Michael Schertz

Experience

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  DIRECTV

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2011

  Sr. Director of Supply Chain

  * Responsible for Worldwide Logistics, Planning and Fulfillment for a $200 million transportation and warehousing budget. * Designed and built a multi-facility Logistics infrastructure that scaled for massive revenue growth* Implemented and managed multiple 3rd Party Logistics Providers focused on global transportation and domestic warehouse operations* Renegotiated direct to consumer parcel pricing with major carriers which resulted n $10 million annualized savings * Created a best-in-class international logistics web-based visibility platform* Stood up a demand planning/order fulfillment team for the distribution of $5 billion worth of product to 300+ domestic delivery locations. Show less

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  Gap Inc

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Director of Supply Chain Analytics

  * Mentored a team of Supply Chain Engineers to navigate through complex solutions for network design solutions, fulfillment simulations, inventory positioning, new carrier capabilities and KPI development.* Thought leader for the Supply Chain strategies and analytics for both e-Commerce and Retail divisions. * Designed and implemented a courier zone skip program with same day delivery capabilities for on-line orders saving $2 million annually* Led the parcel carrier negotiations of a $200 million on-line spend which saved $25 million annually Show less

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  Polycom

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  VP of Logistics and Order Management

  Led a global organization of 200+ reports that focused on actionable strategies around Logistics Optimization, Order Management, Warehousing and Trade Compliance.* Implemented a global carrier logistics program which saved $3.5 million annually* Drove a 35% order processing productivity improvement in order by realigning org, building process consistency and infusing new talent * Spearheaded a $500k dimensional freight savings opportunity through engineering packaging re-designs

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  Minted

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Sr. Director of Wholesale and New Business Operations

  * Led the selection, negotiation, and implementation of 3rd party partners for inventory management, warehousing and merchandising across retailers while reducing operating costs by 25%* Implemented 3 make-to-order Art drop ship manufacturers which reduced COGS by $1 million annually, and successfully supported a 50%+ YoY growth* Planned inventory safety stock levels (S&OP) for all manufacturing partners for Greeting Cards, Fine Art, and Home Décor* Drove $2.5 million freight savings across domestic small package and international freight forwarders through negotiations and cube/dim weight optimization Show less

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  ThirdLove

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Sr. Director Operations & Logistics

  * Implemented warehouse productivity enhancements which led to 20% increase in pick efficiencies and a cost reduction of $500k annually* Enacted new returns provider that saved $600k annually* Implemented freight audit and payment company for $12 million annual transportation spend. $500k annualized savings

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  Allbirds

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  Sr. Director Supply Chain Fulfillment & Logistics

  * Implemented portfolio of Freight Forwarders, which created operational flexibility during unprecedented ocean demand* Negotiated 3-year warehouse agreement with robotics automation that saved over $1 million annually*Designed and implemented bi-coastal returns/refurbishment Provider solution that saved $1.5 million annually* Deployed retail brick & mortar logistics provider for 40+ stores at $2 million annual savings over incumbent

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  True Classic

  Apr 2023 - Aug 2024

  Vice President Operations

  * Promoted from Sr. Director to VP within 6 months* Oversaw global operations including transportation, warehousing, back-end technology, and inventory management within NetSuite* Implemented a Multi-Carrier Parcel Management Solution to lower outbound freight costs by over $2 million annually* Implemented Section 321 DC location in Mexico to drive down domestic outbound freight costs by $1 million annually and eliminated over $6.5 million in annual duties* Recovered $3 million in U.S. duties through establishment of a duty drawback program* Opened 4 international warehouses (EU, UK, CA, AU) which eliminated over $3 million in outbound/returns freight costs Show less