Brian Riley

About Brian Riley

Visionary and top-performing executive with extensive experience leading global operations, developing strategic solutions, and driving performance improvements across complex, multimillion-dollar business environments. Excel at designing and executing strategies that optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery.* Adept at aligning operational goals with broader corporate objectives while fostering high-impact partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure business continuity and high-performance standards. Recognized for producing millions in cost savings by streamlining operations, amplifying efficiencies, and improving overall business processes.* Succeeded in overseeing large-scale implementations and capital projects, including designing and launching new facilities and consolidating regional operations to streamline workflows. Demonstrated strong negotiation and contract management expertise, driving profitable partnerships and improving customer satisfaction through results-driven solutions.Areas of Expertise:* Global Supply Chain Strategy* End-to-End Supply Chain Solutions* Supply Chain Transformation* Freight & Shipping Optimization* Stakeholder Engagement Development* Adaptability & SustainabilitySelected Career Achievements:* Developed and executed a global plan that delivered over $100M in cost savings by optimizing workflow processes, enhancing operational footprint, improving inventory effectiveness, and simplifying productivity across the organization.* Implemented projects that delivered $65MM in cost savings. Executed transition of three 3PL providers within existing distribution network. Headed two four member teams, overseeing the delivery of a project pipeline that resulted in $30MM in cost savings. Insourced five manufacturing lines in Chicago, enhancing operational control and reducing reliance on external manufacturing.

Experience

1. Global Strategy Lead, Logistics

   Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

   Jan 2022 — Present

Education

• Michigan State University

  Executive Development Program, Masters in Supply Chain Management

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Executive MBA, Global Supply Chain

• DePaul University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  2001 — 2006

Skills

• Customer Service
• Customer Service & Satisfaction
• Logistics
• New Business Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Staff Performance Optimization
• Team Building
• Management
• Innovative Operations Leadership
• Supply Chain
• Supply Chain Management
• Reverse Logistics
• Warehouse Management
• Materials Management
• Production Planning
• Business Development
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Purchasing
• Employee Management
• Production Schedules
• Staff Supervision & Training
• Inventory Management
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Sales
• Sales Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Sap/Enterprise Software
• Logistics Management
• Internal Communications
• Warehouse Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Order Fulfillment
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Distribution Operations