Experience

S&S Activewear

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2020 - Present



DH Pace Company, Inc.

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Materials Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Jun 2020



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• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Distribution Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Serve as site leader overseeing day-to-day operations of a 365K sq. ft. fulfillment center which generates over $185M in sales locally.• Manage annual operating budget of $6M, consistently analyzing workflow and operational costs to seize opportunities to improve the bottom line.• Execute lean vision strategies and initiatives that deliver continuous improvement, culture transformation, waste reduction and cost savings.• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to establish and drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction.• Define inventory slotting techniques and standards to coordinate material movement to increase efficiencies while maintaining inventory integrity for over 47,000 SKU's and $135M of inventory.• Champion growth and development opportunities for direct reports to develop leaders, improve employee relations, enhance team-building, and increase retention.

• Location Manager

  • Aug 2007 - Jan 2018

  • Lead, develop and guide the efforts of over 100 associates in a 358K sq. ft. fulfillment center; creating a culture that is rooted in safety, excellent customer service and drive for results.• Monitor and manage actual performance to budget through continual analysis to streamline processes and improve key metrics while ensuring the integrity of $40M in inventory.• Manage projects for corporate acquisitions and oversee process improvement initiatives. • Serve as a relief manager for DC’s within the AB network.• Positively motivate and develop associates to achieve maximum growth potential while demonstrating our Core Values (safety, service, respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence) into daily decisions and interactions.• Establish, implement, and maintain effective training and safety programs.



Broder Bros., Co.

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Warehouse Manager

  • Apr 2005 - Aug 2007

  • Guide the efforts of over 60 associates in a 100K sq. ft. fulfillment center with $12M in inventory.• Assist DC Manager in monitoring and managing actual performance to budget with an emphasis on continual analysis to streamline processes and improve key metrics.• Contribute to analysis of inventory and recommend process improvements through inventory optimization via various slotting strategies.• Plan and continuously monitor departmental operations to ensure that all work requirements and customer needs are met.• Maintain a highly motivated workforce through timely communication, displaying an attitude of consistency and fairness, and focused recognition for good work and ideas.• Establish, implement, and maintain effective training and safety programs.



Pollock Paper Distributors

• Warehouse Manager

  • Aug 2002 - Apr 2005

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of a 100K sq. ft. fulfillment center servicing Harris and surrounding counties.• Identify and facilitate process improvement projects, training workshops to drive cultural change.• Develop and provide key performance metrics and countermeasures to all levels of the branch.• Maintain local fleet to ensure all trucks and personnel are DOT compliant.• Initiate on-going safety audits to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.• Assess, manage and tailor employee skill development to maximize productivity and overall retention of 30 associates.



Subsidium Inc

• Inventory Control Manager

  • May 2001 - Aug 2002

  • Manage $250M of vendor owned inventory in a 275K sq. ft. fulfillment center on Dell property.• Create, execute, and audit operation procedures to ensure compliance to vendor agreements for established shrink goals and overall unit accuracy.• Define inventory slotting techniques and standards to meet necessary service levels and maintain inventory integrity.• Communicate inventory process, root cause discrepancies, and prepare CAR's to both internal and external business partners.• Assess, manage and tailor employee skill development for 16 associates to create and retain a vigorous team.

• Operations Supervisor

  • Sep 1995 - May 2001

  • Lead, develop and guide the efforts of more than 50 associates across multiple buildings.• Collaborate with Planners to procure necessary materials for daily BOM to maintain 30 production lines.• Create, implement and maintain an effective system of written Standard Operating Procedures and instructions.• Initiate on-going safety audits to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations including ongoing training and certification.• Assess, manage, and tailor employee skill development to maximize productivity and retention of personnel.