David French

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About David French

Highly experienced in Supply Chain, Distribution Center and Logistics Management. Strong business development professional with over 30 years managing P & Ls in multi-site, multi-channel logistics operations. Operational Leadership | Entrepreneurial Spirit Email: chifrench@comcast.net Sr Operations Director experienced in ERP and WMS, WES and WCS software with multiple distribution center oversight. P&L budget development and management with KPI analytics reporting. Knowledgeable in all aspects of the warehousing, distribution, logistics and inventory control processes. Highly experienced in fast paced high-volume operations that require quick thinking and actions for success. Focused efforts on continuous process improvements and network optimization utilizing Lean Six Sigma and other Operations Excellence and Continuous Improvement tools. Strong resolve ensuring all SLAs are met and customer service is held to the highest standards. Focused on maintaining excellent working relationships with cross functional teams. Emphasis put on ensuring team building efforts are ongoing and maintaining open lines of communication while creating a positive work culture CORE COMPETENCIES * Operational Leadership * Team Building / Employee Engagement * Budgeting and P&L Management * Strong Analytical Skills * ERP, WMS, WES, WCS * Critical Thinking * Lean Six Sigma Driver / Continuous Improvement * Project Management * Change Management ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Transformed the entire supply chain at Hickory Farms leading a series of network optimization studies, facility consolidations, and the construction of a new facility from a greenfield project. This project was fully completed and operational on time and saved the organization several million dollars annually.* Lead the operations through years of lean six sigma events in areas of assembly, warehousing, order fulfillment and peak season planning and execution. The resulting successes of these Kaizen events saved the organization hundreds of thousands of dollars with focused sustainability * Identified opportunity and championed a print and apply automation project for e-commerce shipments that was successfully implemented in less than 5 months. The initiative let to an increased throughput capacity by 40% and lower costs per shipment by 25% Contact me at chifrench@comcast.net for any DC leadership opportunities.