brian skogebo

* Directed the Apple account providing third party logistics services in very fast-paced environment including new product launches and seasonal peaks such as Back-to-School and Christmas. RESPONSIBILITIES included ensuring order fulfillment, P/L budget oversight, ISO compliance, staff management, responding to customer requirements, KPI reporting (business metrics) to senior management, and achieving high levels of operational performance. * Increased contribution margin by 25% through personnel and methodology changes. * Using Operation Excellence techniques, increased productivity by 50%. * Ensured high level of customer satisfaction through communication and process improvements. * Consistently met or exceeded customer KPIs of: inventory, cycle count, picking accuracy, on time delivery and dock-to-stock. * Promoted safety awareness with monthly safety training and safety themed contests. * Ensured the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment are properly maintained and met or exceeded American Institute of Baking (AIB) requirements.

* Directed all operations of large scale, mattress manufacturing facility. * RESPONSIBILITIES included controlling $4.5 M in finished goods and raw material inventories using daily and monthly cycle counts and providing leadership to 125 staff for all operating activities including warehouse, delivery, inventory control, and supply chain management. * Increased operating revenue from $6 M to $45 M. * Implemented Radio Frequency (RF) material receiving and picking system increasing efficiency and productivity by 40%. * Managed 300% increase in manufacturing output. * Empowered self-directed teams, eliminating all production supervisor positions reducing operational costs, while improving morale and performance through mentoring and training. * Promoted safety awareness and professional working environment. * Coordinated move and layout of new 135,000 sq. ft. warehouse facility.

Identified field support requirements and recommended tools and test equipment for the B-2 bomber program. RESPONSIBILITIES included creating SOPs for equipment usage, liaising between design engineers and production staff for tool manufacturing, performing maintenance and maintainability demonstrations for customers. Held a SECRET security clearance.

Supported the design and development of ground support equipment for the West Coast space shuttle launch complex. RESPONSIBILITIES included performing maintenance and maintainability demonstrations for customers. Held a SECRET security clearance.

Directed 300,000 sq. ft. warehouse providing third party logistic services for over 30 accounts. RESPONSIBILITIES included leading team of 80 staff in executing day-to-day customer orders per plan, inventory monitoring, tracking business metrics (KPIs) and maximizing productivity, quality, and service. Customer responsibilities included contract oversight, new account on boarding, and customer relationship management. Successfully managed the startup of 14 new accounts Implemented American Institute of Baking (AIB) requirements for food handling. Met strict compliance requirements for the storage, handling and storage of human heart valves.