DANIEL E. BRITT, JR

Jefferson, GA ad1qs1@r.postjobfree.com 678-***-****

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DISTRIBUTION - Strategic distribution and logistics leader with twenty years of success in distribution operations and management. Proficient in identifying and implementing results oriented operational improvements to lower expenses and increase profitability. History of creating tangible improvements in multicultural team engagement, accuracy and retention. Effective project manager of numerous individual and collaborative projects completed on time and within budget. Committed to continuous improvement, spearheading safety, and compliant business functions to support overall corporate activity. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

9/2016 - 8/2023 Real Truck Group LLC, Buford, GA

Senior Director of Distribution

• 300K Sq ft distribution facility - multi-branded

• 500K Additional sq ft comprised of seven manufacturing support warehouses - single branded

• Directed daily operations with a hybrid fixed and flexible labor model, consisting of 130+ total associates, 15k SKUs, $30 million inventory across all facilities

• Collaborated cross functionally to execute WMS integrations, enhancements and conversions for multiple US sites, including facility relocation and expansion

• Ensured compliance with all environmental / safety, IAFT 16949 certification & customer requirements

• Streamlined adherence to shipping requirements with direct to consumer, business to business, retail, OE, and Amazon through system of IT integration and specialized associate teams

• Worked closely with customer service to enhance customer experience by creating a “Customer First” focus throughout the distribution network

10/2013 - 9/2016 A&D Engineering, Duluth, GA

Inventory & Distribution Manager

• Served as distribution manager for all inbound / outbound logistics

• Managed 1.5 million inventory level to ensure accuracy of 98%

• Negotiated shipping contracts, updated packaging and optimized process strategies for outbound parcel services saving company over 20% in freight expense from existing contracts

• Developed training guidelines and methods for all staff including leads and associates

• Closely monitored spending to ensure operation’s strict adherence to budget guidelines

• Collaborated cross functionally to define project requirements, improve existing financial structures and enhance current WMS processes

11/2012 - 8/2013 Exopack LLC, Griffin, GA

Materials Manager

• Managed inbound / outbound logistics / finished goods / raw material inventories for 5 facilities

• Designed layout and coordination of 90K sq ft facility with minimal interruption of order processing and production scheduling ensuring facility flexibility while optimizing product storage

• Supervised procurement of non-plastics

• Developed guidelines to ensure production components were in correct facility and staged to prevent downtime and increase efficiency

11/2009 - 8/2012 Lund International, Lawrenceville, GA Project Manager

• Initiated and implemented RF technology into production facility (physical inventory / consumable inventories / real time shop floor control measures)

• Spearheaded integration of RF technologies in order to standardize way of work at sister companies

• Streamlined outsourced processes involving international suppliers into a standard way of work for floor production & procurement controls

• Incorporated WMS inventory transactions into BPCS operating system creating customizable views for real time inventory availability

• Developed BPCS based acrylic reclaim operational control system to ensure disposition and storage of material for future projects keeping raw material excess from landfill and reducing total materials cost 11/2006 - 11/2009 Lund International, Suwanee, GA / Buford, GA Distribution Manager

• Collaborated with IT department to integrate RF scan guns into daily floor operation (BOL's, pack slip, export documents, daily inventory transactions and physical inventory) increasing efficiency and accuracy

• Relocated two distribution centers into one location overseeing 60 employees and generating $85M in sales

• Played an integral part in modification and enhancement of current WMS to ensure smooth integration for distribution center

• Consistently met or exceeded goals in sets per man hour, elimination of overtime and monthly budgetary requirements

• Negotiated equipment and maintenance contracts for distribution reducing costs by over 15%

• Assessed and managed seasonal staffing needs for distribution

• ISO9001 Lead auditor training

• Consistently maintained inventory control variances at less than 1%

• Ensured superior customer service by providing detailed data to production facility via RF scan gun developed technologies

09/2003 - 11/2006 Lund International, Lawrenceville, GA Warehouse Manager

04/1999 - 09/2003 Auto Ventshade, Lawrenceville, GA Warehouse Supervisor

11/1996 - 04/1999 Auto Ventshade, Lawrenceville, GA Production/Procurement

EDUCATION

DeKalb Community College, Clarkston, GA

Electronic Engineering

Associate of Science

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS

MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, BPCS/ AS400

ISO9001 Lead auditor

Proficient in all material handling equipment

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Naval Reserve Atlanta, GA

Hospital Corpsman

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