Supply Chain Manager

Sam M. Sharp

Maricopa, AZ ***** • Cell: 909-***-**** • Home 520-***-**** • *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Experience with successfully managing all aspects of a large distribution center including

receiving; selecting; slotting, developing, managing, and training staff; leading cross-functional

teams on key process improvement projects; and establishing and monitoring productivity goals

and metrics. Responsible for operating at maximum efficiency in the most cost effective manner

to achieve all budget objectives. Proven leadership skills gained from managing a large

distribution center as well as successfully founding and managing a successful transportation

business.

Professional Experience

McLane Foodservice Phoenix, AZ

Warehouse Operations Manager February, 2008 Present

Reporting to the General Manager, responsible for managing all aspects of a large

foodservice distribution center with a 110 person staff.

Responsible for the hiring, training, and performance of all warehouse personnel.

Reduced Distribution expenses by 24% over a two year period by eliminating

downtime waste, reducing manpower needed, and improving productivity in both

shipping and receiving while maintaining inventory accuracy and service levels.

Responsible for ensuring all contractual metrics for both the inbound and outbound

operations, inventory control, perfect orders, on-time percentages, and order delivery

accuracy were met and exceeded.

Developed an employee improvement incentive program that resulted in a 18% increase

in productivity in the receiving operations and reduce the BSS by 40%

Responsible for maintaining a high level of accuracy (99.96+) on all cases selected and

(99.95+) on all product delivered.

Redesigned the receiving functions and operations improving the CPMH rate from 650

to 850 (Group) and individual transaction per hour from 18 to 27.

Successfully managed a multi-client facility that successfully processed over 7 million

units annually while managing 3000 SKU's to accurately supply over 700 different

locations and 7 different customers.

Built focused leadership teams that improved company culture and teammate survey

results through employee recognition programs and process/conflict committees that

involved and engaged employees. Significant improvement in employee retention rates,

employee morale and production.

Assisted in the planning, organizing, and execution of adding two new customers to the

business in two years. Involved in the implementation process for inbound procurement

of new products and the slotting, storage, and selection processes of these products in

the facility.

Sharp Transportation Ontario, CA.

Trucking Business Owner & Operator 2003-2008

Owner/Operator of a Trucking/Transportation company operating in 48 states directing

all trucking operations with full P&L responsibility.

Operated in many capacities with experience in various freight and load types such as:

Reefer, Dry Van, Flatbed, Rail, Harbor operations. Daily interactions with business

owners, brokers and management personnel.

Negotiated rate contracts with Freight Brokerage companies as well as secured business

and directed the operations for a fleet of 15 Owner Operators and Independent

Contractors.

Greatly improved fleet utilization, service levels, and on-time percentages and received

the "Most Dependable Small Fleet" award for service and dependability.

Responsible for greatly improving safety levels by implementing and teaching the Smith

Safe Driving Practices and Defensive Driving Practices to business owners and

contractors.

As an owner Operator I have extensive knowledge of DOT regulations and have

operated in 48 states with over 500,000 safe accident free miles.

Education

Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs, CO

M.B.A. - Masters Business Administration - Supply Chain Management/Logistics

Kent State University Kent, OH

B.A. - Criminal Justice Studies/Information Systems

Professional Certifications

SCM - Certification

Business Administration - Certification

Global Interaction Management - Certification

Professional Affiliations

American Management Association

Distribution Center Managers Association

Food and Beverage Supply Chain Professionals Association

4 Year Letterman DIV I College Football - Kent State University

Additional Skills

Lean Management Principles; Employee and Manager Appraisals/Performance Reviews;

Cycle Counts; Inventory Control; Supply Chain Management; Cost Reduction; Reporting

Metrics; Process Development; Process Optimization; Continuous Improvement

Programs; Budgeting - P&L Responsibility; Leadership Training; Microsoft Office;

WMS; RFID Technology; Strategic Planning; Supply Chain Analysis; S& OP; Demand

Planning.

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