DeAndre Ellison

***** ***** ****** *****, ***** Branch, MS 38654

317-***-****

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Profile of Qualifications

Over 16 years of experience in warehouse operations management, information technology, staff leadership, process improvement, personnel training, inventory, problem resolution and documentation.

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

ITIL V3 Foundations certified.

Experience in new facility start-ups, management change-overs, systems conversions and inventory carve-outs.

Experience coordinating and implementing Lean methodologies.

Ability to strategically coordinate and collaborate with various professionals to maximize performance in facilitating goals and attaining operational excellence.

Career Track

Consultant, Neovia Logistics Services May 2015 – Present

Review warehouse management system modules changes and provide recommendations to streamline system implementation with warehouse processes.

Provide training to subject matter expert on processes and process documentation.

Report risks and mediation recommendations to facility management.

Recommend and implement efficiency improvements.

Assistant Plant Manager, Neovia Logistics Services, Southaven, MS 2012 – APR 2015

Authoritatively direct more than 100 management & hourly personnel in a multiple client industrial parts distribution center containing over 100,000 SKUs servicing over 500 dealers and direct customers worldwide.

Manage client relationships including monthly report out meetings ensuring plant functions are aligned with targets and intensely focused on customer satisfaction.

Employ 6Sigma and Lean methodologies to improvement of work flow balancing, process improvement, and safety promotion leading to improved productivity and overall reduction in pick denial and warehouse claims.

Deploy warehouse upgrades to boost efficiency and collaborate with manager on cost to meet/exceed EBITDA targets.

Lead warehouse implementations of Oracle system conversion, two additional client carve outs, and storage expansion projects.

Plan and manage multiple warehouse revitalization, carve-out, and rearrangement projects for on-time and on budget implementation.

Caterpillar Logistics Services 1998 - 2012

IT Analyst II/Continuous Improvement Coordinator, Jeffersonville, IN 2009-2012

Supervise warehouse personnel and oversee staff engaged in warehouse production, inventory research, reconciliations and investigation of claims.

Responsible for warehouse operations, database development and information analysis including creating resources for manpower planning and visual management.

Key role in successful implementation of consolidated distribution center for client (Manitowoc Crane) leading pick system design, warehouse process design, implementation and training.

Conduct comprehensive assessment of customer IT systems and formulate considered Best Practices recommendations, including documentation and drive execution.

Crucial member of 6Sigma and Lean implementation, in collaboration with Caterpillar Production System.

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Information Technology Analyst II, Elko, NV 2008-2009

Analyst role in successful implementation of client's (Newmont Mining) consolidated warehouse for mine site service parts including implementation of pick system, invention maintenance system and process development.

Comprehensively evaluated client IT systems and developed appropriate upgrade & maintenance recommendations.

Effectively collaborate with inventory IT developer to integrate client requirements & debug system and with Planning Team to produce training materials.

Developed scripting for compilation of warehouse performance metrics & monitoring and located systems throughout facility.

Train facility personnel on new warehouse processes.

Key participant in $1.1MM Six Sigma Rapid Improvement Workshop.

IT Analyst/Deskside Support Supervisor, Lebanon, IN 2004-2008

Support role in implementation of redesign of client (CNH) network including network wide support of FormScape pick system, consolidated return-processing scripting and local hardware support.

Skillfully administered FormScape server responsible for North American order processing, including software installation and collaboration with suppliers regarding system debugging.

Collaborated with Facility Managers, North American IT, Lexmark & paper vendors on document improvements, shipping integration and productivity monitoring.

Directed personnel engaged in testing & recommending computer systems to improve efficiency and productivity, including more than 200 campus computers & printers.

Developed & implemented return-processing program, cutting required time by 33% and enacted mobile receiving & import container notices.

Successfully saved over $800,000 in unnecessary expenses through participation in Six Sigma projects.

Warehouse Associate, Joliet, IL 1998-2004

Coordinated contractor activity for phone systems and network wiring changes during system conversion.

Knowledgeably executed preventive maintenance on machinery throughout company property.

Responsible for indirect supply inventory and placed orders for replenishment stock as necessary.

Efficiently packaged products for shipment to customers worldwide.

Education

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, ITIL V3 Foundations certified

Villanova University

Certificate of Achievement in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Indiana Technical University

General and Operations Management studies

Joliet Junior College, Joliet

Computer Information Systems

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