Travis Foster
Magnolia
Summary
An experienced leader focused on operations improvement. Reliable team player committed to working on and developing high performance teams while successfully implementing operations projects always staying within scope and budget.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Project Manager
McKesson
Richmond
07.2023 - Current
- Guided establishment of five distribution centers, expanding operational reach and service capabilities.
- Supported inbound and outbound go-live efforts, facilitating seamless transitions and operations.
- Conducted UAT testing on mechanical systems in distribution center, ensuring systems met operational standards.
Sr. Project Manager
McKesson
Richmond
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Led WMS integration across operations and IT departments, ensuring seamless collaboration.
- Coordinated with operations to design and implement process flow in new WMS.
- Executed UAT and smoke testing to validate WMS functionality and reliability.
LMS Senior Build Engineer
McKesson Medical - Surgical
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Designed, tested, and implemented JDA labor management system, collaborating with distribution centers to configure software for tracking and incentivizing productivity and partnering with IT for integration.
- Designed, tested, and implemented Implemented labor management system across 26 distribution centers
- Developed engineered standards for operations for the DC network
- Provided coaching and training to distribution center associates DC associated on all new processes
WMS Implementation Leader
PSS World Medical Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Designed, tested, and implemented Red Prairie warehouse management system. Worked directly with developers from Red Prairie to optimize and configure the warehouse management system software to align with PSS Distribution Center processes and procedures. Implemented the Red Prairie warehouse management system into 12 distribution centers across the network.
- Streamlined warehouse management system across distribution centers to enhance operational processes.
- Led development of Distribution Center leaders and warehouse associates through transitions in management structure.
Distribution Leader
PSS World Medical Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Supervised team of four direct reports and 31 indirect reports, directing daily operations of a 35,000 square foot distribution center to optimize workflow.
- Managed delivery fleet of 13 vans and 2 box trucks, ensuring accurate and reliable next-day order delivery to meet customer expectations.
- Coordinated maintenance and repair activities for facility, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Coordinated interviews and onboarding of new hires.
- Received the PSS World Medical Eagle award.
Skills
- JD Edwards, Red Prairie, JDA, Blue Yonder, Sharepoint, MS Suite and Smartsheets
- Project management
- Warehouse management systems
- User acceptance testing
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
McKesson
07.2023 - Current
Sr. Project Manager
McKesson
02.2021 - 06.2023
LMS Senior Build Engineer
McKesson Medical - Surgical
01.2013 - 01.2021
WMS Implementation Leader
PSS World Medical Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2013
Distribution Leader
PSS World Medical Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2008