Experience

PJ Lumber Company Europe BV

• Chief Operating Officer

  • 2009 - Present

  Provide strategic oversight of operational and financial functions for multi-site lumber and wood mill facilities producing products marketed and distributed to domestic and international industrial clients. Lead planning processes for up to 40 international weekly deliveries weekly, resource allocation and workflow, P&L oversight, sales forecasting / operations reporting, insurance and HR functions. Foster relationships with cross-functional teams, clients and vendors. Experienced in high-level contract negotiations both domestically and internationally ► Designed KPIs to track and advance tactical and strategic business goals including storage strategies for $10M inventory. ► Led $1M equipment purchasing initiative in Austria – the largest production expansion in company history. ► Boosted company efficiency by directing implementation of enterprise financial management system and process improvements.► Utilized emerging technologies and KPI analysis to transition multiple overhead positions in-house that drove cost savings. ► Introduced new safety program and procedures; serve at main point-of-contact for all visits and reviews from OSHA and ADEM.

• Chief Operations Officer at Azalea Box Co.

  • 2002 - Present

  Manage custom storage facility for Gulf Coast region with construction materials for apartments and housing industry. Direct material shipment unloading of European container imports. Accountable for acquiring new clients, banking, payroll, insurance, bills, and accounting. ► Increased new client base by 50% within the first year and 10% consistent growth over next five years.► Designed and implemented new strategy that improved efficiencies and time locating inventory for clients within the facility.

• Controller

  • 2002 - 2009

  Assisted with general growth and expansion of property. Negotiation property purchase and construction of new warehouse and additions. ► Migrated company from Solomon Accounting software to enterprise solution including inventory program open to all employees.► Successfully negotiated lucrative Freight Rates with multiple Domestic and International Freight Forwarding Companies.

• Sales Specialist

  • 2001 - 2002

• Warehouse Manager

  • 2000 - 2001

• Lumber Inspector

  • 1989 - 2000