rwanda, South Africa, East Timor and the US in the development of global and local logistics networks to support our misson of reaching the unreachable and providing to sight to those who need it most. Currently working in Kenya, Ethiopia, Namibia, Senegal and Ghana to do the same.

Timeline

Associate Director of Logistics and Distribution

OneSight
12.2016 - Current

Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain

OneSight
09.2012 - 12.2016

Executive Team Leader, Logistics

Target
07.2010 - 09.2012

Group Leader

Target Distribution
11.2002 - 07.2010

Product Line Coordinator

Eaton Corporation
10.2001 - 10.2002

Project Manager

Eaton Corporation
06.1999 - 10.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Finance/Banking

Waldorf College
08.1994 - 07.1997

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