Supply Chain Warehouse Operations

Location:

Tampa, FL

Posted:

June 04, 2025

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RONALD BUHR

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISION & PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

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Seasoned logistics professional with 20+ years of comprehensive experience spanning transportation, warehouse operations, logistics, and facility management in a 3pl environment. Drives operational excellence through strategic leadership with exceptional talent for developing high-performing teams and optimizing complex supply chain systems to enhance efficiency and drive measurable results.

Wimauma, FL 33598

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Refresco Tampa, FL Oct 2017 – Apr 2025

Warehouse Supervisor Oct 2020 – Present

Warehouse Coordinator Oct 2018 – Oct 2020

Warehouse Lead Oct 2017 – Oct 2018

Lead a team of 17 warehouse staff to achieve 22% on-time delivery and 100% order accuracy through strategic scheduling and drop shipment organization.

Manage $250K annual budget while reducing operational costs by 17% through strategic staffing and process improvements.

Reduce overtime expenses by 45% by implementing cross-training program for 17 team members and restructuring salary compensation framework.

Improve monthly cycle count accuracy from 67% to 99.7% yearly average, saving approximately $75K in annual inventory write-offs across 278 SKUs.

Standardize Warehouse SOPs across 2 facilities, improving cross-location efficiency by 28% and reducing error rates by 17 while optimizing SAP reporting systems.

Achieved zero recordable injuries in 2023 through comprehensive safety program.

Coca-Cola Tampa, FL Feb 2007 – Sept 2017

Corporate Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Month 2015 – Sept 2017

Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on fleet of vehicles including gasoline engines, diesel equipment, and electrical power industrial machinery, achieving 15% reduction in equipment downtime and extending average asset lifespan by 5 years.

Conducted quality inspections monthly, ensuring 100% compliance with state, county, and federal maintenance standards while maintaining zero regulatory violations.

Managed annual maintenance budget of $750K and reduced program costs by 22%, saving $49.5K annually by implementing strategic repair vs. replacement analysis for major equipment decisions.

Decreased parts spending by 60% through implementation of inventory optimization system and strategic vendor relationship management.

Developed and led technical training sessions annually for team of 27 technicians, resulting in 19.8% improvement in repair efficiency.

Created comprehensive safety program that reduced workplace accidents by 75% and achieved 367 consecutive days without lost-time incidents.

Streamlined maintenance documentation by optimizing SAP/CONA systems, reducing administrative time by 40 hours weekly.

Implemented predictive maintenance schedule for 22 critical assets, decreasing emergency repairs by 35% and contributing to 80% improvement in overall operational efficiency.

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Warehouse Supervisor Operation Excellence Feb 2007 – Oct 2015

Streamlined warehouse operations for facility handling 68M cases annually, reducing order processing time by 20% through implementation of optimized workflow systems.

Led team of 19 warehouse associates, achieving 35% increase in productivity while reducing labor costs by 35% through strategic scheduling and performance management initiatives.

Managed annual OPEX budget of $100K, identifying cost-saving opportunities that reduced operational expenses by 28% year-over-year while maintaining service excellence.

Decreased overtime by 80% by designing and implementing route loading procedures for 14 loaders and selectors.

Optimized inventory management across 279 SKUs, reducing product loss by 32.7% and maintaining inventory accuracy of 99.7% through enhanced stock rotation protocols and comprehensive asset security measures.

UPS Supply Chain Solutions Tampa, FL Jan 1995 – Nov 2006

Area/State City Manager

Executive leader responsible for strategic management of 27 UPS field stocking locations and 9 off-line agents.

In 2006, drove $3.2M in contributions to margin (48% above plan).

Supervised 280K square feet of warehousing and $230M in inventory across 67 diverse clients.

Led high-performing team of 6 branch managers and 120 hourly employees across 5 states (FL, GA, SC, MS, AL), achieving 35% improvement in operational efficiency and reducing turnover by 8% through strategic leadership development programs.

Orchestrated 22 complex acquisition integrations with 100% success rate, including facility selection, warehouse design, and operational setup while ensuring 100% inventory accuracy during transitions.

Restructured distribution network, resulting in 22% reduction in operational costs, 38% improvement in customer satisfaction scores, and $10K in capital optimization through strategic asset utilization and process improvements.

Communicated with 9 customers weekly via email, conference calls, and face-to-face meetings to address potential problems, taking on new business or administering new processes or procedures.

Administered all DOT regulatory compliance programs and ensured compliance with FAR 109 rules and regulations between 67 independent contractors and 9 agents.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

UPS Supply Chain Solutions Branch Manager Tampa, FL

Managed 24/7 call center dispatch operations across 5 states. Hired and trained 8 customer service representatives, 17 dispatchers, and 22 warehouse employees. Forecasted, budgeted, and reported all operations weekly to the president of operations.