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Steve Harshbarger

VP of Operations at The Walking Company Holdings, INC
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Seasoned logistics and operations expert with 21 years of experience in managing distribution centers.
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Denver, North Carolina, United States, US
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Steve Harshbarger is a seasoned logistics and operations expert with 21 years of experience in managing distribution centers, overseeing staff, and driving strategic growth initiatives. He has held various leadership positions, including Vice President of Operations, Director of Operations, and Operations Manager, and has successfully managed multiple companies within distribution centers. He has also contributed to strategic planning and partnered with IT on numerous projects. As a seasoned executive, Steve has a strong background in logistics, supply chain management, and operations management, with expertise in managing large-scale distribution centers, negotiating freight agreements, and implementing programs and processes. He holds an education from Mt. San Antonio College and has experience working in the retail and wholesale industries, with a focus on customer service and inventory management.

Experience

  • The Walking Company Holdings, INC
    • Lincolnton, NC / Santa Fe Springs, CA
    • VP of Operations
      • 1998 - 2019
      • Lincolnton, NC / Santa Fe Springs, CA

      Vice President of Operations & Logistics, Lincolnton, NC (2015-10/2019)Director of Operations, Lincolnton, NC (2006-2015) Director of Operations, Santa Fe Springs, CA (2003-2006) Operations Manager, Santa Fe Springs, CA (2000-2003)Senior Shipping Manager, Santa Fe Springs, CA (1999-2000)Shipping Manager, Santa Fe Springs, CA (1998-1999)Promoted through a series of increasingly responsible leadership positions, from Southern, CA Shipping Manager to designing, staffing and directing the entire Distribution Center & Logistics operation of large North Carolina facility. Helped with acquisitions and company closings. Held P&L responsibility for Distribution Center Operations (217 employees; 312K SF facility). Successfully managed 4 different companies within Distribution Centers. As VP, served on the Executive Committee. Led leadership team of 5 direct reports. Contributed on various strategic planning/growth initiatives and partnered with IT on numerous projects. Managed 63K SKUs and up to 2 million inventory units supporting 270 retail/wholesale locations:As Director of Operations, responsible for all Distribution and Ecommerce operations, overseeing staff of 90-140 employees; direct reports included cross-functional Managers. Directed daily operations for both CA and NC Distribution Center and Customer Service departments.Earlier career responsibilities included managing distribution operations, negotiating freight agreements, implementing programs and processes, and much more. Oversaw shipping to 180 Big Dog retail outlet locations. Awarded Employee of the Year for exceptional leadership performance.

  • Kmart
    • Ontario, CA
    • Second Shift Operations Manager
      • 1987 - 1998
      • Ontario, CA

      Second Shift Operations Manager, Distribution Center (1997-1998)Second Shift Manager, Distribution Center (1993-1997)Warehouse Lead, Distribution Center (1991-1993)Warehouse, Distribution Center (1990-1991)

Education

  • Mt. San Antonio College

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