Manager Management

ROBERT A. BROOKS

Phone: 404-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***

Address: **** ***** **** ******, ****** Park, FL 32065

LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/rbrooks3

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Results driven and highly qualified Logistics Operations Manager with extensive experience in Warehousing,

Distribution, and Inventory Management. Deployed some of the most effective processes and system solutions

to supply units while collaborating with personnel and cross functional teams to create process improvement

solutions. Adept at interacting with business units to improve bottom line and conduct analysis to determine

long and short term contingency requirements. Currently seeking an Operations Management position,

bringing 8+ years of related professional experience and qualifications as follows:

Supply Chain Management Logistics/Distribution Risk/Liability Reduction

Project Team Leadership Long/Short term Planning Workplace Safety

Solution Development Inventory Control Kaizen/Lean Processes

System Configuration Staff Development/Training Conflict Resolution

Supplier/Client Relations Process Modeling/Design Resource Planning

Shipping & Receiving Quality Assurance Control Corrective Actions

CORE COMPETENCIES

Results driven with exceptional practical judgment and memory for details with skills in developing process

improvement, risk management, lean manufacturing, and team management directives.

Known strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarks for performance

against key operational objectives.

Strong work ethic and track record of success with a history of developing long lasting relationships based

on a foundation of trust, integrity, and outstanding performance.

Expertise in Lean/Kaizen with extensive scope of responsibility and a proven track record of delivering

optimal results in a high risk environment that exceeds operational goals and yields measurable outcomes.

Strong operational process improvement background through effective risk reduction, tactical planning,

productivity gain, and supply chain strategies.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Interline Brands, Jacksonville, FL Regional Replenishment Center Manager 2014 2015

Full P&L responsibility for a 300,000 sq. ft. Regional Replenishment Center containing $26 million of inventory;

serving 5 local distribution centers in 3 states, 2 Cross-docks as well as four delivery routes for local customers.

Directed a staff of 100+ employees, included two managers, six supervisors, and seven leads.

Developed and implemented production and quality standards for all inbound and outbound departments. The

production standards along with hiring additional headcount resulted in an 8% reduction in OT hours during Q1

of FY2015.

Identified inventory discrepancies and created an inventory recovery team that was able to locate and positively

adjust back over $189,000 in lost inventory.

Prepared the RRC for moving order cutoff time from 5 PM to 7 PM by adding/hiring an additional shift and

support personnel.

Amazon.com Fulfillment Centers, KY/TN Area Manager 2010 2014

Over the course of 4 years in 3 fulfillment centers, in roles of increasing responsibility managed the Inbound,

Training, Pick, Pack, and Ship departments.

Responsible for the daily leadership (hiring, training, coaching/corrective action, and payroll) of three supervisors

and 135 associates during non-peak season and up to 350+ associates during peak season in three of Amazon’s

largest distribution centers (over 1 million sq. ft.)

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Led a Kaizen team of 8 hourly associates and one college intern that focused on improving our Outbound

Transship Process and resulted in a savings of $9,500 per year. The team also recommended a process change

that could potentially save $104,985 during the 1st year of use and $212,385 each year thereafter.

Led a 6 person Kaizen team to reduce non-compliant SIOC asins and streamline the SIOC/Bigs Process which

resulted in annualized savings of $20,993 by creating 10 productivity improvements, 2 quality improvements,

and 3 safety improvements.

Participated on a Kaizen event at the Phoenix, AZ fulfillment center that doubled re-bin capacity, decreased lead

time by 10 minutes per batch, and increased productivity rates by 15%.

Developed a Zone based staffing rotation plan on our ship dock to reduce fatigue, prevent repetitive motion

injuries, and to align the appropriate amount of labor for the predicted volume in each zone.

As the Training/Learning Manager I led a team of trainers that on boarded 1,900 full-time and 3rd party labor

associates in a 3 month period (7.93% of the entire network’s peak new hires were on boarded at our

Murfreesboro location).

Nike Distribution Centers, Memphis, TN Area Manager 2006 2010

Provided leadership (planning and execution) during opening/startup operations at the new 1.2 million square

foot footwear facility.

Responsible for managing the Receiving as well as the Vendor Returns / Reverse Logistics Departments (two

shifts) at the Northridge Facility.

Provides leadership to 85 employees (Fulltime and Contract Labor) in a fast paced 1.1 million square foot

distribution center.

Ensures all operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner through attention to detail and utilizing D.C

tools: XPDS, SAP, Kronos, and Cognos.

Selected to serve on a LEAN/Kaizen committee to increase productivity at the new facility.

Responsible for managing all of inbound - the Receiving, RSR, High Bay, and Order Fulfillment departments on

3rd shift at Nike’s Apparel Distribution Center.

Provided leadership to 25 employees across 4 departments in a fast paced 1.2 million square foot distribution

center.

TransEastern Homes, Fort Meyers, FL Assistant Builder 2006

Oversaw all aspects of construction on assigned buildings of a 300 unit multi-family project.

Inspected all work during construction for quality and to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and codes.

Scheduled and collaborated with subcontractors to ensure timely completion of all projects.

Loomis, Fargo and Company, Atlanta, GA Area Loss Prevention Manager 2003 2006

Responsible for managing the Safety, Security and Risk Management programs for approximately 250 employees

in seven cities throughout Georgia.

Reduced FY 2004 cargo and casualty claims by 27% ($109,959.00) from FY 2003 through aggressive training,

proactive safety and security programs and investigative efforts.

Awarded Manager of the Quarter FY 2004 1st Qtr.

Raised internal audit scores to the highest level in five years by assessing and implementing changes in the areas

of responsibilities for branch level management.

United States Army, Kuwait/Iraq Deployments Captain (O 3) 2000 2003

Honorably discharged.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

North Georgia College & State University Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (2000)

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