Buddy Self

Warehouse and Logistics Manager at MRC Polymers Inc
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(386) 825-5501
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Experience

    • United States
    • Plastics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Warehouse and Logistics Manager
      • Jan 2014 - Present

      Oversee Warehouse operations and coordinate inbound and outbound movement between facilities and customers throughout the US Oversee Warehouse operations and coordinate inbound and outbound movement between facilities and customers throughout the US

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Ops Manager
      • Apr 2010 - Dec 2013

      • Senior Leader directing all aspects of distribution to include: budgeting, hiring, coaching and operations of a 150,000 sq. ft. distribution facility • Managed over $6 million in business for three (3) Fortune 500 clients (7 clients) total. Clients included Sherwin Williams, Saint-Gobain, Dyson, Daymen, CertainTeed, Carlson, Bayer Crop Science • Successfully on-boarded retail distribution for a major camera bag manufacturer/distributor, saving them over $1 million/year in distribution costs. • Distributed product to over 8000 retail locations. Reduced client charge-backs over 90% in less than 3 months. • Implemented Lean program which resulted in over 10% reduction in annual operating costs. • Participant in 3 Lean Deep Dive committees for Chase, Phillips Lighting and Daymen (LowePro), resulting in over $1 million in savings for client and Archway. • Consultant to multiple distribution centers within the organization to coordinate process enhancements utilizing Lean standards • Successfully managed facility shutdown/move of over $30 million in product and supplies in 5 months, moving over 200 miles. Included over 500 truckloads. • Implemented and sustained Safety Committee & Employee Engagement Program. Achieved the highest Employee Engagement scores across 12 locations and over 20 departments, for 2 years in a row.

  • Erickson Decorating
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Operations/Transportation Manager
      • Jan 2002 - May 2010

      • Senior Leader directing all aspects of distribution and transportation to include: budgeting, hiring, coaching and operations of two facilities to include 150, 000 sq. ft. distribution center and retail store • Responsible for all aspects of procuring, maintaining and delivery of building supplies for direct and internet sales totaling over $3 million annually • Successfully initiated and managed set up of new Bolingbrook Warehouse to meet company needs, DOT, and OSHA requirements • Senior Leader directing all aspects of distribution and transportation to include: budgeting, hiring, coaching and operations of two facilities to include 150, 000 sq. ft. distribution center and retail store • Responsible for all aspects of procuring, maintaining and delivery of building supplies for direct and internet sales totaling over $3 million annually • Successfully initiated and managed set up of new Bolingbrook Warehouse to meet company needs, DOT, and OSHA requirements

  • Corporate Express
    • Greater Atlanta Area
    • Operations/Transportation Manager
      • Jan 1997 - Mar 2002

      • Responsible for all aspects of Transportation Department: routing, DOT and budgetary compliance • Managed three shifts, 75 Employees, 6 Supervisors in a WMS environment and a fleet of 45 trucks and drivers • Maintained profit and loss for the warehouse/transportation departments • Set up Birmingham, AL satellite: implemented operations to increase efficiency in new facility of 2 Supervisors, 6 Employees and 11 Drivers Safety/Security Manager • Safety and Security Coordinator, managed most successful Safety/Security Committee corporate wide for 4 consecutive years • Maintained and procured contracts, budgets, and facility functions on a day-to-day basis • Training/Certification of forklift and forklift related equipment for Distribution Center and 6 Satellite facilities • Complied with and carried out all OSHA requirements

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager Of Operations For Logistics
      • Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

      • Responsible for all operations regarding departmental functions including personnel and facility operations • Managed 4 Supervisors and 36 Employees supporting 3 locations • Logistical management of CNN field equipment world-wide • Set up logistical functions at Turner Field providing essential personnel and equipment necessary for daily stadium operations of Atlanta Braves and food/beverage vendors Senior Supervisor of Logistics • Managed 3 Supervisors and 36 Employees supporting 3 locations, responsible for setting up and monitoring 24-hour schedule • Planned the 1996 Summer Olympics delivery schedules (routes, times, and security) , to include setting up and monitoring 24-hour schedule • Worked closely with ACOG and Turner Security Supervisor, Shipping and Receiving • Responsible for the delivery of all product inside CNN Center, as well as one outside courier • Supervised 6 Employees • Ensured that all incoming product was x-rayed for security purposes • Reduced product loss to near zero

Education

  • United States Marine Corps
    1981 - 1984
  • University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

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