Keith Locke

Senior General Manager at Vantec Hitachi Transport System (USA), Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
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Arrington, Tennessee, United States, US

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David Gile

Keith's team was always very responsive and professional in meeting the needs of Dell. He is clearly committed to customer service.

Gregg Peay

I was honored to work directly with Keith for the past 6 years. During that time he progressed from Senior Operations Manager to General Manager, and was ready to move to the next level of management had the opportunity arose. His attention to the needs of his customers, employees and to the needs of the business are second to none. I would not hesitate to hire Keith for any role in which he was interested.

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Experience

    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior General Manager
      • 2012 - Nov 2020

      Managed the corporate strategy, growth, and health of the Contract Logistics Division in the United States. Managed the Operational Start-up team including the following departments: Finance, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Quality, Continuous Improvement & Customer Care, Engineering & Business Solutions, Project Management Organization, and Business Development & Sales. Developed and implemented copy-exact safety, quality, and production standards across all operations… Show more Managed the corporate strategy, growth, and health of the Contract Logistics Division in the United States. Managed the Operational Start-up team including the following departments: Finance, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Quality, Continuous Improvement & Customer Care, Engineering & Business Solutions, Project Management Organization, and Business Development & Sales. Developed and implemented copy-exact safety, quality, and production standards across all operations. Other duties included: responding to customer bids/quotes (RFQ/RFP); the development of pricing models, operational solutions, and start-up implementation from infancy stage to steady state for new business opportunities; and the management of customer contracts. This included facility set-up and management of contractors and vendors; last mile delivery, freight and carrier management, vendor contracts and facility lease agreements. Ancillary duties included: management of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, capital expenditures, corporate budgeting, continual business development, marketing, and responsibility for P & L management of multiple accounts (cost centers) ranging from $1 million to $36 million annually. Show less Managed the corporate strategy, growth, and health of the Contract Logistics Division in the United States. Managed the Operational Start-up team including the following departments: Finance, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Quality, Continuous Improvement & Customer Care, Engineering & Business Solutions, Project Management Organization, and Business Development & Sales. Developed and implemented copy-exact safety, quality, and production standards across all operations… Show more Managed the corporate strategy, growth, and health of the Contract Logistics Division in the United States. Managed the Operational Start-up team including the following departments: Finance, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Quality, Continuous Improvement & Customer Care, Engineering & Business Solutions, Project Management Organization, and Business Development & Sales. Developed and implemented copy-exact safety, quality, and production standards across all operations. Other duties included: responding to customer bids/quotes (RFQ/RFP); the development of pricing models, operational solutions, and start-up implementation from infancy stage to steady state for new business opportunities; and the management of customer contracts. This included facility set-up and management of contractors and vendors; last mile delivery, freight and carrier management, vendor contracts and facility lease agreements. Ancillary duties included: management of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, capital expenditures, corporate budgeting, continual business development, marketing, and responsibility for P & L management of multiple accounts (cost centers) ranging from $1 million to $36 million annually. Show less

    • France
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Operations Supervisor
      • Mar 2011 - Nov 2012

