Bill Thompson
Senior Director, Operations at GEODIS AMERICAS
- Role
- Senior Director of Operations at GEODIS
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bill Thompson
Pro-active, result-oriented Supply Chain leader with over 30 years of experience in Order Fulfillment, Inventory Control, Vendor Management, Logistics & Shipping, International Freight Transportation and Client Relations in the Warehousing / Distribution sector. Broad-based expertise in creating & reconciling all purchase orders, maintaining accurate inventory, negotiating pricing with current vendors and maintaining vendor relationships. Solid track record of performing internal audits of receiving and shipping departments. Possess knowledge of multiple Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) & OSHA. Strong team builder & facilitator, fosters an atmosphere that encourages highly talented professionals to balance high-level skills & maximum production; maintains a high level of personal drive and an aggressive attitude in achieving results.Expertise In:* Strategy, Vision and Leadership * Production Efficiency & Process Improvement* Logistics, Supply Chain & Transportation* Vendor Management, Negotiation & Contracts* Employee Relations & Communications* Project Management & Problem Solving* Order Fulfillment, Budgeting & Inventory Control * Warehousing & Purchasing / Distribution Operations * Lean Process Improvement Methodologies* 3rd Party Logistics (3PL)* Transformational Leadership & People Management* Communication & Stakeholder Relations* Customer Satisfaction & Presentation Skills * Global Resource Leadership & Capability Development* Benchmarking & Industry Best Practices* e-Commerce & Retail / Wholesale Fulfillment* Preventative Safety Programs* Leading Union and Non-Union Workforces* Contract Labor Negotiations
Experience
Senior Director of Operations
Feb 2020 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Skills
- Procurement
- Team Leadership
- Erp
- Human Resources
- Employee Engagement
- Start-Ups
- Program Management
- Supply Chain Management
- 3pl
- Budgets
- Hiring
- Business Process Improvement
- Operations Management
- Warehousing
- Warehouse Operations
- Supply Chain
- Strategic Planning
- Team Building
- Management
- Transportation
- Distribution Center Operations
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Logistics Management
- Strategy
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Control
- Leadership
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Customer Service
- Forecasting
- Continuous Improvement
- Warehouse Management
- Logistics
- Customer Satisfaction
- Strategic Leadership
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Business Development
- Retail
- Shipping
- Sourcing
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