Brian Kearns, CSCP

Experience

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  Sanofi Pasteur

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  Transportation Logistics Intern

  • Oversaw 3 US Distribution Centers of a Global Pharmaceutical manufacturer with 5,000 daily shipments. • Generated 3 monthly reports for senior management on spending, shipment activity, and cost/service analysis for current and potential carriers.• Developed a transportation service monitoring system, identifying annual savings of approximately $520K.• Utilized SAP on daily basis to manage product flow and monitor all shipments in compliance with cold chain (temperature validated) ,FDA and TSA requirements. Show less

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  Amazon

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Operations Management Intern

  Worked at a 1.4 million square foot non-sortable Fulfillment Center working with the Each Receive Area Manager to oversee inbound operations.

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  Amazon

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Area Manager

  • Review the work forecasts and determine productivity requirements to produce during the day to meet the overall building objectives.• Partner with other Area Managers to balance labor ensuring that we are operating a balanced and efficient shift while meeting all goals.• Support all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates.• Proactively identify and lead process improvement initiatives and Lean tools

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  Alarm.com

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2015

  Supply Chain Associate

  • Managed $60K+ in-house inventory for R&D, employee purchases, and demo units through third-party software.• Negotiated 22% cost reduction on fastest moving SKU by establishing large volume purchases.• Oversaw forecasting, procurement, and order fulfillment for PointCentral, an Alarm.com subsidy. Reduced shipping charges by 5% per order, saving $120K YoY.

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  Lidl US

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2018

  Senior Supply Chain Manager

  • Managed orders to 350 suppliers to ensure just-in-time delivery and maximize product freshness for customers.• Successfully launched 30+ stores in coordination with partners in Sales, Logistics, and Facilities/Construction.• Oversaw a team of 15 employees responsible for $30M worth of inventory across approx. 2,200 SKUs.

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  Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2024

  • Managed a team of 81 employees across 8 countries (10 Managers) responsible for all AWS Network Deployment (build and scale), representing $2B+ in spend.• Created Operating Planning requests for budget and headcount based on incoming demand by project type, scaling the team by 4x during my tenure.• Drove Organization level goals for reduced deployment times, efficiency improvements, and cost savings across 11 unique Weekly/Monthly Business Reviews to VP level audience.• Created initial deployment roadmap for AWS’s Machine Learning (ML) fabric, deployed in 11 data centers in 2023. Implemented standard operating procedures and rolled out globally. In 2024,deployed AWS’ ML fabric in 50+ clusters worldwide, increasing Networking capacity for ML by 900% YoY.• Led an organization wide initiative to reduce network deployment lead times through multiple pilot programs. Reducing the P50 mean deployment time 70% over the course of a year. Enabling additional capacity on average 19 days earlier, generating an estimated $350MM in additional revenue YoY.• In 2024, launched an Automation team of 4 IC’s, to better leverage AI tooling to create a unified dashboard for all team level functions. Developed a source of truth for the entire team, used to measure SLA compliance, subtask/project-based tracking against days late to critical path and streamlined reporting. Identified manual tasks that could be automated through tooling. Increasing TIPM efficiency in the aggregate by 12% (dependent on job function). Show less • Managed the deployment of 6 unique Hardware programs across 29 regions in 23 countries, collaborating with various teams for successful execution.• Delivered 230 Phiston SSD Shredders globally, resulting in $3MM savings by bringing maintenance contracts in-house.• Worked with local Data Center Ops, Trade Compliance, Data Center Engineering Ops, Finance, and other departments to create Standard Operating Procedures, established local maintenance/service contracts, and establish reverse logistics channels for each country. Show less

  • Manager, TPM, Global Network Delivery

    Nov 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Technical Program Manager III

    Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

  • Program Manager II

    Aug 2018 - Jan 2021
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  Oracle

  Dec 2024 - now

  Director of Technical Program Management - Multicloud