Michael Wright
Salisbury
Summary
Hardworking Distribution Manager with 5 years of experience planning and managing movement of goods in supply chains. Adept in evaluating business objectives to chart out best course of action. Strategic and organized with advanced skills in Inventory and Saftey.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Supervisor/Site Safety Coordinator
Saddle Creek Logistics
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments to develop cross-functional solutions for logistical challenges.
- Scheduled employee shifts and managed time off requests, maintaining optimal staffing levels at all times.
- Reduced order processing time with streamlined packing and shipping methods.
- Conducted performance evaluations for direct reports, offering constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.
- Managed a team of warehouse employees, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated inbound shipments from suppliers to maintain adequate inventory levels without overstocking products.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by implementing new distribution processes and procedures.
- Optimized inventory management by conducting regular audits and updating tracking systems.
- Increased customer satisfaction rates through timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Ensured compliance with company policies as well as local, state, and federal regulations regarding warehouse operations.
- Documented safety action plans, quality initiatives and team performance into computer system.
- Created a safe working environment for all team members through consistent enforcement of safety rules and guidelines.
Warehouse Distribution Supervisor
McLane Company
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Directed cycle counting initiatives for maintaining perpetual inventory accuracy while reducing manual labor requirements during physical counts.
- Managed daily warehouse operations for optimized productivity and timely order fulfillment.
- Analyzed historical sales data to forecast future demand trends accurately, enabling better inventory planning decisions.
- Coordinated staffing schedules efficiently for optimal coverage during peak hours while minimizing overtime costs.
- Championed continuous improvement efforts within the warehouse team, encouraging open communication and collaboration for shared success.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by streamlining distribution processes and implementing inventory management systems.
- Initiated process improvements that increased on-time deliveries by optimizing transportation routes and carrier selection.
- Monitored KPIs and adjusted strategies accordingly to achieve consistent growth in key metrics.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all shipping and receiving activities for full compliance with industry regulations.
Zone Manager
Gander Mountain Outdoors
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Considered and approved policies to support company initiatives and overall performance.
- Oversaw distribution and logistics, reducing inefficiencies and streamlining processes for the company.
- Increased profit margin 25% through inventory control, cost control and increased route productivity.
- Supported regional managers, adjusting sales goals and processes for each region based on zone metrics and company objectives.
- Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs while still maintaining high-quality standards throughout the zone.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing their concerns and swiftly resolving issues.
- Analyzed and improved performance across zone using sales metrics and performance reports.
- Implemented staff training programs to improve overall team skillset and reduce onboarding time for new employees.
- Collaborated with other Zone Managers to share best practices, optimizing regional operations as a whole.
- Oversaw facility maintenance tasks to preserve equipment longevity, ensuring that assets remained operational at all times for optimal efficiency levels.
- Developed strong working relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable contracts and secure timely deliveries of goods.
- Fostered open communication between staff members by holding regular team meetings and encouraging feedback from all levels of the organization.
Loss Prevention Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Established strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies, improving communication and collaborative efforts to prevent retail crime.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify patterns, trends, and areas of concern related to theft or fraud within the store environment.
- Enhanced employee awareness of loss prevention practices by conducting regular training sessions.
- Reduced inventory shrinkage through meticulous monitoring of merchandise and thorough investigations.
- Monitored CCTV footage regularly for suspicious activity, enabling swift response to potential threats or incidents.
- Led a team of loss prevention associates, providing guidance and support in their daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Collaborated with store management to create effective action plans for addressing identified vulnerabilities.
- Oversaw inventory tracking procedures, making certain accurate record-keeping was maintained consistently across all departments.
- Conducted audits on high-risk merchandise, ensuring proper inventory control measures were in place.
- Installed and maintained covert security equipment.
- Managed schedules and workloads efficiently among loss prevention personnel while maintaining optimal coverage during peak hours or high-traffic events.
- Trained loss prevention staff, retail managers and store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
- Spearheaded internal investigations when necessary, preserving the integrity of the organization and protecting its assets from potential harm.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Suny Orange
Middletown, NYHigh School Diploma -
Monroe Woodbury Senior HS
Central Valley, NY06.2003
Skills
Shipping and receiving
Warehouse Operations
Warehousing Operations
Operational Excellence
Inventory Management
Safety Monitoring
Warehouse Management
Quality Assurance
Supplies inventory
Lean principles
Logistics Planning
Quality Management
Strategic Planning
Timeline
Distribution Supervisor/Site Safety Coordinator
Saddle Creek Logistics
01.2020 - Current
Warehouse Distribution Supervisor
McLane Company
10.2018 - 01.2020
Zone Manager
Gander Mountain Outdoors
04.2016 - 10.2018
Loss Prevention Manager
Lowes Home Improvment
11.2015 - 05.2016
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Suny Orange
High School Diploma -
Monroe Woodbury Senior HS
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