logistics

Maria McCafferty 360-***-**** *********@*****.***

Experienced in all functions of the supply chain domestic and international with proven leadership skills developing

relationships across the organization. SME: Transportation (truck, LTL, rail, air, ocean, and parcel), logistics,

operations/distribution, Carrier Management, 3PL and 4PL vendor management, supply chain execution systems

(RedPrairie, Manhattan, Oracle WMS / TMS), Inventory Management. Manage centralized and decentralized

teams in large-scale multi-vendor technical and operational programs.

LKE Consulting, Seattle, WA Nov

2013 to present

Supply Chain SME

Projects

• SME developing strategic and tactical program roadmap and change management for WMS application

upgrade and new TMS deployment across 15 plants, 6 warehouses and multiple 3PL providers. Carrier

Management (selection, negotiations, KPI’s for Truck bulk hauler, Rail, LTL, private fleet, warehouse).

• Developing transportation and warehousing strategies for international and domestic freight services for

Parts Distributor Program. Providing oversight of 3 rd party vendor fleet software deployment, integration,

implementation and training.

Infosys, Seattle, WA Jan 2011 to

Oct 2013

Supply Chain Management Principal

Responsible for managing engagements / programs designing & deploying supply chain operational & technical

solutions (WMS, TMS) in Transportation, Logistics, Operations, Warehouse and Distribution. Developed efficient

and effective strategies collaborating with clients. Developed logistic strategies (near & long term) implementing

logistics infrastructures aligning with business plans, optimizing efficiencies and cost containment. Managed

organizational relationships creating value, provided oversight of program KPI metrics.

• SME and Program Manager in a global legacy ERP transformation program implementing Oracle WMS,

TMS and GTM. Led a team of 12 project managers in 12 work streams in NA, LATAM, UK, Sweden and

India.

• Project manager and SME in distribution and warehouse supply chain transformation program .

o Consolidating NA DC’s, RDC’s. New darkroom ecommerce operations/processes for brick and

mortar stores.

o Optimized transport program (new carriers, lanes, guidelines…), new TMS implementation

reducing transportation spend by $1.3MM 1st yr.

Lake Union Group, Seattle, WA Apr 2009 -

Jan 2011

Transportation Distribution Services, Director

Responsible for all logistics, warehousing, transportation, carrier management and 3PL vendor relationships

specific to customer’s inventories. Managed materials movement, supply chain costs, client/supplier delivery

requirements, transportation compliance & guidelines, systems integration.

• Implemented new upstream transportation network and modernized 9 retail warehouses for fulfillment,

ecommerce distribution center.

o Decreased missing inventory & components by 20%, improved replenishment to store by 18%.

o Reduced expedited freight shipments by 12% ($2.67MM), increased space capacity at DC by 11%

and improved warehouse efficiencies by 17%.

• SME & PM in new operations, transportation, and warehouse systems implementation for Omni-Channel

program in ecommerce retail.

o Transport costs reduced by $3.1MM, reduced manual processing of orders at DC’s 9% to 13% for

B2C online order deliveries. Led a team of 4 project managers.

• Implemented 3 PL services, carrier management, EDI interfaces, and warehouse management initiatives.

o 15% labor savings NA, consolidated 3PL and 4PL providers (5 to 2), decreased customs

documentation errors by 11%, inventory storage by 8% and increased product availability by 15%,

and order delivery completeness by 21%.

RedPrairie, Waukesha, WI Mar 2008 –

Apr 2009

Project Manager Implementations – WMS / TMS

Project Manager for complex large-scale supply chain implementations (functional, business processes, operations).

Responsible for deliveries working with IT and operation teams from design to execution. Managed risks, issues

and resolution, project budget, cross-functional teams, vendors and suppliers. Coached individuals, project

teambuilding.

• Project Manager and Integrator deploying WMS across 13 DCs, 10 RDCs and 6 FC’s.

o Improved space utilization & labor in DC operations by 13%, improved product availability by

18%.