      Served as the Operations Supervisor for the Apple Inc. account in the Last Mile distribution center. This operation served as the center for high-tech electronic products such as the Apple iPhone, iPad, Macbook and other accessories. Responsible for ensuring inbound receiving was performed accurately and timely to facilitate product availability for order fulfillment. Served as the Operations Supervisor for the National Distribution & Contracting, Inc. account; NDC distributed medical… Show more Served as the Operations Supervisor for the Apple Inc. account in the Last Mile distribution center. This operation served as the center for high-tech electronic products such as the Apple iPhone, iPad, Macbook and other accessories. Responsible for ensuring inbound receiving was performed accurately and timely to facilitate product availability for order fulfillment. Served as the Operations Supervisor for the National Distribution & Contracting, Inc. account; NDC distributed medical, surgical, dental and laboratory supplies. Responsible for ensuring OHL met/exceeded contractual Service Level Agreements including on-time LTL and parcel delivery. Managed 16,000+ part numbers from 280 suppliers/distributors. Show less Served as the Operations Supervisor for the Apple Inc. account in the Last Mile distribution center. This operation served as the center for high-tech electronic products such as the Apple iPhone, iPad, Macbook and other accessories. Responsible for ensuring inbound receiving was performed accurately and timely to facilitate product availability for order fulfillment. Served as the Operations Supervisor for the National Distribution & Contracting, Inc. account; NDC distributed medical… Show more Served as the Operations Supervisor for the Apple Inc. account in the Last Mile distribution center. This operation served as the center for high-tech electronic products such as the Apple iPhone, iPad, Macbook and other accessories. Responsible for ensuring inbound receiving was performed accurately and timely to facilitate product availability for order fulfillment. Served as the Operations Supervisor for the National Distribution & Contracting, Inc. account; NDC distributed medical, surgical, dental and laboratory supplies. Responsible for ensuring OHL met/exceeded contractual Service Level Agreements including on-time LTL and parcel delivery. Managed 16,000+ part numbers from 280 suppliers/distributors. Show less

    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Warehouse Manager (Inventory Control Manager)
      • Jun 2010 - Mar 2011

      Supported AT&T Wireless by purchasing and warehousing (kitting) commodities required to construct cell phone towers. Operation also managed sub-contractors who performed the construction of cell phone towers in the Kentucky and Eastern Tennessee regions. Resolved major inventory variances, reconciling over $300,000 in mishandled inventory. Drove Accounts Payable below 30 days past due; over $2.2 million owed to suppliers was reduced to $500K. Trained staff on Oracle… Show more Supported AT&T Wireless by purchasing and warehousing (kitting) commodities required to construct cell phone towers. Operation also managed sub-contractors who performed the construction of cell phone towers in the Kentucky and Eastern Tennessee regions. Resolved major inventory variances, reconciling over $300,000 in mishandled inventory. Drove Accounts Payable below 30 days past due; over $2.2 million owed to suppliers was reduced to $500K. Trained staff on Oracle Accounting and WMS system in addition to teaching and implementing disciplined inventory control and accounting practices. Show less Supported AT&T Wireless by purchasing and warehousing (kitting) commodities required to construct cell phone towers. Operation also managed sub-contractors who performed the construction of cell phone towers in the Kentucky and Eastern Tennessee regions. Resolved major inventory variances, reconciling over $300,000 in mishandled inventory. Drove Accounts Payable below 30 days past due; over $2.2 million owed to suppliers was reduced to $500K. Trained staff on Oracle… Show more Supported AT&T Wireless by purchasing and warehousing (kitting) commodities required to construct cell phone towers. Operation also managed sub-contractors who performed the construction of cell phone towers in the Kentucky and Eastern Tennessee regions. Resolved major inventory variances, reconciling over $300,000 in mishandled inventory. Drove Accounts Payable below 30 days past due; over $2.2 million owed to suppliers was reduced to $500K. Trained staff on Oracle Accounting and WMS system in addition to teaching and implementing disciplined inventory control and accounting practices. Show less

    • France
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • General Manager Logistics
      • Jun 2006 - Feb 2009

      Managed Last Mile distribution centers or Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) hubs for Dell, Inc. in Nashville, TN and Miami, FL. Served as Project Manager for multiple start-up and turnaround operations throughout the USA. Nashville Operation served as distribution and fulfillment center for two Nissan North America (NNA) tier one suppliers: Tacle Seating USA & Hitachi Automotive Systems America (formerly Unisia Auto Parts) in addition to providing services such as dedicated carriage… Show more Managed Last Mile distribution centers or Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) hubs for Dell, Inc. in Nashville, TN and Miami, FL. Served as Project Manager for multiple start-up and turnaround operations throughout the USA. Nashville Operation served as distribution and fulfillment center for two Nissan North America (NNA) tier one suppliers: Tacle Seating USA & Hitachi Automotive Systems America (formerly Unisia Auto Parts) in addition to providing services such as dedicated carriage delivery, just-in-time (JIT) order fulfillment, kitting, packing/packaging & consolidation to support Dell and Nissan manufacturing and fulfillment centers in Middle Tennessee. Miami Operation served as a VMI Hub and export gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. The Miami hub supported Dell manufacturing in Brazil, Dell warranty fulfillment in Latin America and the Caribbean, and supported manufacturing for Alienware (Dell-owned division based in Miami). Managed a staff of Account Managers who provided customer support via telephone, teleconference, and e-mail to 100 plus Dell suppliers who were based in Asia-Pacific and Americas regions (North, South, Central and Latin). Managed all aspects of business operation such as P & L Management, Budgeting & Accounting (AP/AR), IT, HR, Operations Management (200+ employees), Driver Management, Business Development, Customer Service as well as Safety, Security & Facility Maintenance (750,000 square feet combined).

