MICHAEL CARTER
904-***-**** ***********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikecarteropsmgr/
Operations Project Manager
Extensive retail, inventory & eCommerce sales experience. National & global travel proficient. Certifications: Hazmat 30, Forklift Certified, Project Management, Leadership & Development Professional Experience
Inventory & Project Manager – Stucco Consulting – Nationwide 2023 - present
• Project Startups: coordinate with various contractors; GC, Flooring, Electrical, and PMs for on-time execution of weekly deployments
• Set & manage client expectations, develop a detailed project plan, and define the scope of the project
• Understand project risks, create detailed reports, inventory operations, and stock levels, and assign team members to specific tasks
• Optimize warehouse and storage of 400 modules during a twelve-week timeline eCommerce Distribution Manager – MicroMark Computers – Arizona 2020 - 2023
• Handled supplies, ordered raw materials, parts, maintained stocks and updated records
• Exceeded monthly objectives and YoY eCommerce targets of $600K
• Operated all aspects of eCommerce business: P&L management, business planning, portfolio strategy, content strategy and development, other online marketing & customer service
• Managed all activities pertaining to shipping, receiving, warehousing, and transportation of products, track movement and arrival of goods across the supply chain, communicating status and changes with customers Distribution Manager – Surterra Wellness – Florida 2019 - 2020
• Collaborated with call center employees to maximize sales and customer satisfaction
• Determined driver routes based on number of deliveries and locations
• Ensured patient files were current and followed all State of Florida issued guidelines
• Achieved eCommerce financial performance goals
Fleet Operations Manager – ImperialDade Paper – Maryland 2018 - 2019
• Managed three distribution centers sized 1million sq. ft. with 50+ employees
• Managed employee performance, allocated driver assignments and maintained all vehicles
• Recruited commercial drivers & collaborated with temp agencies for daily operation fulfillment Operations Manager – R.A.S. Delivery – Maryland 2016 - 2017
• Managed day-to-day operations of contracted drivers, warehouse, and customer service staff
• Provided support for 20 contractors and drivers including schedules, training, and onboarding processes
• Conducted 5-7 training/coaching sessions per month focused on the customer experience and DOT regulations
• Monitored inventory 30 times per month to ensure accuracy & progress throughout the warehouse District Operations Manager – HD Supply – Nationwide 2007 - 2016
• Four internal promotions: Corporate Technical Trainer, Warehouse Manager & DC Supervisor
• Full warehouse inventory responsibility and ownership including wall-to-wall inventory, mandatory cycle counts and audits of $25 million
• Coordinated trucking logistics; travel routes and time & space maximization for fleet delivery
• Optimized carrier selection and routing guide based on service levels and pricing
• Developed strategies that delivered P&L results and orchestrated resourcing to exceed goals
• Trained 2,500 employees nationwide including Regional, District and Branch Managers