Deaushay L. Watts, MBA

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2012

  Supervised incoming supplies and equipment, standardized maintenance data, maintained safety stock levels, and increased the quality and accuracy of warehouse KPI’s. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS→ Regularly provided accurate and precise logistical data heavily relied upon by Senior Officers. → Responsible for training civilians and soldiers on the maintenance and logistics standards and systems.→ Maintained service records, operator licensing records, ordering and managing repair parts, dispatching vehicles and equipment.→ Established and maintained stock lists, material control, inventory, supply reports, accounting, and maintenance reports. Show less

  • Logistics & Maintenance Manager

    Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

  • Logistics Manager

    Jun 2007 - Jan 2010

  • Senior Logistics Specialist

    Jan 2005 - Jun 2007
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  HD Supply

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  Managed 24K+ SKUs within a 500K sq. ft. start-up facility producing $340K daily sales volume and $85M in annual revenue.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS→ Awarded the “#1 Distribution Center” companywide for 2 consecutive years by augmenting the picking productivity by 29% through the re-slotting of high-velocity SKU's and racking designs.→ Executed a 99.5% inventory accuracy record by generating a robust cycle counting process.→ Abated headcount expenses by 50% through the utilization of min\max data management and vendor compliance to improve overall space utilization. Show less Oversaw a team of 42 associates delivery of efficient picking, loading, and movement of all parcel and bulk items within a 500K sq. ft. facility executing a 99.7% fill rate across 27 routes to over 300 customers daily.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:→ Increased picking efficiency by 29% and accuracy by 33% by leading a warehouse transition project from a manual picking system to a voice picking platform that resulting in a ROI within 6 months of implementation.→ Dropped overtime by 25% as a result of redesigning outbound workflows inclusive of sorting, loading, and shipping. → Hiked customer satisfaction ratings to 99.35% by increasing order accuracy. Show less

  • Assistant Distribution Manager (Receiving)

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  • Assistant Distribution Manager (Shipping)

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
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  Sunland Logistics Solutions

  Sept 2017 - now

  Handpicked for a company-established role reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, overseeing all warehouse locations, and leading high-performing teams. Directed long-term strategic planning, mission vision, and organizational effectiveness. Acted as the primary liaison and P&L owner between the company and clients. Ensured peak efficiency, high employee engagement, and optimal internal margins. Developed and presented proposals to address business issues and implement sustainable corrective solutions. Show less

  • VP of Operations & Transportation

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Senior Director of Operations

    Jul 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Director Of Operations

    Sept 2017 - Jul 2022