Mark Powell

Distribution Manager at Brenntag Mid-South

Henderson, Kentucky, United States

About

I am an experienced professional who lives by the 6 W's: Work Will Win When Wishing Won't. I constantly look for continuous improvement in my company and within myself. I hope to continue to grow personally and professionally in all my ventures.

Experience

  • Brenntag (8 yrs 3 mos)
    • Distribution Manager
      Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      • Directs and controls operational activities for the facility to ensure efficient and profitable distribution services. • Monitors the implementation of defined operational processes to meet customer deadlines, identify cost reduction opportunities, and maximize efficiencies. • Manages the efficient use of the workforce to adhere to safe work practices and achieve high quality service. • Tracks progress on performance standards to validate compliance within defined goals and highlight recommendations for improvement. • Manages resources and people processes (e.g., Performance Management, Career Development, Training, Staffing, etc.) to ensure the day-to-day administration of processes and formal procedures. • Coaches and holds others accountable to established performance levels to achieve individual and group goals.

    • Traffic Supervisor Bulk/OTR/LTL Delivery
      Aug 2019 - Dec 2024 · 5 yrs 5 mos

      • Lead, coach, and train drivers on processes and procedures necessary to maximize profit and productivity while maintaining satisfactory customer service. • Manage the delivery and unloading of all bulk orders to ensure that customer service, company standards, and inventory levels are maintained at satisfactory levels. • Monitor key business indicators and develop action plans based on opportunities to drive productivity gains. • Establish behaviors that ensure a safe working environment is provided and ensure employees are trained on safe working techniques in the trade. • Manage and lead effective communications with sales, warehouse and route planning teams.

    • Warehouse Supervisor
      Apr 2018 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

      • Directs and coordinates the activities of the drivers and warehouse operators in loading and unloading trucks, making deliveries, and properly handling and storing various products. • Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes subordinates to ensure compliance with standards. • Assists warehouse personnel when needed to ensure customer satisfaction. • Initiates personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges, or disciplinary measures. • Responsible for training of all employees in area in operating procedures. • Assists in determining status of non-conforming materials. • Ensures hazardous waste is stored properly.

  • Stocker at Food Giant Supermarket
    May 2005 - Aug 2019 · 14 yrs 4 mos

     Assist Store Manager in the daily operation to include directing activities of stockers, cashiers, and carry-outs on assigned shift.  Assist with maintaining effective store operations in accordance with all store policies and procedures to ensure a high standard of customer satisfaction is met at all times.  Assist in staffing and training of all employees.  Assist in ordering, receiving and organized storage of all products and supplies as well as assuring a proper level of stock is on display at all times.  Assist in preparation of work schedules to ensure effective operation and high standard of customer service.  Manage inventory cycle counts and physical inventories as well as disposal of waste and hazardous materials.  Prepare accurate and timely reports as required, i.e., new hire, termination, vacation, sales, accidents, etc.  Assist in the safe guarding of company assets, to include store deposits.  Assist in operating the store in accordance with all company policies/procedures and maintaining compliance with all federal, state and local laws.  Provide positive professional leadership and effective management.

  • Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated (5 yrs 7 mos)
    • Merchandising Supervisor
      Aug 2016 - Apr 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Inspect performance of bulk merchandisers by visiting accounts to ensure individual performance meets CCBCC standards. • Maintain proper staffing levels to ensure optimal customer service through effective hiring, training, and coaching of full and part time bulk merchandisers. • Review data to ensure all roles are effectively using specific systems and perform maintenance to the data as needed. Evaluate performance of merchandisers by evaluating reports. • Work with route planning team on optimizing daily routes and provide feedback on daily route plans. Understand available staffing by day in regard to full and part time staff. • Maintain an open dialogue and meet with District Sales Managers and Bulk Account Developers to review performance of merchandising team and identify opportunities. • Manage the cost per case for bulk merchandising vs. budget.

    • Account Developer
      Jun 2013 - Jul 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      • Educate and excite customers about Coca-Cola’s leading portfolio of beverages. • Analyze and understand customer needs and trends to help them grow their profitability. • Sell incremental displays, equipment placements and promotional programs • Maintain appropriate inventory levels, company assets and promotional ad signage (point of sale) and displays. • Ensure each account meets Company merchandising standards, determine stores’ product needs and transmit appropriate replenishment orders. • Communicate and collaborate account activities to appropriate business partners. • Utilize sales force automation tools. • Transport, replace and maintain point of sale advertising as appropriate for each account.

    • Merchandiser
      Oct 2012 - May 2013 · 8 mos

      • Performed product merchandising in adherence to company standards. • Maintained inventory levels and set up promotional displays. • Collaborated with store personnel to assure profitability and high sales volume.

  • Summer Intern at Industrial Contractors, Inc
    May 2011 - Aug 2011 · 4 mos

    • Worked as Warehouse Clerk receiving inbound shipments and assist in labeling and stocking bins and inventory locations. • Inventory pulls and restocking from internal customers. • Perform additional inventory management related functions such as monitoring slow moving and dead stock and conduct cycle counts. • Perform shipping coordination activities such as shipping customer material (including hazardous materials), answering customer calls, handling routine issues, operating a hand-jack and forklift, entering relevant shipping information into MRP system, and maintaining inspections on safety stations and equipment. • Meet assigned goals and objectives: safety, performance and quality. • Also worked in Facility Management area assisting in maintenance of yards and grounds, equipment minor maintenance and delivery of parts/supplies.