Bill Gaffney

Results-driven executive leader with over 20 years of success driving operational excellence, logistics transformation, and supply chain optimization across Fortune 500 and mid-size companies.

Sanford, Florida, United States

About

Proven ability to build and scale logistics programs from the ground up, generating multimillion-dollar revenue streams and sustained cost reductions. Expert in P&L oversight, strategic planning, distribution management, 3PL/4PL relationships, and cross-functional leadership across domestic and global operations. With a proven track record in global logistics management, including prior leadership roles at Icon International and the Raymond Corporation, expertise spans supply chain optimization, operational efficiency, and process improvement. Known for implementing impactful programs, reducing costs, and enhancing service levels, the value lies in driving scalable, measurable results that empower organizations to exceed their goals.  Team Building & Development  Business Expansion  P&L Oversight  Change Management  Food service & Retail  Fleet Management  Sales and Marketing  Multi-Site Warehouse & Logistics Charge  Multi-Modal Structured Program Development  Budgeting & Cost Containment  Project Management  Continuous Improvement/TPS/Lean  Risk & Safety Management  International Logistics  Transportation  C-suite Client & Service Provider Relationships  J.I.T Factory responsibility.  3PL, Wholesale, Factory, Food Service & Trucking.

Experience

  • Director of Transportation and Warehouse at The Father's Table
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    Skills: Cross-Functional projects · Ocean Transportation · Advertising · Retail · Sales · Leadership Development · Trucking · Cross-functional Team Leadership · Start-ups · Change Management · Reverse Logistics · Freight Forwarding · Business Process Improvement · Customer Relationship Management (CRM) · Customer Retention · Team Leadership · New Business Development · International Logistics · Global Logistics · Customer Service · Microsoft Excel · Lean/Six Sigma · Vendor Management · Operational Planning · Continuous Improvement · Forecasting · Supply Chain Optimization · Business Management · Team Building · Import/Export Operations · Negotiation · Marketing · Transportation Planning · Purchasing · Project Management · Business Strategy · Time Management · Training and Development (HR) · Transportation Management · Deal Closure · Distribution Center Operations · Sales and Marketing · International Shipping · Supply Chain Operations · Warehouse Management System Expertise (WMS) · Inventory Management · Analytical Skills · Contract Management · Strategic Planning · Integrated Supply Chain Management · Fleet Management · Business Analysis · Business Development · Data Analysis · Contract Negotiation · Logistics Management · Interpersonal Skills

  • Vice President, Director of Logistics at ICON International, Inc.
    Jul 2019 - Jul 2025 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    • Built a full-service logistics platform from concept to a multi-million-dollar revenue stream, supporting over 400 clients, including multiple Fortune 500 companies. • Designed and implemented logistics solutions resulting in 5–10% savings and improved service across truckload, LTL, small parcel, drayage, and imports. • Negotiated over 24 tri-party logistics contracts and developed C-suite relationships at a dozen+ Fortune 500 firms. • Partnered with top-tier asset-based and 3PL providers to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions. • Closed and led end-to-end multi-million-dollar logistics projects integrating TMS and time-sensitive delivery needs. Awarded Carnegie Most Outstanding 2023.

  • Global Logistics Manager at The Raymond Corporation
    Jul 2014 - Jul 2019 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    • Oversaw global logistics for 7 distribution centers with a $50M annual budget and a team of 200+. • Generated $31M+ in cost savings through distribution optimization, carrier consolidation, and RFQs. • Launched 3 new DCs and direct lanes, boosting service levels to 95%+ OTIF. • Increased average weight & units per trailer through heightened focus of loading processes & routing optimization to reduce trips and wasted miles.

  • Vice President of Corporate Operations at Maines Paper & Food Service
    Jan 2010 - Nov 2013 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Managed operations for 11 DCs across 3M+ sq. ft. with 75+ staff and multiple fleet drivers. • Delivered $2M in savings via operational efficiencies and revenue-enhancing strategies. • Directed logistics emergency response during Hurricane Sandy and built future-proof contingency plans. • Recognized with Darden’s “Distribution Center of the Year” award (2010).

  • General Manager at C&S Wholesale Grocers
    Apr 2002 - Jan 2010 · 7 yrs 10 mos

    • Directed logistics operations for 2.6M sq. ft. facilities with 600+ staff and 200+ 3rd party drivers. • Reduced weekly costs by $80K and improved OTIF delivery rate from 94.8% to 99.4%. • Led the launch of 2 high-volume DCs and oversaw successful union integration and transition. • Served as national trainer for leadership and union prevention.