Matt Summers

**** ***** ****** • New Braunfels, Texas 78132 • adx8tg@r.postjobfree.com • 210-***-****

Sr Branch Manager

Strategic Planning · Warehouse, Distribution & Logistics Expertise · Change Leadership

Process- and efficiency-driven Director of Operations with progressive career history of reliably implementing powerful process improvement and reorganization initiatives to propel productivity and profitability gains. Demonstrated dedication to precision accountability for multimillion-dollar inventory along with timely movement, tracking, and delivery of orders. Decisive and collaborative, with upbeat communication and training abilities to support provisioning of superior customer service in fast-paced settings. Diligently adhere to all regulatory, safety, and quality assurance (QA) guidelines.

key Strengths

Multi-unit Operational & Service Excellence

Capacity Planning & Volume Forecasting

Project / Resource / Team Management

Warehouse / Order Processing Efficiencies

Policies & Procedures / Best Practices

Team Building, Leadership & Retention

Goal Setting & Attainment

Process Design / Continuous Improvement

ERP & Inventory Management Systems / Controls

Fiscal Accountability / Cost Controls

Quality Standards / Creative Problem Solving

Performance Management / Reporting

Workplace Safety Initiatives

Food Safety/OSHA/DOT/Regulatory Compliance

Professional Experience

ANIMAL SUPPLY COMPANY (ASC) — Schertz, Texas (LSPS acquired by ASC in 2012)

Previous position eliminated during Pandemic, reassigned as Sr. Branch Manager in old region

Sr. Branch Manager, 7/2021 to Present

Plan and orchestrate all facets of daily operations and project initiatives to realize service, business, and profitability objectives. Administer $4.2MM budget. Direct optimal utilization of company resources, including 135k sq. ft. of warehouse space and state-of-the-art inventory and delivery management systems. Oversee efficient hiring, training, and workflow organization for crew of ~50 tasked with stocking ~11,000 SKUs, as well as 20 drivers traveling 1MM+ miles across six southeastern states each year.

Selected Achievements:

Successfully implemented a secondary WMS for a 3PL customer to support the receiving, storing, picking/packing of 250+ consignment sku’s.

Seamlessly launched the warehousing and shipping of a new Fresh/Refrigerated vendor.

Achieved a 10% productivity gain in first 18 months back in this region while increasing order pick accuracy by 13 BPS getting the overall accuracy back up over 99.85%

Identified numerous cost savings projects to eliminate 3PL shuttle costs and LTL costs

Re-routed multiple routes within the region to reduce miles and routes, resulting in eliminating leased trucks

ANIMAL SUPPLY COMPANY (ASC) — Schertz, Texas (LSPS acquired by ASC in 2012)

Promoted to ensure best-in-class order accuracy and on-time delivery rates while playing instrumental role on senior management team for leading wholesale distributor of pet products.

Director Operations (East), 10/2016 to 07/2021

Oversee the warehouse services and transportation operations including receiving, inventory, stocking, picking, packing, and shipping for 7 warehouse locations and 3 cross-dock locations across the South and North East region, supporting $361MM in sales. Ensures staff management and performance for over 330 employee’s including Class A drivers. Provide financial expertise and management of $36MM operational budget.

Selected Achievements:

Managed improvement of productivity and effectiveness resulting in Welfare, Health, Safety, and Environment reset for underperforming warehouse locations.

Headed operations for 4 warehouse consolidations in different states; led projects for moving warehouse locations across regions.

Project lead over warehouse expansion to consolidate two third party logistic business locations into one.

Operations Manager, 1/2010 to 10/2016

Planned and orchestrated all facets of daily operations and project initiatives to realize service, business, and profitability objectives. Administered $10.2MM budget. Directed optimal utilization of company resources, including 200k sq. ft. of warehouse space and state-of-the-art inventory and delivery management systems. Oversaw efficient hiring, training, and workflow organization for crew of ~70 tasked with stocking ~19,000 SKUs, as well as 25 drivers traveling 1MM+ miles across six southeastern states each year. Led project inventory movement from 40k sq ft facility across major cities.

Selected Achievements:

Proactively identified and executed on opportunities to improve business processes through regular monitoring and interpretation of trends and key performance indicator (KPIs) metrics resulting in incremental sales increase of $30MM.

Set standard for company operating procedures by doubling productivity in third party logistics (3PL) shipping department through process and workflow analysis, implementation of a new racking/product layout, and redesign of a more efficient cart.

Seamlessly re-slotted 3,000 SKUs without interruption of normal business operations following addition of 35,000 square feet of warehouse space by working closely with contractors during construction, devising well-organized racking layout plan, and leading high-performance team.

Successfully identified and capitalized on synergies in both systems within six months of major acquisition.

Eliminated 3,000 weekly travel miles through consolidation of transportation routes.

Slashed $70K in annual freight expenses by distributing deliveries across both fleets.

Reduced warehouse space 20k square feet by integrating SKUs into other facilities.

Lowered waste costs by developing a recycling program which included adding a baler to compress cardboard and shrink wrap.

LONE STAR PET SUPPLY (LSPS) — Schertz, TX

Advanced through series of progressively responsible positions to be charged with prioritizing workflow and allocating labor resources.

Warehouse Manager Night Shift Warehouse Manager, 2/2006 to 1/2010

Selected, trained, supervised, developed, evaluated, and disciplined both day and night shift crews of 20-40 in expeditiously and accurately receiving, replenishing, picking, packing, loading, and shipping merchandise. Updated warehouse KPI tracker each week and compiled report for senior manager. Routinely inspected workplace and upheld health, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Selected Achievements:

Boosted productivity 20% by analayzing current performance levels; establishing viable goals; setting up a three-tiered incentive program; re-slotting warehouse to increase accessibly of fastest moving product and minimize handling of merchandise.

Decreased accidents, injuries, and safety incidents 44% within first year and then again another 25% the following year by forming a Safety Committee and instituting a safety bonus program.

Smoothly integrated and merged Dallas-based acquisition by leading physical inventory count, packaging, palletizing, loading, and re-slotting of all products.

As Night Shift Manager: Collaborated with team members on testing, training, and transitioning to a new ERP system.

Career Note: Previous experience as Outbound Supervisor, Inside Sales Representative, and Order Picker for Lone Star Pet Supply. Details available upon request

Professional Training and Certifications

Developing Manager Program Seminar — The Alternative Board (TAB)

3-day Workshop on Leadership, Inventory & Productivity — University of Industrial Distribution

HAZMAT General & Security Awareness Certificate — Department of Transportation (DOT)

Food Industry Sanitation Audits & Inspections — American Institute of Baking (AIB) International, Inc.

Unconscious Bias – Management Training

Prevention of Workplace Harassment – Management Training

Computer Proficiencies

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), ERP System (VAI System 2000), and AS400

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