Erica Battiest

o Brought logistics in-house. eliminating over-shoring, reducing delays, and improving cost control o Negotiated freight contracts to reduce costs and improve delivery performance o Led a full digital transformation of logistics and supply chain processes, significantly increasing operational efficiency and data accuracy. o Created and implemented SOPs; introduced excel-based tracking tools for shipments, freight, and vendor performance. o Conducted quarterly reviews and launched KPI-based reporting for logistics performance. o Held Kaizen-based weekly team meetings to drive continuous improvement. o Collaborated with IT and Engineering to resolve WMS, SAP, reporting and integration issues. o Aligned logistics with sales and production to improve inventory visibility and reduce mis-shipments.

o Led end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring cost control, financial accuracy, and on-time delivery to direct-ship customers. o Spearheaded three distribution center startups in Carson, Moreno Valley, and Baltimore, as well as the company’s first transload facility in Carson, CA, expanding operational capacity and optimizing freight handling. o Transitioned the company from paper-based processes to digital tracking and reporting, improving data accuracy, visibility, and decision-making. o Implemented process improvements and automation initiatives that streamlined workflows, reduced errors, and enhanced reporting across the supply chain. o Partnered cross-functionally with Accounting, IT, and Operations to maintain compliance, strengthen controls, and support audit readiness

o Maintained accurate AP/AR entries in SAP/WMS and resolved invoice discrepancies. o Collected data from Floor & Décor Intranet to determine how much inventory the surrounding 40 stores in the region needed to prevent low inventory and meet customer needs. o Generated data-driven reports to support logistics and supply chain decisions

o Meeting supply chain objectives and managing over 40 million dollars of inventory. o Ensuring that all materials and supplies necessary for the efficient performance of the company are in place for efficient picking and accounted for.