Kenneth L. Piety

Cell: 865-***-****

McDonough, Ga. 30253 adz7oe@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

I am dedicated and aspire to achieve the organizations vision through communication, strong

Relationship building with internal/external customers, strategic planning, and budget

analysis. My previous experience has aided in my development of customer-associate

centricity, as well as, keen focus on the details while also achieving the holistic vision of the

organization.

EDUCATION

Western Kentucky University Completion Date: Dec 2017

MBA Corporate Finance

MS Process Engineering

Villanova University Completion Date: 04/2017

Master Certification Lean Enterprise Solutions

•Lean Operations Management

•Six Sigma – Green belt

•Intro. to Project Management

University of Tennessee, Knoxville December 2011

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major GPA: 3.04/4.0

Major: Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Minor: Marketing/Sales

QUALIFICATIONS

•Implementation of new startup operation consisting of reverse logistics, processing, inventory and DC capacity, and shipping across four NIKE DC’s

•Responsible for 7.9M units of inventory valued in excess of $158M

•Direct interaction with DC mgr. and Asst. DC mgrs. to develop/implement DC fiscal plan

•Mentor, Coach, Develop peers/associates with clear, concise communication

•Collaborate with management to develop/implement/train assoc. on S&OP’s

•Implement and manage 5s initiative that has realized highest FISA scores 8 years

•Manage highest volume DC in-network

•Area Manager for AMAZON.COM in 875k sq.ft. DC

•Strong analytical acumen in automated/manual processes with strong desire to improve

•Ability to manage in a Metrics driven environment and exact result

EXPERIENCE

LUXOTTICA – Luxury Eyewear Manufacturing & Distribution Feb. 2020 – Current

Sr. Distribution Manager

Oversee OB daily functions for 24/7-365 operations (Italian Company)

1.1M sq.ft facility/4 operations manager/12 supervisors/1100 hourly associates

Reports to VP NA Distribution

Collaborations: Sr. Analyst Manufacturing Systems, Dir. Logistics Engineering, Sr. Supply Chain Analyst, Director of Manufacturing, VP. HR & EE Relations (Legal),

Managed Inventory consolidation project that required receipt of 14.2M units from two distribution centers in the NA network – Hiring of 400+ contract associates, Re-Slotting project, Develop KPIs and performance tracking tool via SAP, Power BI software packages

Collaboration with CDC & Legal to drive compliance and mitigate COVID-19 cases in facility (1.36%) – NO lost time due to closure.

MEDIC Regional Blood Center (Not For Profit Organization) Jan. 2019 – Jan. 2020

Sr. Procurement Manager

•Process Improvement – Inventory, Receiving, capacity

•Negotiate with vendors to Identify $82k in cost savings

•DOT Certification (49-CFR) Bio-Hazard Waste transport and destruction

•Collaborate with IT to develop/implement inventory scanning process

The Home Depot, Distribution Dec. 2017 – Jan. 2019

Process Improvement/Operations Manager

(EHS, Facilities, & Asset Protection Mgr.)

•Direct Operations Mgr. for 2nd Shift, Strategic business development

•P/L development, operations driven by CPU concept & L.A.M.Bs

•Develop, Implement, & Monitor controls to improve throughput by 20%

•Improved operational T-P: Q1(5.3%), Q2(3.8%)

•Instituted the New Associate Coach(NAC) providing associate training and development

•Negotiated $250k facilities upgrades

Simos Insourcing Solutions, NIKE Distribution Dec. 2015 – Dec. 2017

Sr. Operations/Implementations Manager

•Improved 6-mth TPH by 11.4% with sustainable control metrics

•Generated a 13.3% increase in Gross Margin $ by utilizing FEED/Feasibility principles

•Execute Safety, Quality, and Production KPI’s for improved DC health

•Build strong relationships with Nike reps. to maximize satisfaction levels

•Develop strategic plan with VP of Engineering to determine labor allocation

•Assist in creation of Engineered Work Expectations (EWE) to determine performance standards

•Lead-development of processes complete with SOP’s and continuous improvement

•Budget development, Associate ramp-up/down, and disposition of associates for optimal utilization across multiple NIKE accounts

Save-A-Lot Distribution Feb. 2014 – Dec. 2015

Assistant Distribution Center Manager May 2015 – Dec. 2015

Interim Asst. DC Mgr.(Probationary) Nov. 2014 – May 2015

Warehouse/Operations Supervisor II Feb. 2014 – Nov. 2014

Inbound/Outbound management

•Communicate daily operational goals to five supervisors and 62 hourly associates

•Lead-develop supervisors in exceeding organizational standards (Safety, Quality,

Productivity) across shifts

•Motivate shifts to exceed customer expectations and meet KPI standards

•Provide corrective action and documentation when applicable

•Work cross-functionally to ensure OTD's, inventory optimization, and SAL B-U Satisfaction

AMAZON.COM June 2012 – Jan. 2014

Area Manager, Operations (Outbound)

Picking, Single Toys, HRV

•Maximize labor allocation to optimize departmental/outbound/DC productivity (TPH)

•Establish-Develop trusting relationships with superiors, peers, assoc. via communication, becoming a SME, and a commitment to expedient results

•Utilize multiple software systems to manage operations

•Lead 2 Process Improvement Kaizens:

•Associate Travel-Time Waste elimination

•Ergo-Cart expense vs. Injury reporting

•Pick Path optimization (PDCA)

Won Anthony Robinson Award: Motivation and Team Development (09/12)

EASYAUTO Nov. 2011 – June 2012

Sales Representative

•Developed management skills that build team continuity and maximizes customer experience

•Engage, foster, sustain relationship with potential-current-future customers

Pursuant of Professional Golf Career May 2000 – Aug. 2008

Tour Professional

•Implemented strategic planning and budgeting for qualifying events

•Managed daily itinerary to maximize sponsors financials

ACTIVITIES

PHI BETA SIGMA, Fraternity Inc. -- Kappa Chi Chapter

Vice President of Business Operations

•Improved financial accountability for organization by generating a 13% revenue increase

•(YOY – 2008-2010)

First-Tee Program 2007 – 2012

Volunteer

•Charitable organization designed to teach children lifelong lessons through golf

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