    • Senior Operations Manager
      • Oct 2002 - Jun 2006

      Managed Final Mile Distribution Center also known as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Hub for Dell, Inc. Responsible for the Internal Commodities Hub that supported Dell manufacturing and distribution in Middle Tennessee.

    • United States
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Customer Logistics Manager
      • Nov 1999 - Sep 2002

      Managed Third Party Supplier Logistics Centers, also known as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Hubs for Dell, Inc. (External commodities from 1991 – 2001 & Internal commodities in 2002). Assisted with multiple start-up and/or turnaround operations throughout the USA. Managed seven departments: trained, coached, disciplined & developed 60-80 hourly & salaried employees. Oversaw the safety, security & maintenance of 337,500 square foot facility (1999 – 2001) & 200,000 square… Show more Managed Third Party Supplier Logistics Centers, also known as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Hubs for Dell, Inc. (External commodities from 1991 – 2001 & Internal commodities in 2002). Assisted with multiple start-up and/or turnaround operations throughout the USA. Managed seven departments: trained, coached, disciplined & developed 60-80 hourly & salaried employees. Oversaw the safety, security & maintenance of 337,500 square foot facility (1999 – 2001) & 200,000 square foot facility (2002). Show less Managed Third Party Supplier Logistics Centers, also known as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Hubs for Dell, Inc. (External commodities from 1991 – 2001 & Internal commodities in 2002). Assisted with multiple start-up and/or turnaround operations throughout the USA. Managed seven departments: trained, coached, disciplined & developed 60-80 hourly & salaried employees. Oversaw the safety, security & maintenance of 337,500 square foot facility (1999 – 2001) & 200,000 square… Show more Managed Third Party Supplier Logistics Centers, also known as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Hubs for Dell, Inc. (External commodities from 1991 – 2001 & Internal commodities in 2002). Assisted with multiple start-up and/or turnaround operations throughout the USA. Managed seven departments: trained, coached, disciplined & developed 60-80 hourly & salaried employees. Oversaw the safety, security & maintenance of 337,500 square foot facility (1999 – 2001) & 200,000 square foot facility (2002). Show less

    • United States
    • Taxi and Limousine Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Nashville Franchise - Operations Manager
      • Mar 1998 - Nov 1999

      Coordinated the daily logistical needs for a private company that generated 1.5 million per year in local revenues. Coordinated logistical needs for special events (Country Music Awards & Senior PGA Bellsouth Classic Tournament) by working directly with event organizers. Coordinated the daily logistical needs for a private company that generated 1.5 million per year in local revenues. Coordinated logistical needs for special events (Country Music Awards & Senior PGA Bellsouth Classic Tournament) by working directly with event organizers.

    • United States
    • Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Customer Service Supervisor
      • Apr 1993 - May 1998

      Trained, coached, disciplined & developed 35-40 non-union employees & 60-70 union employees (drivers). Accessed passenger capacity in order to calculate transportation requirements & manage cost. Managed a total of 25-40 schedules per day. Trained, coached, disciplined & developed 35-40 non-union employees & 60-70 union employees (drivers). Accessed passenger capacity in order to calculate transportation requirements & manage cost. Managed a total of 25-40 schedules per day.

Education

  • The University of Memphis
    Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
    1987 - 1991

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