Dean Arnold

About Dean Arnold

VALUE PROPOSITION I am highly effective in global logistics and supply chain operations, with extensive experience as an executive mitigating risk in supply chain environments for providers of industrial equipment and services. My success is driven by my ability to optimize carriers performance and network designs, resulting in substantial gains in timeliness and cost reductions.SUMMARY Engaging Global Logistics & Supply Chain Executive possessing a winning blend of business expertise, skill in inventory management and transportation, and practical experience in large organizations. Leverages a unique mix of strategic and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning the effort of strong teams with organizational objectives. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Directed logistics, inventory, and transportation across 50 service centers and seven manufacturing facilities in 30 countries. Delivered solid results, lowering inventory by 26% in the first year and increasing inventory accuracy to 95%, improving supplier on-time delivery by 9%, diversifying risk with additional suppliers, and improving Purchase Price Variance (PPV) savings by 5%. Designed a consolidated trucking network that eliminated 50% of costs and produced $3M in first-year savings.Specialties: Supply Chain and Logistics Operations, Policy and Procedure Development, Improving On-time Shipments, Vendor Relationship Management, International Environments, Employee Training, Inventory Management, Risk Management, Team Leadership

Experience

1. Senior Manager Transportation

   Hilti North America

   Jan 2025 — Present · Tulsa, OK, US

   Responsible for overall carrier management and its related systems for North America.

Education

• Louisiana State University

  BS, Management

  1988 — 1992

• Troy University

  Master of Science - MS, Management

  1993 — 1995

• TASIS-Switzerland

  HS Diploma, College Prep

  1985 — 1988

Skills

• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Team Building
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Customer Service
• Business Development
• Continuous Improvement
• 3pl
• Warehouse Management
• Ltl
• Materials Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Air Freight
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Transportation
• Six Sigma
• Freight
• Logistics
• Training
• New Business Development
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• Shipping
• Team Leadership
• Industrial Engineering
• Account Management
• Procurement
• Ocean
• Operations Management
• Logistics Management
• Lean Six Sigma
• Analysis
• Negotiation
• Sales
• Pricing
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing