Bob Muller

About Bob Muller

Seasoned Senior Vice President of Logistics with over two decades of strategic leadership within high-volume e-commerce and parcel transportation sectors. Masterfully steered logistics operations across global markets, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability.* Proven expertise in optimizing supply chain processes, reducing costs, and enhancing service delivery through innovative solutions. Exceptional at leading cross-functional teams, driving continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of empowerment and growth.* Spearheaded major transformation initiatives, including automated fulfillment centers and strategic network analysis, significantly boosting operational outputs. Committed to advancing diversity and strategic talent development, consistently aligning workforce capabilities with corporate objectives. Ensured facility operational capabilities aligned with the strategic vision for future customer experience.Areas of Expertise:* Strategic Leadership * Operational Excellence * Supply Chain Optimization * Cost Reduction * Team Development * Continuous Improvement * Cross-functional Collaboration * Talent Management * InnovationSelected Career Achievements:* Operational Transformation: Achieved significant enhancements in logistics and DC operations, leading to improved service consistency and reduced transit times.* Strategic Leadership: Drove strategic discussions and operational excellence across high-stakes projects, resulting in substantial cost savings and service improvements.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Global Logistics

   Victoria’s Secret & Co.

   Aug 2023 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Spearhead logistics operations across two automated high-volume fulfillment centers, four internally run distribution centers, and one 3PL facility in the EU, managing over associates and delivering more than 30 million parcels annually. Deployed the Flow to Work program, enabling associates to support various functions and minimize overtime. Launched an assembly center team, optimizing labor use during peak seasons and reducing third-party assembly costs. Developed a detailed onboarding and training program to create a supportive culture for new seasonal associates.

Education

• The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  Transportation and Logistics

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Account Management
• Sales
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supply Chain
• Contract Negotiation
• Shipping
• Warehousing
• Transportation
• Merchandising
• Management
• Team Building
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Warehouse Management
• Retail
• Logistics
• Customer Satisfaction
• Loss Prevention
• Freight
• Business Process Improvement
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• 3pl
• Logistics Management
• P
• Performance Management
• International Logistics
• Income Statement
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Six Sigma
• Demand Planning
• Customer Service
• Warehouse Operations
• Vendor Management
• Strategic Planning
• Budgets
• Inventory Management