Becky Long

Oversee day-to-day operations of 1M sq. ft. distribution (Sidney, NE), 65,000 sq. ft. returns facility (Oshkosh, NE), and 600,000 sq. ft. distribution center (Tooele, UT) for retailer generating $4B+ annually. Manage annual operating budgets of $30M+, consistently analyzing workflow and operational costs to capitalize on opportunities to reduce costs and streamline operations. Maintain inventory integrity for 109,000+ SKUs and $120M+ worth of merchandise across all facilities. Champion growth and development opportunities for 700+ employees, securing grants and introducing initiatives to develop leaders, improve employee relations, and enhance teamwork through team-building . Lead capital investment projects valued at $1M+, leveraging expertise and leadership to launch new facilities and streamline operations.

Simultaneously directed operational processes for 1M sq. ft. distribution (Sidney, NE) and 65,000 sq. ft. returns facility (Oshkosh, NE) while controlling facilities budgets of up to $20M, creating safe work environment, and supervising workforce of 250 to 300. Acted as Stakeholder and sponsored corporate initiatives such as New Distribution Center project in Tooele, UT and Supply Chain Outfitter Development project.

Supervised operations and budget for multi-channel distribution functions, maintaining inventory integrity for up to $186M in merchandise while processing $1B in annual sales. Sponsored large capital projects like multi-unit packaging systems, tilt tray re-control, and automated packaging processes with return of investment of 1.5 to 2.2 years. Guided workforce of 700 to 1,200 associates, continuously offering opportunities for professional and leadership development to create robust team; initiated and sponsored grant-funded leadership development training for 60+employees.

Forecasted daily, weekly, and annual product volumes to facilitate operational workflow and transportation schedules. Led multi-departmental teams, set goals, coordinated group meetings, appraised performance, and promoting growth. Networked with internal and external partners, aligning strategic operation plans with procedures to achieve 99.85% on-time service and optimal customer satisfaction. Appointed to Divisional Warehouse Management Configuration Team and supported special project assignments. Worked with external vendor and internal systems team to design, develop, and configure divisional distribution centers and transition from legacy to new warehouse management system. Enabled and organized unit and functional testing phases, go-live implementation testing, and post-install issue resolution of warehouse management system. Developed and incorporated 25-person Divisional Order Resolution Team to troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and resolve order fulfillment issues, effectively maintaining customer service levels.

Minor studies - Industrial Safety