Experience

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  Bunzl Distribution NA

  • United States
  • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Director of Business Intelligence & Data Analytics

    • Jan 2024 - Present

    I'm embarking on an exciting journey to revolutionize data utilization within Bunzl PACS division through this new projects-based role! As part of this position, I will be spearheading the development of advanced data models and standardized automated reporting systems to drive results across all departments within our four divisions. These divisions specialize in manufacturing and wholesaling goods tailored for specific industries: Processor (meat processing), Agriculture (Packaging for produce), Convenience Store (distributes everything to gas stations), and Safety (Gloves, glasses, garments for workplace safety).Leading a team of skilled business analysts, our mission is to harness the power of data intelligence, enabling our teams to make impactful decisions. Our primary objective is to ensure seamless alignment between inventory management, sales opportunities, operational efficiency, and financial performance. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we aim to identify and capitalize on every opportunity for growth and optimization.

  • Director Of Inventory Management

    • Mar 2022 - Jan 2024

    As a senior leader for Bunzl safety division in the USA, I oversee continuous improvement processes for all Bunzl companies who manufacture or wholesale distribute PPE and safety equipment to prevent workplace injuries. I obtain results on forecast improvements, pursue inventory planning for 12+ uniquely operating companies under the Bunzl umbrella to gain operational excellence, lead financial planning/metric tracking to develop best ROI improvement projects, and create/showcase corporate reporting on all North American inventory & sales for the safety division to all stakeholders.My goal is to make Bunzl financially stronger by collaborating with each operating company's senior leaders to bring the finest data analytics insights to their attention. With those insights, I help others take action to improve sales and plan inventory strategically.

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  MCR Safety

  • United States
  • Wholesale
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Senior Manager Financial Planning Analysis

    • Feb 2020 - Mar 2022

    In this exciting role, I report to the Chief Financial Officer and senior leadership team at MCR Safety. My mission is to organize and present easy to read management reports from all data inputted from all departments for effective planning and decision making. My goal ultimately is to improve purchasing, sales, and financial forecasting company wide to ensure we're keeping a lean inventory with maximum profit potential and also to ensure MCR Safety is investing resources into the areas of the business that have the best ROI.

  • Global Operations Supervisor

    • Dec 2017 - Feb 2020

    Primarily, I analyze multi-million dollar inventories at satellite warehouses around the world and propose ways to achieve optimal quantity of products on hand to prevent shortages and overages. I do this by placing purchase orders with factories, working with my shipping crew to perform stock transfer orders from our main warehouse to satellite warehouses, and by forecasting the future!My other major goal is to ensure quality assurance of MCR's full product line of over 8000 SKU's and growing. I perform ANSI/ISEA testing in a state of the art ISO 17025 accredited laboratory. I love having end users and PPE experts visit the lab so that I can educate them on "WHY MCR" and how we do quality like no others in our industry!Furthermore, I am responsible for global trade compliance due to my extensive knowledge on the subject. I oversee compliance to NAFTA, C-TPAT, California Prop 65, and several other regulatory affairs.I'm a man of many hats and I have no trouble switching between them each day to yield fantastic results!

  • Global Operations Specialist

    • Jun 2015 - Dec 2017

    In this position my skills were put to the test in many functions. I managed inventories of 5 warehouses to achieve 100% fill rates, ensured global trade compliance to all laws such as C-TPAT, NAFTA, PROP 65, etc, and achieved a high level of quality assurance and product integrity for the company.

  • Inventory Control Supervisor

    • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

    When I entered this position, high value shipments would take up to two weeks to be received. When I left this position, shipments could be received same day if received by 12:00 PM or next day if after that time. This was achieved through SOP creation, updating the communication of documents and work flow to associates and import team, and by motivating others to help keep an organized inventory.

  • Order Selector - Shipping Lead

    • Jul 2011 - Jun 2014

    Pulling, Scan checking orders, loading trucks with forklifts, closing out trucks on SHIPERP, and training new associates. I learned to do everything related to the shipping department and was rewarded with a promotion after years of hard work and earning my degree. I love breaking records and I was able to pull the most deliveries in one day, 101!

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  New Generation Games & Repairs

  • Olive Branch, MS

  • Business Owner

    • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
    • Olive Branch, MS

    My dream growing up was to run my own company. I made it happen! I ran a brick & mortar computer repair shop that serviced residential and local business customers. I loved engaging customers, establishing contracts to repair computers at local businesses, and leading my computer repair techs to provide quick turn-around on services. Who can be a master of business without running their own business at least once in their lifetime?

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  Sonic Drive-In

  • Southaven, MS

  • Crew Leader

    • Mar 2008 - Jul 2011
    • Southaven, MS

    I cooked. I cleaned. I ran that kitchen!