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Senior Distribution, Operations, General Manager, Logistics

Location:
Los Alamitos, CA
Posted:
September 28, 2015

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Brandon Seedorf

***** ** ****** *** - *** Alamitos, CA 90720

310-***-**** **************@**.***

Senior Executive – Director of Logistics/Operations

Operations ~ Human Resources ~ Business Development ~ Finance

Profile of Qualifications

Results-driven leader with track record of success in driving operations to maximum performance; experience spans Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service through Procurement/Vendor Relations, Logistics/Distribution and Shipping/Receiving ~ Expertise in strategic planning, P&L management, financial and data analysis, forecasting, contract administration, policies/procedures development, process improvements, program/project management, multi-branch management, and executive-level decision making ~ Dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship building skills instrumental to effectively interfacing with all business stakeholders ~ Motivating, hands-on leader who effectively hires, trains, develops, and directs top-performing teams ~ Strategically manage operations, staff and budgets to maximize use of resources, boost productivity and efficiency, control costs, and optimize bottom-line performance ~ Technology savvy, with skills and training in ERPs including AS400, NetSuite and Sales Force along with proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint

Key Achievements

Recently led Operations strategy, design, development, and fulfillment for a successful Ecommerce Meal Delivery start up

Previously drove full-scope operations of multi-million dollar company, including direct management of high-profile retail accounts including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Meijer; 2008-present

Recently named #152 of Top 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies in U.S. by Inc. Magazine

Positioned company as one of Best Places to Work in Orange County; 2012 and 2013

Grew annual revenue production from $700K to $100M; 2008-2012

Earned Small Business Administration’s Business of the Year Award; 2006

Awarded West Region P&D Manager of the Year, FedEx Ground

Recipient of West Region Sort Manager of the Year Award, FedEx Ground

Career Track

Chef’d August 2014- August 2015

Senior director of facilities and logistics

Responsible for the start up of all warehouse and facility operations for the company; including warehouse management software and implantation, pick/pack operation, facility design and build out, and successful launch of a new business model

Developed all warehouse management and warehouse positions required for the start up model. Responsible for hiring the management team across pick/pack operations and portioning team.

Lead and successfully manage the Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Sanitation Teams during company downsizing

Personally in charge of Facility expansion project to the East Coast. Located and secured the East Coast Facility. Designed Facility and currently in process to manage construction process of the 105,000 East Coast Fulfillment Center

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nuCourse Distribution, Inc. June 2008-August 2014

Senior Vice President; Business Operations

As founding member of company, developed mission, values, organizational structure, and operational policies and procedures supporting successful launch of electronics/mobile accessories company specializing in Apple-related products; have grown to $100M annual revenue and leveraged as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. both in 2012 and 2013

In charge of operations spanning all departments including Finance, HR, Sales, Marketing, Administrative, and Logistics, with full-scope accountability for VPs/Directors oversight, strategic planning, cross-functional department coordination, budgeting, and executive-level decision making focused on optimizing productivity, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of operations

Personally managed major retail accounts to ensure optimal service levels, build loyalty, generate repeat business, and drive revenue growth

Collaborated with CEO and CFO in creating annual budgets and forecasts across channel, division and customer as well as independently manage monthly and quarterly P&Ls

Partnered with lenders in growing credit for maximum financial performance

Grand Capital March 2005-June 2008

Director of Operations

Drove full-scope corporate operations, reporting directly to CEO, with responsibility for managing 4 mortgage banking locations within Southern California region

Strategically developed forecasts and budgets tailored toward each location to optimize use of resources and bottom-line profitability at both branch and regional level

Successfully recruited, built and directed a top-performing management team

Boosted company image by spearheading projects ranging from building housing in 3rd world countries through environmental and community-focused initiatives

FedEx Ground March 1995-March 2005

Pickup & Delivery (P&D) Manager; 2001-2005

Promoted to manage delivery operations of 95 FedEx Ground routes, with accountability for hiring and overseeing 7 P&D Service Managers as well as administering contracts of 65 independent contractors

Effectively planned routes and pickup/delivery schedules to maximize use of resources as well as managed customer calls along with fleet maintenance records

Cost-effectively administered monthly P&L budget to boost profits

Sort Manager; 1995-2001

As manager of both Outbound and Inbound Sort operations, successfully steered terminal to earn recognition as top West Region performer in outbound and inbound sort performance

Strategically coordinated daily processing of 15K inbound packages for delivery and 50K+ outbound shipments to optimize productivity, efficiency and profitability

Education

BA, English Literature, California State University-Long Beach; 1998

Professional Development

Landmark Education ~ Coaching for Greater Effectiveness ~ Building Champions



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