brian mutter

Directs multiple warehouses providing operational leadership, inventory management, and truck and MHE fleet management. Scope includes 14 warehouses, 55 retail stores, e-commerce support, 300 employees, and 350 assets in 7 states. Drives continuous improvement and flawless execution of day-to-day customer delivery processes. Led freight reduction initiative totaling $430k in annual savings by minimizing store to store courier services and warehouse to warehouse LTL transfers. Led Routing Optimization project for delivery fleet projecting annual savings of $900k. Provided continuous improvement leadership resulting in $100k annualized reduction in fleet and MHE management expenses by establishing a 3rd party services provider overseeing maintenance costs and services. Directed operational and safety compliance by implementing lean practices in warehouse operations improving overall audit scores by 5%. ;

* Leads multiple 3PL warehouse operations providing inventory management, customer service, and Final Mile transportation and logistics. Directs support teams (Control Tower, Site Survey, Field Services) to ensure flawless execution delivering contracted customer KPI performance in six (6) markets over three (3) states (GA, TN, AL) and 3,000 cell sites. * Improved POD KPI metric from 98% to 99.5% by developing daily customer KPI tracker. * Reached 100% on-time compliance of Out of Scope charges by establishing standard work for 3PL reporting. * Eliminated $300k of excess inventory in 3PL warehouse by resolving duplicate purchases by Customer's supply chain. * Improved overall inventory accuracy from 98.5% to 99.5% (one facility reported 100% accuracy) by better utilizing asset tracking software and formalizing inventory reporting processes and conducting regular market inventory audits. * Eliminated contractual penalties of $250k by improving on-time delivery performance. ;

Launched the #2 position in this private $24M company reporting to the President and Owner. Delivered exceptional customer service in this multi-site environment through expert logistics, fleet, and warehouse operations management. Utilized transportation fleet of 9 drivers, 9 tractors, and 25 trailers to deliver on-time performance of 99.2% overall and achieved 100% on-time delivery at our northern Ohio facility. Established standard operating and reporting processes regarding DOT and OSHA regulations which mitigated operational risk factors resulting in zero transportation accidents and zero OSHA Recordable incidents or lost-time injuries. Developed key performance indicators (KPI's) and established performance-based bonus plan for hourly staff. ;

* Implemented Incentive Pay Carton Picking resulting in a 100% productivity gain (43 to 86 cartons/hr) * reduced position turnover by 75% * overall Cartons/Man Hour (CPMH) increased by 19% from 25.3 to 30.2. Directed start-up of client Carton DC (CDC) and Hurricane Deployment DC delivering start-up budget and operating budget at 49% and 8% below goal, respectively, and zero OSHA recordable lost time accidents.

Director of Fulfillment at The HoneyBaked Ham Company at The HoneyBaked Ham Company, LLC