Manager Sales

Michael McCreary

**** * *** ******* **** Brownsville, Tx 847-***-****

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PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT

STRATEGIC PLANNING GLOBAL PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

OPERATIONS

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Highly accomplished visionary Supply Chain Manager with domestic and international experience in

operations, P& L management, multi-channel product distribution, strategic positioning, and technology

development. Results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in new market identification,

strategic thinking, and problem solving. Proven track record of increasing sales, global market share,

and profitability. Tendency to thrive in dynamic and fluid environment while remaining pragmatic and

focused.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Visionary Leadership Strategic Business Planning Global Strategic Alliances

Operations Management Contract Negotiations Mentoring and

Coaching Change Management Technology Development Market

Identification

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Professional Experience

Maximum Throughput Hainesville, IL 2009 – Present

Director - Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management Solutions

Key Achievements:

• Increased the throughput per shift at multiple warehouse locations 24 %

• Developed trucking companies international exposure

• Restructured floor utilization for maximum revenue at distribution centers

ThyssenKrupp Stainless N.A. Bannockburn, IL 2002 - 2009

Distribution Manager

Serve as Distribution Manager of $633 million stainless steel sales provider with 10 distribution centers

and 17 ports located in the US and Canada.

Full responsibility for department P & L, including distribution center site selection, and management of

all distribution channels. Direct all operations for coordination with sales and customers. Redefine

organizational structure, oversee major pricing decisions, and perform monthly evaluation of department

results. Provide cross-functional management with Sales, Quality, and Treasury.

Key Achievements:

• Created a more responsive and market driven distribution network needed to facilitate increased

sales from $158 million to $633 million in 5 years.

• Substantially improved warehouse efficiency while reducing operational costs.

• Opened 9 new distribution centers and established strategic alliances in Asia, Europe, and

Mexico

• Negotiated reduced rates for all modes of transportation, storage and trans-load facilities.

• Developed rail utility decreasing supply chain expenses by $20 million annually.

• Increased inventory turns 40 %

• Improved On-Time delivery to 96%. Industry standard 80 %

Dexter Corporation Waukegan, IL 1983 – 2001

Manager - Domestic/ International Logistics – Traffic

Responsible for the overall management of all transportation operations, including all modes of

transportation. Manage the commercial carrier process for freight including selection, contracting, and

performance management of all commercial carriers on a national, international, regional and local basis.

Key Achievements:

• Developed new bulk distribution strategies that saved $250 K annually.

• Streamlined warehouse releases that saved $450 K annually.

• Received the Dexter Corporation Exceptional Service Award.

• Implemented new international distribution channels that saved $155 K annually.

Education

College of Advanced Traffic Chicago, IL Graduate Certificate – Transportation Law

Executive programs and management seminars in the United States, Germany, Italy, and Mexico

Professional Development

International Logistics Council Goldratt Institute graduate

National Safety Council Certification Certified in IATA Regulations Cross-

Department Marketing/Sales Team Training Central Safety Committee Chairman Customer

Service Skills Training Regulatory Affairs/ Compliance Auditor

Professional Associations

Chicago Traffic Club Federal Express Advisory Council Kenosha/Racine Traffic Club

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