Ashley Barbee

Experience

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  Amazon

  Jun 2001 - Jun 2004

  Area Manager

  • Served as front-line supervisor for fully automated TUL Fulfillment Center. Oversaw operations, inclusive of order packing, Crisplant, outbound conveyable and non-conveyable departments, and flow.o Gained subject matter expertise regarding inventory control systems within multiproduct automated distribution center.• Assigned/delegated projects and work orders to appropriate parties. Supported skill development to maintain critical SOPs in alignment with company policies and center regulations. • Orchestrated onboarding and training sessions for seasonal employees and various company ambassadors.• Led teams of up to 100 through peak volume seasons.• Measured and evaluated workflows and productivity to ensure efficient and orderly processing.• Identified and addressed areas for improvement, developing new processes to bolster accuracy and consistency of order fulfillment, utilizing Kaizen and Six Sigma methodologies.• Resolved conflicts with empathy and discretion, creating trusting and people-focused work environments. Show less

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  H-E-B

  Jun 2004 - now

  • Recruited by VP to spearhead existing and future multisite e-Commerce fulfillment centers across Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston. Own all eFC digital fulfillment operations inclusive of curbside orders and home delivery. • Define and deploy highly efficient, data-driven SOPs, guide technical implementation, and site planning/construction for fulfillment centers (100k+ sq. ft).• Focus internal efforts on reducing strain of high-volume shopping in-store, creating more user-friendly digital shopping experiences. Ensure highest quality of all products to maintain customer satisfaction. • Serve as project leader, directing productivity for operations leaders, team leaders, associate team leaders, delivery drivers, and hourly warehouse partners. Aggregate data, reporting findings and collaborate with senior leaders to make decisions.• Utilize advanced technical knowledge to operate Manhattan Warehouse Operating System, Swiss Log Auto Store/Conveyor System, and other in-house developed technologies. Show less • Facilitated all departmental activities encompassing delivery operations, distribution center services, and supported on site fleet maintenance. Managed $36M budget & 250+ drivers covering 18M+ terminal miles. • Fulfilled all orders with consideration for delivery schedules, backhaul, third party coordination, special requests, and other ad hoc transportation needs. • Utilized robust technology acumen to align all information within various platforms: Transportation Management System, Yard Management System, OminTrax, Warehouse Management System (EXE).• Coached/mentored staff of 350+ across operations leadership, dispatch, delivery, yard spotters, and hourly dock associates. Fostered collaborative culture centered on exceeding customer and corporate objectives.• Liaised with store leaders and internal customers to guide continuous improvement and align processes. Show less • Promoted to coordinate all receiving, shipping, and inventory control departments at distribution center supporting 160 H-E-B retail locations across Houston, Corpus Christi, Dallas, and other East Texas areas. • Owned upwards of $500M in sales and expense budgets. Forecasted and evaluated volume/labor needs to enhance enterprise operations to sustain growth YoY.• Selected by senior leaders for intimate knowledge of capital delivery process to direct $15M capital expansion project for the Houston Frozen Food Facility. Project focused on remediating capacity constraints and cost reduction due to off-site storage. • Led teams of 250+ operations leaders, team leaders, and warehousing employees across two facilities.• Championed employee retention by providing cross-training, recognizing exemplary employees, and organizing regular team building opportunities. Cultivated cross-team collaboration for employees.• Built trusting relationships with retail store leaders and other internal customers by providing consistent and transparent communications. • Ensured safe and compliant working environments and maintained SQF Food Safety certification. • Selected as one of 14 top performers to participate in year-long program, “Accelerating Leadership Capabilities.” Worked directly with Senior Leadership Team, gaining deep understanding of business best practices. Show less • Hired as Operations Team Leader to schedule labor and direct process flow for $35M+ in inventory, encompassing dry goods, frozen foods, deli, produce, and market items. Established procedures to ensure streamlined order selection, processing, shipment, and customer/business delivery. o Recognized by senior leaders for ability to adapt within new industry, receiving promotion to Facility Operations Leader in 2006.• Managed internal systems, tracking daily inventory and production as well as labor forecasting.• Balanced departmental needs by generating daily and weekly work schedules to ensure balanced flow of goods through the internal supply chain.• Leveraged previous training experience to direct hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance reviews, and incentive allocations for teams of ~100-200+. • Reviewed goals to align productivity and throughput, making necessary adjustments to labor scheduling to meet established objectives on time and within budget. Show less

  • Director of eCommerce Fulfillment Operations

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Digital Fulfillment Leader - Houston/Northwest Food & Drug

    Jan 2021 - Feb 2024

  • Facility Leader II, Warehousing & Transportation

    Oct 2014 - Jan 2021

  • Facility Leader I, Warehousing (Frozen Foods, Dry Grocery, & Refrigerated Foods)

    Jun 2010 - Oct 2014

  • Operations Team Leader / Facility Operations Leader

    Jun 2004 - Jun 2010