Senior executive with more than 20 years in operations, program management, purchasing, contract negotiations, inventory management, warehousing, distribution, transportation management and the use of 3PLs. Strategic planner noted for extraordinary ability to optimize operations, processes, and programs to enhance revenue and customer satisfaction. Decisive leader who can institute change while building successful teams that grow sales and reduce costs. Seeking a strategic opportunity to grow a business, where leadership and innovation will contribute to sustained and improved organizational performance.
CORE COMPETENCIES
? P&L Management/Budgeting
? Strategic Planning & Processes
? Program Management
? Supply Chain Optimization
? Customer Relationship Management
? Procurement Operations
? Team building / Leadership
? Cost reduction & Avoidance
? Change Agent
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DataPath Inc, Duluth, GA (2005-2008)
$327M Satellite Communication Integration Company; specializing in customized satellite earth terminals and network solutions.
Director, Program Logistics
?Profitably and proactively managed the program planning, program execution and growth of a series of significant major programs valued from $2.4M to $16.7M.
?Results driven leader who was called upon to crash program schedules, resolve technical challenges and build customer confidence resulting in $3M in additional sales.
?Led a cross-functional team of system engineers, production engineers, field technicians and customer service staff in the development a global logistics network of depot operations. This network became the cornerstone for a $45M retrofit program.
?Efficiently controlled program deliverables, schedules, and costs through the implementation of practical program control practices that helped to attain ISO 9000 certification.
?Provided collaborative support to Business Development; building and managing relationships with clients.
Larson-Juhl, Duluth, GA (1999-2004)
$384M international manufacturer and distributor of picture frame molding and accessories; a Berkshire-Hathaway company.
Corporate Logistics Manager (2000-2004)
?Directed the procurement operations, warehouse, shipping, receiving, planning and master scheduling, and inventory management for a hub and spoke network of 22 distribution centers.
?Designed, refined, and implemented the supply chain programs and inventory processes for 22 distribution centers with a $35M inventory.
?Created logistics network strategies aimed at exceeding customer requirements and optimizing the supply chain. These strategies resulted in an unprecedented 97% inventory fill rate while reducing the inventory by $2M.
?Cut transportation costs by 18% by re-engineering the distribution channels coupled with a competitive strategic sourcing process and a carrier performance program.
?Redesigned the Cycle Count Process of a $32M inventory, 15,000 skus, which yielded efficiencies exceeding $500K.
?Interfaced with Marketing to assist in new product development, profitability analysis and improvement.
?Developed and implemented the critical financial and key indicator metrics, which provided a status of the logistics support structure.
Operations Manager (1999-2000)
?Synchronized the daily operations of the US Distribution Hub that replenished twenty-one facilities.
?Revitalized ?best business? practices and implemented systems that improved inventory management by 20%, decreased overtime by 60%, and enhanced overall profitability of the operation.
?Created an organization focused on process improvement from customer order generation through delivery that resulted in an award winning facility.
United Sates Army (1978-1999)
Battalion Commander, (Lieutenant Colonel ? Last assignment) 245th Support Battalion, Republic of Panama (1997-1999)
?Commanded a multidisciplinary logistic organization comprised of 10 subordinate units, 800 soldiers, a $3.7M operational budget, and accountable for $50M of equipment and facilities.
?Orchestrated the multifaceted logistic support for Nation Building and Humanitarian efforts throughout Central/South America. This support consisted of transportation (ground and waterborne), supply, water, fuel, munitions removal/disposal, medical and force protection support.
?Created innovative training and maintenance programs that allowed the battalion to achieve recognition at the highest levels.
?Increased operational readiness and efficiency resulting in four Department of the Army Achievement Awards for Supply Discipline, Maintenance Management, Transportation Operations, and Safety Management. The unit was also runner-up in the categories of Security/Force Protection and Culinary Operations.
Previous assignments - multiple leadership and operational positions including Deputy Brigade Commander, Secretary General Staff (4 and 3 Star Commanding Generals), Battalion Executive Officer, Chief, Logistics Division for the Tropic Test Center, and White House Social Aide.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
?Master of Science in Business, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Florida
?Bachelors in Business Administration, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
?Pragmatic Marketing, Certified
?US Army Command and General Staff College
?US Army Logistics Executive Development Course |
