Supply Chain Sales
Resume:
Todd E. Avery
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
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I am a results-driven Six Sigma Black Belt executive with 20 years of expertise in the supply chain, transportation,
distribution, and warehousing industries. I have global supply chain expertise with P&L responsibilities exceeding $500+
million operating budgets. I specialize in driving productivity and efficiency to develop “Best in Class” operations
through new technology and scorecard integration. I have a proven successful track record in both corporate and
entrepreneurial environments as an innovator and team leader. I am willing to relocate.
WORK HISTORY
Imperial Bag & Paper Co. LLC (Food Container & Packaging Distributor) Jersey City, New Jersey
Vice President of Operations, July 2014 to Present
Responsibilities
• Manage all operations for all supply chain operations(Procurement, Warehouse, Distribution, & Transportation) of 6
fast paced packaging and paper distribution centers domestically through LEAN supply chain processes (80% Travel).
• E-Commerce warehouse with pick and pack operations.
• Led all aspects of the last four acquisitions.
• Project leader for three new Greenfield DC start-ups in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast
• Responsible for full $120M P&L budgets for Wholesale, Import/Export, Janitorial/Sanitation, Food Service, and
Retail operations
• Responsible for purchasing, maintaining, and leasing transportation equipment (500+ pieces).
• Responsible for hiring and training new management teams for all new operations.
• Responsible for developing current management into productive and successful supervision.
• Implementing “Best in Class” KPI scorecards with direct employee accountability.
• Responsible for special projects such as WMS/ERP implementations, start-ups, acquisitions, etc.
• Responsible for all operations including human resources, information technology, customer service, and safety.
Sun Group of Companies (Import/Export Fresh Produce Distributor) a C&S Subsidiary, Pompano Beach, Florida
Vice President of Operations, October 2011 to July 2014
Responsibilities
• Manage all operations of multiple fresh produce distribution centers through LEAN supply chain processes (90%
Travel).
• Responsible for full $900M P&L budgets for fresh produce division.
• Responsible for all inbound and outbound transportation including international importing and exporting operations.
• In depth knowledge of DOT, HOS, OSHA, FDA, USDA, and US Customs rules and regulations.
• Implemented Engineered Labor Standards with at 23.2% increase in labor productivity
• Implemented employee engagement and retention programs.
• Institute quality and control programs such as HAACP, GMP, and ISO.
C & S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Global Division
Director of Operations, July 2010 to October 2011
Responsibilities
• Led operations for the largest 3PL company in food distribution to achieve best in class facilities.
• Travel to one of 55 distribution centers on assignment throughout the country and internationally implementing
LEAN supply chain processes (90% Travel).
• Responsible for full P&L, budgets, and operations for current assigned transportation fleet and warehouse
(Perishables, Grocery, and Frozen) C & S is a $25 Billion fast pace wholesaler.
• Responsible for purchasing, maintaining, and leasing 1,200+ pieces of transportation equipment.
• Responsible for hiring and training new management teams for underperforming warehouses.
Certified Grocers Midwest, Inc., Chicago, Illinois & Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Vice President of Distribution & Operations/Interim CEO, January 2006 to July 2010
Responsibilities
• Increased productivity by 25% in less than 9 months with the use of Six Sigma/Lean Principals and support of
Performance Based Leadership (PBL).
• Responsible for full P&L, budgets, and procurement for $1.2 billion in sales company with a $140 million operations
budget.
• Responsible for 900 union employees 62 management and support staff, 3PL warehouses, and logistical services.
• Responsible for fleet of 400 tractors and 1000 trailers, including 3rd party carriers, international containers, and
equipment pooling. Responsible for all regulations and DOT compliances.
• Managed operations of five warehouses with a total of 1.7 million square feet of dry, refrigerated, and cooler space
with a $45 million budget including employee coaching, safety, action plans, project management, quality
improvement, and targeted efficiencies.
• Managed high volume distribution centers shipping and receiving 150,000 cases daily, including capacity planning,
infrastructure demand, and optimization.
• Reported directly to the Board of Directors.
• Team Leader for full implementation of ERP and WMS system including productivity modules with an emphasis on
supply chain integration.
HAB Carriers, Inc., Dubuque, Iowa & Chicago, Illinois
CEO, January 2002 to January 2006
Responsibilities
• Started company from ground up.
• 100%+ sales and asset growth for four years straight.
• Expanded company from three employees to over 35 employees including all human resources and DOT compliance
of drivers and staff.
• Solicited company sales starting at $700,000 the first year to 4.4 million in the fourth year.
• Financially responsible for total P&L profitability, budgeting, account collections, and capital financing.
• Successfully sold and integrated this company into parent company.
Swiss Valley Farms/Marvamaid Dairy, Newport News, VA & Dubuque, Iowa & Davenport, Iowa & Chicago, Illinois
Logistics Director, March 1997 to January 2002
Responsibilities
• Increased average units shipped complete from 99.12% to 99.9% an increase of 800,000 units shipped.
• Promoted full inventory accountability throughout entire supply chain (implemented ERP System with RF Bar-
Coding)
• Full profit and loss responsibilities (multiple location budget analysis, budget planning, etc.) for $85 million budget.
While meeting or exceeding positive budget requirements (12 plant and distribution locations).
• Implemented team meetings on a consistent basis while informing and discussing departmental goals, which created
more efficient problem solving and cost reductions (Six Sigma).
• Reduced distribution expenses company wide by over 30% annually through economies of scales, route restructures,
and equipment and 3PL contract purchase negotiations (Fleet Maintenance for a DSD fleet of 80 Tractors & 250
trailers).
American Frozen Foods, Orlando, Florida
Regional Vice President, New Sales & Distribution-- April 1995 to March 1997
Responsibilities
• Develop and cultivate new sales for the state of Florida resulting in the highest producing region.
• Manage and start-up multiple locations throughout Florida for a total of 5 sales offices.
• Full warehouse operations including pick and pack, private labels, and repack.
• Full profit and loss responsibilities (Budget Analysis, Budget Planning, Audits, Budget Forecasting, etc.) $5.5 million
budget.
• Increased sales over 300% in six months to just over $6 million.
EDUCATION
Ferrum College, Ferrum, Virginia, Bachelors of Science
• Triple Major: Business Finance, Decision Support Systems, Management
• Minor: Economics
• GPA: 3.6
• Currently enrolled and pursuing my Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Academic Honors (Cum Laude, Top Management Student Award, SIFE National Team Award)
• Graduated in 31 months
• Specialist Course Work –CDL Class A, Accounting, Business Finance, Management, Manufacturing (Financial
Productions and General)
• Advance Computer Applications (SAP, VAI, Netsuite, PeopleSoft, Great Plains, Red Prairie, WICS, EXE, Retalix,
IDS, Ross RAMS, JD Edwards One-World, Numeric NCS, DOS, Windows NT 95 98 2000 XP CE, Lotus, Word
Perfect, Microsoft Office, Corel Office, HTML Programming, etc.)
Todd E. Avery
1262 Spring Street
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
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Kevin Fix
Vice President of Sales
Bolthouse Farms Inc.
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Joe Viscomi
Director of Operations
Sun Commodities, Inc.
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Ken Koester
Executive Vice President
Central Grocers, Inc.
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Keith Swiednicki
CEO-Managing Partner
KOM International Inc.
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