Warren B.

Experience

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  Papa John's International

  Feb 2010 - Aug 2013

  Shift Team Lead

  Collaborated with the regional store manager to over-deliver target KPIs, covering COGS optimization through demand forecasting, staffing metrics, FIFO and inventory management, and health/safety improvement. Developed experience and skills in staff and customer conflict resolution, customer satisfaction, professional training, inventory control, time management, quality assurance, and creative problem solving.

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  Miami University

  Oct 2014 - May 2016

  Groundskeeper

  Implemented a robust campus beautification strategy, collaborating with a team of 6 to cover a 7 square mile area of responsibility, while attending Miami University full time. Managed customer relationships and project strategy/implementation, working with campus leadership to include direct coordination with the university president. Effectively and efficiently balanced full-time enrollment with groundskeeping responsibilities and 20+ hours/week of Naval Reserve Officer Training Coprs duties. Gained insights and experience into equipment preventative maintenance, hazardous materials control measures, inventory control, project planning and execution, and customer relationship management. Show less

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  Suff's Furniture & Rugs

  Dec 2014 - Sept 2016

  Distribution Manager

  Led 4-person team managing distribution operations for 2 warehouses, including inventory control for over $300,000 of assets. Forecasted equipment needs and integrated with sales staff to ensure quality assurance and customer satisfaction. Led sales-based incentive that generated additional revenue at no additional cost. Developed and implemented process improvements for product distribution and repair processes, reducing product time in inventory and customer wait times.

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  II Marine Expeditionary Force

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2022

  Logistics Program Manager

  • Spearheaded the optimization of 12 logistics and environmental safety programs for a 550-person military unit, resulting in a 25% reduction in supply chain costs.• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives across all logistics programs, resulting in an average annual cost savings of $500K and increased efficiency by 20%.• Implemented material readiness efficiencies through analysis of inventory data, resulting in a reduction of excess inventory by 20% across all logistics programs. Show less

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  Conagra Brands

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

  Associate Brand Manager - Snack Pack and Swiss Miss

  • Managed P&L accounts for Snack Pack and Swiss Miss with a combined annual revenue of $0.5B, delivering consistent profitability through cost optimization initiatives and pricing strategies.• Drove forecast accuracy through analysis of base and incremental trends, leveraging CPI and Scrum initiatives with Supply and Demand planning counterparts to achieve annual fill rates of 95%+ while reducing distressed-related costs by over $2M.• Generated a 3-year growth strategy for Snack Pack and Swiss Miss by analyzing sales trends, consumer insights and competitive landscape, resulting in a projected revenue growth of $30M. Show less

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  Vail Health

  Nov 2023 - now

  Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics