Branch & Operations Leader - Growth, Safety, Efficiency

JOHN SMITH

Eunice, NM 432-***-**** *******@*****.***

BRANCH & OPERATIONS LEADER

Results-driven operations professional with extensive experience leading branch performance in industrial distribution and energy-sector environments. Known for improving profitability, strengthening safety culture, optimizing inventory control, and building accountable, high-performing teams. Brings a hands-on leadership style backed by strong business systems knowledge and data-driven decision making.

LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Delivered 25% year-over-year revenue growth through customer retention and market expansion

• Improved inventory accuracy by 15% while managing multimillion-dollar stock levels

• Reduced workplace incidents 30% by leading proactive safety programs

• Increased team productivity 20% through workflow improvements and accountability systems

• Maintained tight cost controls and budget discipline in high-volume distribution environments CORE STRENGTHS

• Branch Operations

• Inventory Control

• Cost Management

• Revenue Growth

• Team Leadership

• Safety Compliance

• Process Improvement

• Customer Retention

• Vendor & Purchasing Management

• Budget Oversight

Branch Manager FleetPride – Odessa, TX 2020–Present

• Lead operations for a high-volume heavy-duty parts distribution branch serving 500+ monthly customers

• Manage $3M inventory with stock variance maintained within 5%

• Improved inventory accuracy 15% through tighter controls and reporting

• Grew branch revenue 25% YoY through relationship management and local market strategy

• Reduced safety incidents 30% by implementing structured safety leadership

• Supervise and develop a 10+ person team, increasing productivity 20% Manager KDR – Odessa, TX 2013–2020

• Managed $2M inventory and an 8-person team in an industrial supply environment

• Increased monthly sales by up to $300K through customer engagement strategies

• Led safety compliance efforts and improved operational workflow

• Supported increased sales volume without increasing labor costs Branch Manager Wilson Supply – Eunice, NM 2009–2013

• Managed $450K parts inventory and a 5-person team

• Oversaw monthly sales up to $400K while maintaining cost controls

• Conducted safety training and ensured regulatory compliance

• Strengthened long-term customer partnerships and repeat business Project Manager – Regional Operations Wilson Supply – 2007–2008

• Coordinated operations across multiple locations, focusing on inventory control and cost efficiency

• Managed scheduling, resource planning, and cost analysis EARLIER CAREER

Held progressive leadership roles in branch management, purchasing, and industrial operations with national oilfield and industrial supply companies, building deep expertise in distribution operations, inventory systems, and team leadership. CERTIFICATIONS

• Forklift Certified

• HAZMAT Certified

• H2S Safety Certified

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ERP & Inventory Systems: SAP, Oracle Business Systems: Workday, ADP Data & Reporting: Microsoft Excel Communication Tools: Outlook, digital reporting platforms EDUCATION

High School Diploma

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