Ed Jackson

About Ed Jackson

Versatile Distribution Center Operations Leader who is business driven, associate focused, and goal-oriented. Extensive experience in the management of multi-channel operations in challenging business conditions. I have provided leadership in numerous startup and transition initiatives, company restructuring efforts, and warehouse system and material handling implementations. Recognized as a trusted leader by all levels of the organization, demonstrating a high level of integrity. I am equally successful in collaborative environments as well as efforts that require independent, objective, and analytical based decision-making. Continuous success in driving operational efficiency and improvement, fostering positive associate morale, and creating distribution center value to the overall company. Specific Experience:• Small to Large Scale Distribution Center Management• Direct to Consumer/Ecommerce Fulfillment• Retail Store Distribution • Soft and Hard Line Merchandise Processing• Value-Added Services• Distribution Center Start-up • Peak Season Planning and Execution • Budget and P&L Management • Continuous Improvement Focus• KPI Development• Service Level Improvement• Seasonal Hiring and Training • Performance Management• Pay for Performance Programs• Coaching and Team Building• Associate Relations/Development

Experience

1. Vice President Operations

   Harry & David

   Jan 2022 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Site leader for the Harry and David Distribution Center in Hebron, Ohio. Facility handles the Ecommerce fulfillment for Harry and David and several other 1800 Flowers Food Brands. The site also handles finished gift production assembly and wholesale distribution for Harry and David.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  BS Business Administration, Transportation and Logistics

Skills

• Loss Prevention
• Team Management
• Start-Ups
• Logistics Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Pkms
• Transportation
• Financial Analysis
• Warehousing
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Budgets
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Retail
• P&L
• Supply Chain
• Hiring
• Business Process Improvement
• Performance Management
• Seasonal Hiring
• Customer Service
• 3pl
• Warehouse Management
• Supply Chain Operations
• Training
• Logistics
• Customer Satisfaction
• Operations Management
• Business Analysis
• Kpi Implementation
• Quality Assurance
• Shipping
• Direct to Consumer
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Distribution Center Operations
• Service Level Management