Brian Gahlon

Responsible for directing all aspects of the distribution operation across 7 locations throughout the United States, including inventory, shipping and receiving, and maintenance of facilities and fleet, capital improvements need to improve distribution and process or system improvements.

Direct and control all aspects of the P&L via production KPIs, quality assurance, sales, and administrative segments of the Plant operations. This position is responsible for driving a culture of engagement and a positive and productive work environment for all personnel. Lead a team of 200 employees and accountable for driving revenue of $60- million. Responsibilities: Selects, develops, trains, and motivates staff to ensure attainment of short- and long-term growth objectives Directs Operations, Finance, and Sales of a multiple shift manufacturing facility, including the development of a highly responsive production team Directs the plant team on quality & service improvement and continuous improvement in all aspects of the business Develops and improves measurement and control systems to ensure highly effective performance in the areas of productivity, quality, and cost containment Develops business plans and budgets to contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the Company Oversees the effective management of inventory control, warehousing, planning/scheduling, and delivery Identifies areas requiring improvements and ensures the appropriate production or administrative functional areas implement necessary actions Responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards for all employees Supports the implementation of automated systems throughout the Plant Remains informed of competitive activities, trends in the market, as well as maintain a sound relationship with customers

• Oversee the entirety of manufacturing procedures in our facility, seeking out and identifying processes that can be profitably improved and optimized. • Develop manufacturing plans and production schedules, establish, and enforce safety protocols, and improve organizational performance wherever possible. • Develop manufacturing plans and production schedules that maximize efficient use of resources and minimize overhead costs. • Identify manufacturing and organizational procedures to be optimized and implement effective changes to increase overall profitability • Develop safety protocols to ensure worker safety • Manage and develop relationships with materials vendors • Ensure timely and safe shipment procedures, especially during periods of heightened demand • Promote a positive culture of high-performance and continuous improvement where values of safety, continuous learning and a commitment to quality are visible and measurable. • Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach; assign accountabilities, set clear objectives, establish priorities, monitor and evaluate results frequently.

Essential Responsibilities - Drive operational excellent, with the combination of tactical and strategic change and develop an leadership team that has the skills, ability and commitment to exceed our business results. - Lead and overseeing all aspects of Warehousing, Fulfillment, Distribution activities - Oversight of 3PL operations - P&L Management, responsible for overall operational financial results for Distribution, Fulfilment and Warehousing operations. - Set's vision for operational excellence and holds direct reports accountable for meeting and controlling operational excellence - Leader of Safety and promotes a overall safety environment and culture that supports our meaning that our employees are #1.

Responsible for the overall success of our 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) warehouse & fulfillment operations through the accurate and safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely distribution of customer products and goods in a 3PL, domestic, and international client centric environment. This role is focused on providing Skybridge clients a high level of service by exceeding customer service levels, quality, maintaining inventory accuracy, warehouse process/procedures, task-prioritization, and staff leadership.

Key Responsibilities: • Responsible for leading the day-today operations of a 1.2 million square foot facility that is direct to consumer center within the Bluestem Brands network, but not limited to, the ongoing logistics, transportation, inventory, pack/ship operation, continuous improvement program, and financials in order to provide world class service to our customers while achieving annual goals, operational metrics, and the financial plan. • Provide direct and indirect leadership for the distribution/fulfillment centers' leadership team and up to 750 employees in the planning and execution of short, medium and long-term operational plans for the assigned location. • Working collaboratively with the other supply chain leaders on divisional and company initiatives. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with individual brand leadership teams and drive a culture of service (for internal clients and external customers) throughout all areas of responsibility. • Lead a team to ensure that key daily operational goals and metrics for distribution/fulfillment operations are on target and within defined service level agreements (SLAs). • Prepare, forecast, and manage the distribution center budget to achieve key department goals. • Manage key projects required to achieve key business initiatives such as SKU optimization, vendor compliance, WMS updates, and LMS updates while ensuring that timelines, budgetary targets, and milestones are met. • Develop and foster a culture of forward thinking and planning to stay ahead of current business growth and/or future acquisitions.

Responsible for Warehouse Operations of an 1.2 million square foot Distribution Facility. Development of fulfillment quarterly, annual, and long-term planning and budgeting. Creates strategies and tactics to ensure Fulfillment short- and long-term plans are met or exceeded. Evaluates production results to leverage successes and address issues. Acts as functional visionary to recommend changes that are necessary to ensure competitiveness. Creates focus on continuous improvement at every level. Leads and inspires a motivated team that exhibits a culture high in productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities: • Manage the accurate and timely process of Inbound Receipts, Production Control, Replenishment, QC, Picking, Packing, Shipping, and Returns Processing of customer orders. • Lead all areas in a manner which ensures the fixed and variable budget goals are exceeded. • Manage changes in operating procedures to improve effectiveness, efficiency, quality, safety, morale, and customer service in a manner which ensures the fixed and variable budget goals are exceeded. Proven Results: • Shift Performance increase by 10.7% YOY • Shift Utilization increase by 5.4% YOY • Employee retention improved 13.1% YOY • Customer order processing improved by 33% YOY

Key Responsibilities: • Manage two facilities equaling over 450,000 square feet and 13 Operation Supervisors. • Interact daily with other departments, customers and plants to coordinate business objectives and support. • Financial Management: review estimates for routine delivery jobs consistent with budgeted and actual costs, as well as desired operating profits established. Proven Results: • SLA (Service Level Agreement) status for all eight clients current are at a 100% • Fulfillment accuracy – 99.94%, • Inventory Management accuracy – 99.97% • Managed an 80,000 square feet facility startup in 33 days. • Average margin increase – 8.3% • 100% client retention