Operations & Supply Chain Leader
1136 Deer Creek Drive, Hernando, US
Highly accomplished Operations and Supply Chain Leader with over 15 years of experience driving efficiency, cost reduction, and high-performance teams in logistics and distribution. Proven expert in WMS implementation, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and KPI-driven performance management, consistently delivering measurable improvements in operational costs, warehouse efficiency, and inventory optimization. Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration and strategic vendor relations to achieve organizational objectives.
Co-Owner / Operator
Sweet Magnolia Printing
Feb 2024 - Present
Directs daily operations for a printing business, overseeing procurement, inventory, and fulfillment workflows to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
Operations Manager
Upper Edge Tech
Feb 2023 - Jul 2024
Managed daily warehouse operations for a tech resale business, overseeing a 30+ member team and driving significant improvements in order accuracy and processing.
Operations Manager
Earth Shoes Inc.
Aug 2020 - Jan 2023
Directed inbound/outbound logistics and inventory control for a 262,000+ sq. ft. facility, achieving high on-time shipping and inventory accuracy.
Distribution Center Manager
West Coast Novelty
May 2007 - Aug 2020
Managed multimillion-dollar inventory and large-scale distribution operations, driving significant improvements in outbound throughput and freight cost reduction.
Super User / Inventory Management
Kuehne + Nagel
Mar 2006 - May 2007
Provided WMS training and technical support, implementing enhancements to boost picking speed and accuracy.
Super User / Inventory Analyst
Thomas & Betts
Jun 1994 - Mar 2006
Led SKU-level inventory analysis and system data integrity initiatives, contributing to significant shrink reduction and discrepancy minimization.
Computer Engineering Technologies
State Technical Institute at Memphis
Sep 1992 - Jun 1994
Accounting
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Sep 1990 - Jun 1992
WMS Systems
Data Analysis & Reporting
Process Improvement
Collaboration Tools
Operations & Supply Chain Optimization
Warehouse & Distribution Management
KPI Development & Performance Tracking
Inventory Control & Forecasting
Budgeting & Cost Reduction
Team Leadership & Staff Development
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Safety & Regulatory Compliance