Senior Leader Supply Chain and Logistics

Leslie D. Macniven

ads162@r.postjobfree.com • 781-***-****

linkedin.com/in/Leslie-Macniven-18217b15 • Spring, TX, 77382, US

Logistics and Supply Chain Manager

Analytical and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in overseeing and leading all facets of supply chain operations, reducing costs, implementing new procedures, and improving logistics performance.

Solid expertise in developing/executing supply chain strategy to support and align with overall corporate strategic direction and financial objectives. Adept at spearheading multiple parallel projects within time/budgetary constraints. Accomplished leader; recognized for establishing, leading, and mentoring cross-functional teams for continuous process and performance improvement. Proven strategist with track record of ideating and executing leading-edge plans to effectively manage purchasing, procurement, and inventory control activities. Instrumental in building relations with partners, suppliers, customers, and staff members for maximizing organization outcomes and deliverables.

Core Competencies

Supply Chain Management

Project Supervision

Process Improvement

Inventory Management

Transportation Solutions

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Team Building & Leadership

Strategic Planning & Execution

Professional Experience

CVS Distribution Center, Multiple Locations 2005 to Present

Director Logistics Operations Senior Operations Manager Production Manager

Provide unprecedented assistance in developing culture in Patterson DC during acquisition transition period. Spearhead various improvement projects from inception to completion. Utilize communication skills to foster and maintain working relationships with multidisciplinary team, departments, and executives. Gain basic knowledge of different languages, such as Spanish, Arabic, and Japanese through formal learning at U.S. Department of state Foreign Services Institute.

Key Projects:

Startup of new 328,000 sq. foot bulk pick facility.

Route Optimization.

WMS implementation in Patterson DC.

2012 internal audit with minimal observations.

New secondary start up improving all KPIs earning distinction of DC of the year for two years.

Perform acquisition and implementation of new WMS and Labor Management systems.

Notable Accomplishments/Contributions:

●Recorded lowest observations during audit.

●Took Novi DC from 16th to 6th in network by working with leadership team.

●Recognized as instructor of the year three times in United States Marine Corps.

●Developed effective training programs and numerous teams to gain excellent results.

●Acted as instructor for various Military Leadership Schools to provide efficient coaching.

●Maximized overall efficiency by rolling out WMS/LMS and nurturing positive work culture.

●Improved all measured metrics in Various DC’s by driving continuous process improvement.

●Partnered with many heads of state as senior enlisted advisor to pentagon on global demining.

●Optimized retention rate of new colleagues from 200% turnover to retention of 75% new hires.

●Received numerous professional awards for leadership, initiative, and mission accomplishment.

●Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by writing and implementing many departmental SOP’s.

●Achieved targeted logistics and organizational goals, while functioning as vital member several distribution centers.

Additional Experience

Leader (E-7) Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps

Education

Mention Degree Type in Major and Minor, University of Phoenix, Braintree, MA

Mention Degree Type in Major and Minor, North Cambridge Catholic High School, Cambridge, MA

Courses & Credentials

Marine Corps Institute, Washington, D.C

Leadership Finance History Project Planning Administration

Marine Corps Advanced Leadership Academy

Marine Corps Drill Instructor School

Marine Corps Security Guard School (State Dept)

Marine Corps Instructor Management School

Worcester Poly Technical Institute, Worcester MA

Apics Project Planning Value Stream Mapping Organizational Leadership Change Leadership

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