WILLIAM J. MONROE
Marion,IA
Summary
Results-oriented Distribution & Logistics Director at Lil Drug Store, skilled in international supply chain management and strategic planning. Generated over $2M in savings through innovative sourcing strategies while leading a team of 67 professionals. Specialist in KPI management, demonstrating a consistent history of improving warehouse efficiency and promoting team collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution & Logistics Director
Lil Drug Store
Cedar Rapids, USA
06.2023 - Current
- Monitors in conjunction with the Quality and Procurement team members inbound and outbound shipments of assets.
- Developed KPIs and Standards to provide employee optimization.
- Charged with optimizing $400M distribution business.
- Leverage data analytics and business intelligence to monitor operational performance and identify warehouse/staffing optimization opportunities.
- Prepares reports, ADHOC reporting, conducts briefings, and supervises personnel engaged in complex logistics associated with the movement, packaging, transport, in transit storage.
- Provides leadership for the Distribution Center and supervisors.
- Manage logistics costs and contracts within budget and achieve year-over-year improvement targets.
- Planned and lead 44,00 sqft expansion of current DC.
- Successfully lead shutdown of Chicago facility and transitioned production to CR distribution.
- 99.9% inventory accuracy, 99.8% Picking accuracy, 99.9% Delivery to Customer.
- Lead group of (67 employes)
Supply Chain Manager
Lil Drug Store
Cedar Rapids, USA
06.2022 - Current
- Manage and organize all activities related to purchasing components, deciding on manufacturing and warehouse locations, and determining inventory and transportation strategies. $2M+ in savings via sourcing strategies.
- Manage relations with vendors, communicating requirements such as quality, delivery times, quantity, etc. For Domestic and International supply base.
- Member of operations leadership, responsible to routinely reporting on department KPIs.
- Lead the production demand process working closely with forecast/inventory role on the sales forecasting process.
- Work with freight forwards and transportation companies to set the best route and rate (reviews and approves freight terms and agreements).
- Develop efficient, cost-effective international supply chain strategies. $15M portfolio.
- Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws, domestic and international.
- Drive cost savings of inventory and/or purchasing of materials. $3M dollar reduction in inventory.
Procurement Manager (Avionics, Mission Systems)
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, USA
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Directed global sourcing initiatives for machined and sheet metal commodities, managing high-risk suppliers in APAC.
- Led transition strategy to dual-source critical parts in response to geopolitical and capacity risks.
- Partnered with engineering and operations teams to drive material readiness, cost savings, and schedule adherence.
Dealer Solutions Operations Leader
GreatAmerica Financial Services
Cedar Rapids, USA
12.2012 - 07.2018
Education
MS - Supply Chain Management
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA08.2024
MSL - Organizational Leadership, Systems Theory
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2019
BA - Business Administration
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA05.2013
Skills
- International supply chain management
- Global sourcing strategies
- Process development and optimization
- Vendor management
- Strategic planning and execution
- International relations expertise
- KPI management
- Trend analysis and forecasting
- Warehouse efficiency improvement
- Training and development facilitation
- Data analysis proficiency
- Procurement expertise and negotiation
- Team building and collaboration
- Supplier development initiatives
- Change management strategies
- Sourcing strategy formulation
Affiliations
- Junior Achievement - Community impact board
- Indian Creek Country Club - Board of Directors - VP
Timeline
Distribution & Logistics Director
Lil Drug Store
06.2023 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Lil Drug Store
06.2022 - Current
Procurement Manager (Avionics, Mission Systems)
Collins Aerospace
07.2018 - 06.2022
Dealer Solutions Operations Leader
GreatAmerica Financial Services
12.2012 - 07.2018
MS - Supply Chain Management
Mount Mercy University
MSL - Organizational Leadership, Systems Theory
Mount Mercy University
BA - Business Administration
Mount Mercy University
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