Supply Chain Continuous Improvement

Walter (Lee) Kirk 512-***-**** *********@*****.***

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX linkedin.com/in/lee-kirk-a5781b3

Executive Leadership

Innovation, Transportation, Manufacturing, and Operations Global Supply Chain Leadership

A highly accomplished forward-thinking global Leader with 29+ years of progressive success in manufacturing, transportation, engineering, e-commerce, retail fulfillment, reverse logistics, and Lean principles to streamline distribution/manufacturing operations, utilize systems, engage workforces, and improve P&Ls. Operations leadership in Asia, Europe, and The Americas.

Signature Achievements

Career progression leading logistics, transportation, manufacturing, client relationships, sales, and supply chains with deep collaboration and improved efficiency via process optimization to increase revenue, speed, volume, and accuracy while reducing costs.

Consistently noted for high achievement in people development that delivers high engagement and customer satisfaction/revenue growth.

Ambassador for safety performance: noted for continuous improvement. This has helped improve ESG results in all operations.

Leveraged supply chain and operational expertise. Improved performance and reduced costs through contract negotiations and transportation and manufacturing optimization that increases efficiency and seamlessly delivered on expectations.

Areas Of Expertise

Strategy/Thought Leadership

Servant Leadership/Mentoring/Training

Operations/Inventory Management

Margin Optimization

Facility design, selection & finish-out

Budget/Cost Control

Ecommerce Fulfillment

Transportation Management

Sales/Pricing/Contract Negotiations

Distribution/Supply Chain Optimization

Continuous Improvement/Change Leader

Lean Process Optimization

Client Focus Delivering Revenue Growth

Network (re)design & implementations

Professional Overview

Global Supply Chain Consultant (Founder) LK Consulting, (2014), The Americas 2019- Current

Work with private equity firms to analyze P&Ls and business plans for $100M-$1B+ M&A opportunities, set up cell phone parts harvesting and repair operations in Mexico, designed/implemented new facilities, turned around underperforming facilities and P&Ls. Optimize Supply Chain, Transportation, and Manufacturing Operations.

Vice President, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Fulfillment Operations The Indoor Golf Shop, North America 2023- 2024

Led all procurement activities delivering offshore programs to save 50%+ in COGS, driving financial improvement in a $35M P&L. Led manufacturing, and fulfillment, pricing negotiations, client relationship development, engineering, and continuous improvement. Redesigned inbound and final mile transportation networks. Delivered record profits in 2023.

Vice President, Fulfillment Operations Cart.com, North America 2022- 2023

Led a group of 11 e-commerce and retail facilities consisting of >4.5M sq ft and 1.2K people, driving financial improvement in a $200M P&L.

VP Innovation and Fulfillment Operations Radial, a bpost company, North America 2020- 2022

Lead e-commerce and retail fulfillment operations for 8 sites and $250M in revenue, led innovation team delivering Fulfillment Site of The Future, focused on emerging automation, technology systems, data science and new service offerings, beat dollars and percentage goals in revenue, EBITDA and EBIT. Achieved world-class safety results delivering an OSHA recordable rate of 1.05 vs 2.5 goal. Implemented CTPAT compliant yards and sites.

Chief Operating Officer ODW Logistics, Columbus OH North America 2017- 2019

Profitably led organization’s integrated logistics services for 15 sites, $250M P&L, 3K people, 200+ trucks for local delivery and yard management, IT, facility network design, omni-channel fulfillment, reverse logistics, transportation management, and asset based regional fleet.

VP Operations Sr. Director Operations Geodis, Fort Worth, TX 2014- 2017

Oversaw multiple facilities, customers, P&Ls totaling $30M+ annually, 350+ people, changed safety culture to turn lowest performing operation into a world class operation, led process improvements delivering 50% improvement in cost per line. Implemented FTZs to support cost savings for clients.

Executive Director, Reverse Logistics GXO, Fort Worth, TX 2011- 2014

Led reverse logistics for Verizon, 40K devices daily, led 1.5K+ people in multiple disciplines, profitably managed $120M budget. Implemented Lean Six Sigma program and culture focused on single piece flow, reduced cycle times from 7 days to 2 days, improved retention by 50%.

Global Account Director Ceva Logistics, Asia Pacific, Europe, and The Americas 2006- 2011

Managed global supply chain design and implementation for Dell, Inc., $300M and Flextronics Mobile $150M P&Ls, managed international transportation and operations in China, Mexico, Brazil and Europe, pricing and contractual negotiations, global vendor managed inventory negotiations with suppliers, and transportation solutions.

Director, Operations (Contractor) Sydcor Enterprises, Ltd, Austin, TX 2005- 2006

Developed and implemented a lean manufacturing process resulting in $10M+ revenue, recruited and trained new leadership.

Process Engineering Sr. Mgr, America’s Production Control Sr. Manager, Program Manager Dell, Inc., Austin, TX 1999- 2005

Managed Engineering team of 12, improved productivity 20% YOY, managed capital budgets delivering $150M in annual savings, led global implementation of DSi2 Factory Planner (scheduling and material replenishment software). Scheduled and planned all manufacturing. Managed 3PLs.

VP Operations Innovative Tech Services, Austin, Texas 1998- 1999

Led all aspects of a contract manufacturing organization focused on custom cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, purchasing and People.

Education, Certifications And Technical Experience

Bachelor of Business Administration, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas Cally Belcher Foundation Board Member at Stephen F. Austin State University 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee 2007 Jacks of Honor Inductee Team Captain NCAA Division 1 Football: 1st Team All-American, All-Southland Conference Academic Team, Team MVP in 1995 and All Southland Conference Honors 93/94/95 Technical: MS Office, MS Project, ERPs, SAP ECC, Multiple WMS Systems, Oracle and Dynamic 365, Visio

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