Randy Gilbert

Experience

1. Vice President of Supply Chain

   Etna Supply

   Aug 2014 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US

   Led Branch Operations, Warehouse/Distribution, Purchasing, Inventory Management across 20 locations in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana • Designed the layout and lean processes for new sq. ft. distribution center. • Led construction, set-up, training and inventory move to support DC opening. • Launched budgeting processes for operations teams, drove safety program across the organization. • Cultivated a team of regional managers empowering them to build sales and drive consistent execution across the organization. • Drove 25% improvement in inventory turns while reducing inter-network transportation by 40%+. • Implemented VMI with major vendors while simultaneously securing a DOT audit/compliance program, slotting software and MSDS/SOP deployment systems. • Evaluated analytics and set KPI’s to cover functional, location and supply chain wide metrics. • Drove training, development and collaboration across functional teams.

Education

• Clarkson University

  Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Engineering and Management/Industrial Engineering

• Clarkson University

  Master of Science, Management Systems/Operations Management

  1992 — 1994

• SUNY Canton

  Associate of Science, Engineering Science