Distribution Consultant

• Jul 2020 - Present

Supply Chain and Distribution Consulting Services Strategic Initiatives  Facilities Network Optimization  Logistics Benchmarking & Strategy  Logistics Outsourcing (RFP)  M&A Evaluation & Ops Diligence What We Can Do For You Facilitation Services  Lean Kaizen Workout  Interim & Project Management  Operational Excellence Program  Performance Metrics Program Transportation Efficiency  Freight Cost Reduction Analysis  Carrier Analysis & Selection  TMS Selection & Implementation  Transportation Outsourcing Workforce Productivity  Plant & Warehouse Material Flow Design  Functional Process Reengineering  WMS Selection & Implementation  Facility Startup or Outsourcing

Warehouse Distribution Consultant

• Dec 2021 - Present

Helped Warehouse improve throughput for peak shipping season. Created fast pick lanes and reorganized shipping, receiving and warehouse inventory. Created process maps for all warehouse departs for accountability and sustainability. Continue work reorganizing warehouse inventory. Helped Warehouse improve throughput for peak shipping season. Created fast pick lanes and reorganized shipping, receiving and warehouse inventory. Created process maps for all warehouse departs for accountability and sustainability. Continue work reorganizing warehouse inventory.

Distribution Consultant

• Apr 2021 - Aug 2022

Improve warehouse utilization and productivity. Warehouse layout, slotting and improved travel path. Inventory and order management. WMS and systems integration. Process improvement and continuous improvement. Improve warehouse utilization and productivity. Warehouse layout, slotting and improved travel path. Inventory and order management. WMS and systems integration. Process improvement and continuous improvement.

Distribution Operations Consultant Firstime & Co

• Feb 2020 - Apr 2021

Warehouse facility layout and space optimization. Inventory accuracy and velocity metrics. Transportation and 3PL management. Process improvement and continuous improvement. Integration and technology. 3PL contract Negations. Warehouse facility layout and space optimization. Inventory accuracy and velocity metrics. Transportation and 3PL management. Process improvement and continuous improvement. Integration and technology. 3PL contract Negations.

General Manager

• May 2019 - Jan 2020

Logistics Consultant

• Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

Warehouse layout optimization, system integration, continuous improvement. Warehouse layout optimization, system integration, continuous improvement.

General Manager

• Sep 2017 - Jan 2018

Lead 3PL for customers Mequon, WI facility that supported all warehousing, receiving, shipping and inventory on multiple shifts and facilities. Implemented system technology improvements that would upgrade business intelligence and SAP. Reporting. Improved warehouse utilization and productivity by installing additional racking and improved SKU utilization reducing pick errors and inventory variance by more than 2%. Increased staff support to customers 2nd and 3rd shift improving manufacturing productivity by 5%. Reduced OSHA recordable to less than 1.0.

General Manager

• Sep 2017 - Jan 2018

Distribution / General Manager

• Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

Distribution Manager/General Manager, Menomonee Falls, WI 2016-2017 Managed supply chain functions for distribution, warehouse, inventory and office staff for world's leading bakery products supply company. Improved culture of excellence within supply chain and sales teams that reduced out of stocks to customer by more than 5% that dramatically increased customer retention. Co-lead route optimization project reducing cost and delivery miles to company fleet by 3%. Negotiated successful maintenance contract for fleet and PIT equipment.

General Manager

• Nov 2015 - Sep 2016

Direct and develop diverse high performing teams in a fast-paced grocery warehouse environment with over 250 employees and 14 direct reports. Developed strategic supervisor management execution improving employee productivity, visibility and accountability in all departments in first three months. Enhanced existing WMS system with sustainable KPI’s that improved pick rates and reduced cost below budget for first time in more than 2 years. Improved safety culture reducing OSHA recordable rate from 6.0 to 4.0.

Logistics Manager/Director Operations Executive

• Feb 2014 - Aug 2015

Lead logistics operations team for Quick Fuel Fleet Service. Built state of the art logistics center for all Quick Fuel operations supporting 35 facilities and 425 drivers in the US 24/7. Drove continuous improvement objectives throughout supply chain improving dispatching, route utilization, driver support, inventory management and fuel supply across all business units reducing labor by 3%. Drove system integration of SMARTLogix software transcending capabilities of data capturing and superior customer service. Negotiated teamsters contract improving delivery flexibility reducing cost and improving dispatch capabilities saving reducing cost by $100 K annually. District Operations manager for Milwaukee and Madison branches. Director Quick Flash Service and Equipment. Executive Committee Member

Distribution Center Manager Process Improvement

• Jun 2011 - Feb 2014

Lead continuous improvement methodology for multiple distribution facilities with 5S and Six Sigma certifications for world’s largest beverage company. Recognized as best of the best distribution facility in the central region. Reduced operating expenses in delivery and warehouse for 3 straight years by an average of 3% Lead multiple regional Six Sigma projects improving throughput, productivity, process improvement, facility layout and redesign in multiple facilities. Special assignment for 6 months in St Luis production facility and project leader in multiple corporate ISO, HASP Quality Control certifications. Safety leader for Milwaukee and Sheboygan production facilities reducing OSHA recordable from 13 to 6.0. Lead community engagement projects supporting United Way, Alliance for Great Lakes, ALS in the communities we served in all locations. Developed and mentored managers and supervisors building bench strength as future leaders promoted in multiple facilities. Member Wisconsin- Minnesota Beverage Association Chamber of Commerce Duluth, MN Warehouse Layout Design Team Leader St Louis Mo, January 2013, TZA Time Study QI 2013

Distribution Manager, Safety Quality

• May 2002 - Jun 2011

Responsible for the Distribution and Merchandising of Coca Cola Product for SE Wisconsin and Sheboygan,WI delivery territories.Managed and lead 70 drivers and 145 merchandiser with 11 direct reports. P&L, Safety and Quality responsibilities for both branches. Responsible for the Distribution and Merchandising of Coca Cola Product for SE Wisconsin and Sheboygan,WI delivery territories.Managed and lead 70 drivers and 145 merchandiser with 11 direct reports. P&L, Safety and Quality responsibilities for both branches.

Center Operations Group Leader

• Apr 1999 - Oct 2001

Industrial Engineering

• Jan 1998 - Apr 1999

Budgets PlanningTime StudyVolume Forecasting

Customer Resource Group Consultant

• Apr 1985 - Mar 1998

Warehouse LayoutsInstall New TechnologyOversee Lands End, American Girl, Gander Mtn Catolog Supply ChainConsultant