David Pickrel

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About David Pickrel

A proven distribution, transportation, and supply chain manager who effectively directs all aspects of high-volume operations generating millions of dollars in annual revenue in startup and growth settings. Excels in recruiting, training, and developing peak-performing, cross-functional teams focused on achieving all customer timelines and requirements. Drives adoption of best practices, safety protocols, and process improvements to reduce operational/labor costs and increase overall profitability. CORE STRENGTHS: TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT LEAN/SIX SIGMA STRATEGIC PLANNING P&L MANAGEMENT COST CONTROLS RISK MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY MANAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT INVENTORY MANAGEMENT QUALITY CONTROL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT BUDGETING/FORECASTING SAFETY REGULATION CUSTOMER SERVICE PROCESS IMPROVEMENT TEAM BUILDING/MANAGEMENT MS OFFICE WINDOWS SELECT CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: • Opened a sq. ft warehouse for O’Reilly Auto to service 250 stores throughout Texas; directed hiring and training of more than 350 team members, 34 CDL drivers, and 31 supervisors. • Reduced overall labor cost at O’Reilly Auto by 13.8% while increasing distribution volume by 29.9%. • Leveraged Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S initiatives to lift performance, efficiency, and safety; lowered recordable accidents by 78%, resulting in achieving safety goal each year and recognition as the safest distribution center companywide. • Led teams at O’Reilly Auto to achieve recognition as the top distribution center five consecutive years, receiving the Gold Medallion Award; accomplished all key performance indicators and safety standards from 2015 to 2017.