REGINA R. WATKINS

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LOGISTICS MANAGER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dynamic and innovative senior level corporate executive equipped with a wealth of experience in achieving operational success. Possessing a progressive aptitude for business process mapping, organizational change management, strategic planning, and compliance. Acting as a major contributor and driver of revenue within various organizations. Skilled in people development, with a passion for conceptualizing strategic direction and developing tactical business plans to stimulate profitable growth.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Mentoring

KPI Management

Power BI

LTL/TL/Chemical Bulk/3PL/4PL

SOP / SOW

Continuous Improvement

Risk Management

Growth Initiatives

Presentations

Analyzing Data

Global Initiatives

CRM/TMS

Capital Expenditures

Root Cause Analysis

HAZMAT/DOT

Talent Management

Sales Plans

Service Level Agreement

Multi-site

Global Operations Management

Leadership Techniques

Project Planning

Pricing

Cost Control Strategies

P&L, Operations Management

Customer/Client Service

Change Management

Regulated Manufacturing

Advanced MS Office Suite

ISO 9001

LEAN Manufacturing

5S/Kaizen

Vendor/Carrier Management

ORACLE/SAP/ERP

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Army Reserves

Logistics Officer, 1st Lieutenant (02)- Honorable Discharge

Previously held Top Secret & Secret Clearance

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aeronautical Science

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SDI Inc. Bristol, PA 1/2019-Present

MRO Operations Assessment Manager (Remote)

MRO Supply Chain Assessment will help get a better understanding of what is happening in each facility from an end-to-end perspective. After some initial qualification, I conduct site tours at facilities, gather data for analysis, conduct interviews with key stakeholders and analyze all of the information, to let upper management know what is going well and identify opportunities for improvement. Start – up with Oracle/SAP created training aid for all departments.

Focusing on critical areas, and all stakeholders impacted:

Increases visibility and consistency for anyone who touches data – maintenance, planners, receiving, sourcing, procurement, inventory.

Promotes logistics best practices, standard procedures, performance, and innovation across operating regions.

Manages logistics costs within budget and achieve year-over-year improvement targets. Delivers routine financial reports, packages and pro forma analyses.

Responsible for all departments: Operations, Dispatch, OTR Trucking and Logistics, Plant Operations, Sales, and Administration (Compliance, Finance).

Drives standard work procedures and reporting across facilities and regions. Streamline the process to directly impact sourcing, procurement, and accounts payable.

Ensures visibility, efficiency, and control by evaluating technology, integration, and interdependence in a single platform.

Monitors and coordinate all logistics operations (transportation and warehousing) globally (domestic and internationally).

Identifies data elements and created process improvement policies with reviewing data mapping/data validation.

Houghton International, Kings Mountain, NC 06/2017– 12/2018

Regional Site Logistics Operations Manager II (Company Sold)

Enforced integrity, efficiency, and reliability of all fluid (hydraulic, alkaline, synthetic, emulsion, detergent, and acidic) systems in the plant. Oracle/SAP created training aid for all departments.

Governance of warehousing operations, including initial business requirements, competitive sourcing, and implementation.

Cultivated strategic sourcing strategies which included the evaluation of sourcing alternatives, identifying the sourcing approach, and establishing project plan / timeline to deliver an effective sourcing solution.

Developed test structures to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different systems.

Transitioned from AS400 to SAP (ECC). Assessed, enhanced, and trained procedures / SOWs to improve efficiency.

Covidien, Camden, SC 09/2015 – 06/2017

Production Logistics Planning

Maximized operational efficiencies by developing organizational filing systems for confidential customer records and reports.

Managed international and domestic shipments.

Bettered the overall Customer Service ratings 98% by revising processes and procedures.

General Motors (GM)-Ryder Integrated Logistics, Charlotte, NC 12/2012–09/2015

Regional Operations Manager

Directed a major parts and materials supply program supporting GM motor vehicle assembly plants in NC, FL, GA, TN, and AL as well as executed international shipping.

Systematically coordinated the arrival, material staging, from air, parcel, LTL, truckload, ocean container, rail, etc. transportation modes.

Managed all budgeting, forecasting, and P&L reporting (responsible for labor and OT expenditures, roots cause analysis, driver fuel efficiency, tracking ratio of asset expenditures as well as proper deployment of capital and its ROI). Managed routine financial reports, invoices and pro forma analyses.

Created delivery processes which increased delivery times 10%.

Chicago Pneumatics, Rock Hill, SC 06/2011 - 12/2012

Business Line Logistics Service Manager (Division bought by Atlas Copco. Lay-off due to redundant role)

Facilitated the warranty repair operation for a major manufacturer and distributor of air tools. Tracked purchase order shipments and other shipments from order to delivery.

Expertly rectified slow turnaround times, inefficiencies, sagging customer service scores, and diminishing key performance indicators. Managed international and domestic shipments.

Slashed 30% improvement in service operation efficiency and 45% decrease in tool repair turnaround time during 18-month tenure.

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