David S. Brink

Experience

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  Omron Electronics

  Jan 1992 - Sept 2004

  Distribution Manager

  Directly accountable for the overall management, cost control, budgeting, supplier negotiations, transportation, warehousing, maintaining accuracy on multi-million dollar inventory and distribution of products throughout North and South America supporting divisional sales of $250 million while managing a staff of 60 individuals within a 100K square foot facilityDivisional Project Manager for ERP/WMS implementation (JDE). Implemented RF technology for processing incoming materials achieving an 80% improvement in throughput. Introduced 24-hour, 7-day emergency logistic capability to meet the growing needs of a Fortune 100 customer base. Show less

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  Touchtunes

  Sept 2004 - Nov 2007

  Director of Operations

  Responsible for the development and expansion of U.S. operations for newer start up organization overseeing and managing inventory, transportation, customer technical support, supplier negotiations product warranty repairs, supply chain, and managing the U.S. operations facility.

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  Fidelitone

  May 2008 - May 2010

  Director of Logistics

  Managing logistics, distribution and operations for a national 3PL with $350 million in revenue. Responsibility included managing 5 facilities totaling .5 million square feet of storage, labor management, customer relations and budgeting, profit/loss with 5 direct managers and over 200 indirect reports with over 4-million in package volume.

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  Brink, LLC

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Consultant

  Providing solutions to businesses in the development of “Best in Class” operational excellence through process improvements, technology, Lean and automation, to achieve optimization in labor, space and supply chain performance.Open for full time or contractual opportunities.

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  MISUMI

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Senior Logistics Manager

  Responsible for multi-site operations, logistics, distribution, management and transportation negotiations including budgeting, hiring, and continual process improvements, managing imports/brokerage, reporting directly to the President.Managed the opening of a 2nd D.C. in Los Angeles including design, equipment sourcing, and hiring. Expanded order processing time resulting in achieving 100% same day shipping.Project lead for the implementation of C-TPAT to achieve reduction in U.S. Customs delays. Show less

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  Batteries Plus

  Jun 2012 - Oct 2014

  Distribution Manager

  Responsible for overseeing and managing all distribution, inventory, talent acquisition, and continual process improvements in a fast paced paperless 24/7 day operation.Reduced headcount by 15% as sales increased by over 18% through KPI development and driving continuous improvement. Increased order fulfillment productivity by 19% through velocity planning and inventory management.

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  TriPak Consulting Group

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Business Develpment -Contract Consulting

  Providing expertise in operational cost analysis and project justification to mid and large Fortune 500 client base. Responsible for evaluating and presenting labor savings and process improvement solutions.

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  Leonard Buildings and Truck Accessories

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Logistics Manager

  Managed all company product distribution and logistic networks. Accountable for bench-marking, cost analysis, logistic optimization within three key product markets supporting 57 retail stores within a five state area.• Reduced stock outs by over 51% through a network redistribution program allowing for sale targets to be surpassed• Expanded DC operational hours allowing for later shipping capabilities to meet increased sales growth• Implemented order allocation system allowing for on time order fulfillment to meet customer expectations• Increase weekly store delivers by 150% allowing for reduced store inventories and greater profitability Show less

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  UPI, N.A., Inc

  Jan 2017 - now

  Distribution and Production Manager - North American Project Manger

  Distribution Warehousing & Production Manger – North America Project MangerMember of the leadership team in S.C. for the worlds fifth largest agricultural chemical company.Responsibilities include managing all inventory of raw & finished goods, site level budgeting and staffing, implementation of WMS and new RFID Track & Trace project, and finished good distribution.