Sydney Farr
Waukesha
Summary
Accomplished Senior Manager of Technical Services at Kohl's Corporation, adept in SQL proficiency and leading high-performing teams. Spearheaded initiatives generating over $2M in annual savings, leveraging analytical problem-solving and effective communication to drive supply chain efficiencies. Proven track record in implementing strategic technology enhancements and optimizing service delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager of Technical Services - Logistics
Kohl's Corporation
Milwaukee
10.2022 - Current
- Ensure optimal operational performance KPIs are obtained by overseeing a team responsible for six eFCs warehouse management systems and reporting applications.
- Utilizes cross-functional partnerships to implement strategic initiatives, such as new technologies and system enhancements, that add the most value to the organization.
- Conducted comprehensive business case evaluations (ROI) for cost optimization, and tracked financial gains against expected goals.
- Demonstrated consistent achievement in generating over $2M annual savings.
- Created actionable analytics to enhance efficiency in supply chain management.
- Managed a team of 30+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
Technical Services Manager
Kohl's Corporation
Milwaukee
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Directed a team overseeing the regular upkeep, settings adjustments, and upgrades of multiple e-commerce fulfillment center's warehouse management systems.
- Developed data-driven insights for optimizing service delivery.
Industrial Engineer
Kohl's Corporation
Milwaukee
08.2020 - 04.2022
- Coordinated with vendors to design technology and conveyor change solutions for facility and process retrofits.
- Led multi-month user acceptance testing (UAT) of a new generation eFC facility to ensure the building was in go-live status prior to opening.
- Project lead for the rollout of enhanced multi-variable engineered labor standards (ELS) and labor management program (LMS) at multiple Kohl's facilities.
- Provided data-driven recommendations for operational planning support, capacity analysis and process improvement.
Transportation Intern
Morgridge Center for Public Service
Madison
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Managed transportation logistics for over 900 students and faculty participating in UW-Madison volunteer programs.
Industrial Engineering Intern
Kohl's Corporation
Milwaukee
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Led a project evaluating an ASRS and goods-to-person robotic picking technology as a contender for the retrofit of fulfillment centers to aid in determining long-term strategic and capital planning.
- Developed deliverables including design drawings, throughput and capacity analysis, inventory analysis, financial/ROI analysis, documentation and reports, and phasing and implementation plans.
Transportation Operations Intern
KBX Logistics
Green Bay
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed and streamlined outbound transportation processes, and routed freight for five Georgia-Pacific box plants, while remaining 19% below market value.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering, Computer Science (minor)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI05.2020
Financial Management Certification -
ECornell
Online10.2024
Skills
- Team Leadership
- SQL Proficiency
- GCP BigQuery Expertise
- Experience with IBM Cognos (SCI)
- TIBCO Jaspersoft Expertise
- Power BI Data Visualization
- Tableau Dashboard Development
- Qlik Data Visualization
- Experienced with MS Office Applications
- Lean Six Sigma Practices
- Manhattan WMoS (WMS)
- SSI Wamas (WMS)
- Google Apps Script Development
- Supply Chain Management Systems
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Dedicated and Driven
- Team Accountability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Manager of Technical Services - Logistics
Kohl's Corporation
10.2022 - Current
Technical Services Manager
Kohl's Corporation
04.2022 - 10.2022
Industrial Engineer
Kohl's Corporation
08.2020 - 04.2022
Industrial Engineering Intern
Kohl's Corporation
06.2019 - 08.2019
Transportation Intern
Morgridge Center for Public Service
08.2018 - 05.2020
Transportation Operations Intern
KBX Logistics
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering, Computer Science (minor)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Financial Management Certification -
ECornell
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