Supply Chain Continuous Improvement

JOHN ROYLE

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PROFILE

Strategic and data-driven logistics leader with 8+ years of experience delivering multimillion-dollar savings through operational transformation, transportation optimization, and cross-functional alignment. Proven ability to lead initiatives across engineering, procurement, distribution, and quality teams. Adept at translating complex data into actionable business insights and executive reporting that drive continuous improvement, compliance, and cost reduction across large-scale supply chain operations

EXPERIENCE

W.B. Mason, Boston, MA

Analytics Manager (April 2022 – present)

Identified and negotiated a new agreement with FedEx and UPS, leading to 3-million-dollar cost reduction annually.

Developed, implemented and trained staff on new model for LTL (less than trailer load) shipments resulting in $1.3 million saved annually.

Lead cross departmental initiative to align 18-wheeler and package delivery transportation units with federal regulations.

Leads end-to-end operations of W.B.’s leased vehicles, ensuring seamless and timely transportation of goods.

Drives process optimizations through data analytics to increase efficiencies across 5 hub locations

Translates monthly KPI reporting into leadership dashboard, identifying areas of opportunity for business compliance, audits and targeted interventions.

UPS, Boston, MA

Progressive Roles, July 2017 – April 2022

Senior Operations Industrial Engineer (2020 – April 2022)

Delivered measurable cost savings by leading enterprise-wide operational analysis and implementing cross-unit process improvements.

Owned forecasting, budget planning and financial modeling to support data-driven decision making and strategic investments.

Created and delivered monthly and quarterly business reports to executive leadership, highlighting key variances and opportunities for optimization.

Led development and automation of data management and reporting processes using VBA and MS Access improving data accuracy.

Project management of information systems and serve as the regional Oracle subject matter expert.

Logistics and Production Engineer (2018-2020)

Mapped and analyzed all UPS locations in the Northeast; 34 hubs, 116 package centers, 7 airports, and 1,815 other locations using geospatial modeling, contributing to $55 million in savings annually from reduced searching time for employees

Developed and standardized logistics communication and auditing protocols for the transport of 1-2 million packages daily across New England.

Improved cube utilization of 18-wheeler operations, reducing intermediate transport costs by 10%.

Executed on network optimization initiatives supporting UPS’s 7-day delivery expansion, using data to model and implement system changes.

Conducted a logistics study to optimize facility congestion, reducing transit delays and saving $300K.

Streamlined asset deployment to avoid $600K in unnecessary inventory spend at two major hubs.

Business Analyst (2017-2018)

Coordinate with vendors and DevOps teams in an Agile development environment to develop, implement and manage process improvements for software platforms to ensure consistent communication and timely problem resolution.

Functional lead for discovery meetings for key accounts to detail business requirements and project plans, utilizing Oracle and WMS system.

Translate strategic priorities into short-term objectives with consistent standard operating practices.

Identify and developed improvement action plans to address performance gaps and implement continuous improvement programs to enhance organizational effectiveness.

HEALTHCARE RELATED EXPERIENCE

Relax Massage Therapy & Infinity Acupuncture, Wilmington, NC

Intern (2015 - 2016)

Baystate Orthopedics, Hyannis, MA

Physical Therapy Technician (Summers 2013 - 2016)

Bodies and Balance Physical Therapy, Wilmington, NC

Physical Therapy Technician (2013 - 2016)

EDUCATION

MS, Engineering Management, Southern New Hampshire University – May 2022

BS, Exercise Physiology & Developmental Psychology, University North Carolina Wilmington – May 2016

SKILLS

Budget, Operations, Project Management

Data Analysis, Forecasting, and Decision-Making

Forecasting and Revenue Reporting

Executive Business Case Presentations

Annual KPI Creation and Management

Extract/Transform/Load (ETL)

LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

Assistant Wrestling Coach for St. John’s Prep high school

Co-Founder, Covid-19 Ear Guards Donation Charity

Founder and Coordinator of UNCW Wrestling Team

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