• New WMS and Oracle TMS installation across multiple FC’s, DCs and RDCs for White Glove service in

electronics and appliances. Multi-stakeholder, vendors, and suppliers. Deployed new transportation

network and operations processes contracted & negotiated 3PL fleet vendor & labor, routing, returns and

product disposition.

o 12% reduction in order kitting errors, 20% improvement on delivery truck on-time loading, 17%

decrease in customer complaints. Improved space utilization and product availability 12%.

o Decreased freight budget by 7% ($973,000).

Lake Union Group, Seattle, WA Jan 2007 –

Mar 2008 Transportation Distribution Services, Director

Provided tactical & strategic supply chain services in transportation, warehousing, distribution. Responsible for all

logistics (Inventory Management, Reverse Logistics, Spare Parts), contract hire and vendor relationships across all

clients. Development & integrated logistics infrastructure (operation, systems, EDI integration). Oversight for all

supply chain providers, costs, performance and compliance. Managed training and staff of 11 direct reports.

• Designed, implemented and managed Operations (400,000 sq. workforce 35).

o Re-designed DC’s, RDC’s, cross-docks & implemented operational process. Implemented WM

systems upgrade and WCS in automated facilities.

o New TMS deployed savings $3.1MM 1st yr. via carrier collaboration platform.

• SME and Lead Integrator upgrading 5 warehouses, new narrow aisle-racking layout and narrow aisle

forklift purchase. New reverse logistics solution design and implementation .

o Re-engineered warehouse flows & operation processes reducing inventory stock-outs by 8% &

increased order fulfillment by 21%.

• New component kitting & assembly operations for 24/7 on-site Oil Tar Sands operations for spare parts and

reverse logistics operations.

APL Logistics, Oakland, CA Dec 1999 –

Jan 2007

Manager, Business Solutions Delivery

Managed strategic and tactical globally distributed 3PL services implementations (transportation, logistics,

warehouse, operations (E2E - origin sourcing to final destination, Ocean, Trk, LTL, Rail, air, intermodal – CFS

station & deconsol). Iimplemented distribution solutions (carrier analysis, inventory management, kitting and

assembly, systems interfaces, EDI) efficiencies.

• Optimized fulfillment pickNpack operations for multi-client tenet facility across customers/industries.

• Deployed transportation network internationally reducing carriers, freight spend, improved trailer

utilization, on-time arrival, product availability. New KPI’s and performance metrics.

o $6.7MM in cost freight and operations savings through continuous improvement and processes for

Expedited Less than Truckload (LTL) network stabilizing schedule and delivery of last mile

deliveries from DC’s.

• Deployed transload deconsolidation operations for Retail Importers.

o Saved $3.6MM through redesign of U.S. Less than Container Load (LCL) network. Improved time

and reliability for last mile delivery.

Menasha Services, Northfield, IL Aug 1995 –

Dec 1999

Manager, Logistics Distribution Services

Managed logistics & operations for reusable container services start-up. Optimized Inbound and outbound

transportation, Reverse Logistics, carrier management, KPI performance measurements, policies and procedures.

Managed 3PL vendor’s relationships, warehouses, P & L, cost analysis, and labor. Trained operations personnel

with GM. Oversight of 5 Service Centers, 60 employees,

• Returns/reverse program (farm/field to processing plant) 17% waste reduction and 9% drop in spoilage.

• Designed transportation operations and services reducing costs by 17% for OEMs ($1.67MM).

Education

• American Public University – BA, Transportation, and Logistics Management

• Villanova University – Certification: Six Sigma Green Belt, Project Management for IS & IT

• Michigan State University – Certification: Product and Transportation Packaging Course

• Northwestern University – Certification: Supply Chain Management Program

Professional Development

• APICS – Course Certified Supply Chain Professional

• Course work for HACCP Certification

Professional Associations

• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)

• Project Management Institute (PMI)

• WERC, APICS, ISM, ASTL

Language Skills

• Bi-Lingual (Spanish)

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