Southaven, Mississippi, United States
Senior Management experience in a fast-pace Domestic and International Supply Chain Operations for Fabrics/Crafts, Furniture, Women's Apparel and Accessories. Track record for business planning, value added services, budgeting and cost controls. Specialties: - Domestic/International Operations - Import Brokers/Customs Compliance CTPAT - Customer Service Operations - Multi-Site Distribution Center Operations - Pick/Pack Operations - Vendor Relations - Information Technology - Labor Relations and Negotiations - New Store Logistics Operations - Logistics Strategic Planning - Quality Control Operations - Production - Export Brokers/Custom Compliance - e-commerce operations - experience on AS 400 Mainframe, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Access programs
SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT, Southaven, MS July, 2016 to present • Third party provider for e-commerce operations.. Managed the startup operation including design, concept and day to day processes of a single client installation business to consumer. • Consultant for Great American Liquidators: Closed Gantor Mountains Store in New York; Sears International Canada, Distribution Center and Stores; Toys R US, New Jersey Distribution Center and Stores; BonTon Inc., Distribution Center, Rockford, IL, And Carson Praire Scott, Chicago, IL stores.
Managed the supply chain from International and Domestic sources to retail stores and internet customers with full accountability for expenses in Distribution and Transportation.
Managed the Distribution Center including Customer Service, International and Domestic ship out programs as well as “white glove” home delivery service, fleet management and quality control. Business built on deliveries as “turn-key ready” within 72 hours.
Director of Logistics Directed the International and Domestic Supply Chain operations of a $350.0 million privately owned furniture retail organization with four distribution centers and 32 stores in TX, AZ, NV, NC and FL.
Restructured the Supply Chain of a 350+ store chain for a publicly traded Women’s clothing organization with annual sales of $250.0 million. Hired as the Vice President for corporate logistics function in a centralized distribution center with responsibilities including transportation, distribution center and import operations. This grew to senior management with additional responsibilities for the information technology department. Following the purchase of J. Peterman stores, included directing the development of web site and management of on-line catalogue sales.