Brett Bumgarner
Strategic Leader | Project Management Expert | Driving Operational Excellence & Business Growth
- Role
- Senior Project Manager at Dematic
- Location
- Olathe, KS, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brett Bumgarner
Results-driven operations leader and senior project manager with extensive experience in warehouse automation and integrated material handling systems. I specialize in developing, implementing, and optimizing complex automation solutions, including ASRS, pallet and case conveyor, robotics, AGVs, AMRs, and WMS/WCS software solutions. With a proven track record of leading large-scale projects (in excess of $100m), I excel in managing highly skilled, cross-functional teams, including indirect reports, to drive operational excellence and efficiency. Passionate about leveraging technology, process optimization, and strategic leadership to enhance supply chain performance and business growth.
Experience
Senior Project Manager
Apr 2019 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US
As a Senior Project Manager at Dematic, I lead the delivery of complex, multimillion-dollar warehouse automation and material handling projects from concept through commissioning. My role combines technical expertise with project leadership, ensuring successful execution across diverse teams, trades, and stakeholders.I bring hands-on experience with advanced automation technologies including Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)—such as tugger AGVs, unit load carriers, forklift AGVs, tow tractors, pallet movers, and mobile goods-to-person AMRs—as well as Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) including unit load cranes, mini load cranes, and high-bay storage. I also manage projects incorporating shuttle and micro-fulfillment solutions such as Dematic Multishuttle, pallet shuttle, and AutoStore.In addition to project execution, I support solutions development by ensuring execution feasibility through comprehensive reviews of system design, schedules, risks, and contractual requirements. This dual focus allows me to bridge engineering, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure that solutions are not only innovative but also practical, efficient, and deliverable.My approach is grounded in Lean Six Sigma and PMP best practices, with a proven track record of driving stakeholder alignment, mitigating risk, and delivering projects that consistently achieve performance, schedule, and financial goals.
Education
Iowa State University
B.S. Transportation and Logistics/Business Management, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
1999 — 2003
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