JOSEPH T. RYAN, JR.

** ****** ***** ***** • Livingston, NJ 07039 • 614-***-**** • acu3ad@r.postjobfree.com

SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

Innovative visionary with extensive experience in diverse third party/retail/distribution roles. Lean Warehousing Culture trainer and dedicated professional with a proven track record of achieving success through responsible decision making, root cause analysis, strategic thinking, and motivational leadership techniques. Experience highlights include:

Compression Planning Facilitator

Warehouse Management Systems

Value Stream Mapping

Associate Empowerment Programs

Supply Chain Systems

Strategic Planning

Microsoft Office Suite

Continuous Improvement

Operational Consulting

EDUCATION

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, New Brunswick, New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts in Economics

SIX SIGMA Certified

Green & Black Belt

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Savers, U.S. Northeast Region 2009 – 2016

Regional Supply Chain Manager

Six Sigma Tools (Process Improvements, DMAIC, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Methodology and Training)

Project Management to grow volume

Start-up Logistics Specialist

Relationship Building with different business units (IT, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Finance)

New Warehouse Management Systems implementation: Manhattan Associates-PKMS, DMS, and Red Prairie

P&L Responsibility

Vitamin Shoppe, North Bergen, NJ 2009 - 2009

Logistics and Supply Chain Manager

Operational Performance Metrics

Pick to Light Operations

Cycle Time Reductions

Policies, Procedures Staffing and work flow consulting

Network Global Logistics, Columbus, Ohio 2007 -2009

Director of Midwest Operations

Responsible for 3 Regional Distribution Centers with over 800,000 square feet and 500+employees. These sites serve the Mid-West and Southeast portion of the U.S., shipping over 9 million cases per year to such varied customers as Kroger Grocery, Kroger Fresh Bakery, Georgia Pacific, World Wise, Lucky Litter, and over twenty other dedicated retail clients throughout the Eastern U.S.

Successfully transitioned several 30,000 plus sku Service Parts Logistics customers (Toshiba Medical, Kodak and Bowe Bell & Howell) into our Columbus facility on time and meeting all budget expectations.

Supervised all Productivity and Performance, Financial Reporting, Accuracy KPI’s, Safety Programs, Six Sigma training, and all levels and Customer Service.

Trained and Implemented various WMS systems-(Woolen, AS400 based systems) and ERP systems (Red Prairie, Woolen, SAP) and Project Management techniques

Revitalized Fleet Operations-upgraded driving fleet, improved Safety Results, improved turnover, improved stops per truck

ABX AIR, INC., Wilmington, Ohio 2006 – 2007

Operations Manager & Project Manager

Designed and facilitated Fourth Quarter Planning team that vastly improved inter-departmental communication and cooperation.

Increased revenue by $2.6 million for Ground department through attainment of service levels during 4th quarter 2006.

Attained an 88% reduction in temporary usage year-over-year.

SOFA EXPRESS, Groveport, Ohio 2005 – 2006

Operations Manager

Increased building revenue through best-practice enhancements.

Reduced Furniture damages by 25% by starting roving QC team

Implemented second shift start-up.

Elevated client satisfaction through effective communication and organization of product flow.

USCO LOGISTICS, Lakeland, Florida 2003 – 2004

Operations Manager

Increased productivity implementing best-practices for shipping merchandise resulting in record high cartons processed and 2MM units shipped weekly.

Achieved 99.8% accuracy ensuring precise carton processing and shipping, while collaborating with internal audit staff.

FLOOR READY APPAREL, Secaucus, New Jersey 1998 – 2003

Director of Operations

Directed the operations and shipping of Calvin Klein Jeanswear to all major and chain retailers across the United States.

Increased revenue in excess of $50,000 per year by establishing a vendor merchandise re-ticketing program.

Implemented quality control procedures, measures and goals, reducing errors and shortage claims, vendor charge-backs and rework expenses in excess of $100,000 annually.

CALDOR, North Bergen, New Jersey 1996 – 1998

Operations Manager

Managed 14 office and 200 warehouse associates in a 500,000 square foot facility.

Created and implemented an automated scanning warehouse management system increasing accuracy and productivity of all merchandise entering and leaving the facility.

RETAILERS AND MANUFACTURERS, Edison, New Jersey 1985 – 1996

Operations Manager

Developed and implemented a fine jewelry distribution operation for Macy’s.

Inventory Control and Picking Consultant to increase accuracy and productivity of Macy’s Furniture Operation

Introduced productivity and security measures resulting in annual revenues in excess of $300MM per year.

Supervised and trained over 300 union and non-union employees.

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