Richard Travaglini

About Richard Travaglini

Comprehensive experience in virtually all aspects of distribution and manufacturing operations management, including strategic planning and budget administration, with responsibility for business process re-engineering in highly competitive markets. Skilled in situation assessment, quality cost control, and problem resolution, as well as sales, customer service, inventory control, transportation, pick-pack operations and receiving/shipping procedures. Proven ability to manage change; improve efficiency levels; well-versed in production line streamlining; design and layout distribution facilities and operations.Hire, train, and manage large and diverse teams in fast-paced environments; strong coaching and communication skills.

Experience

1. Vice President of Distribution Operations

   Grainger

   Jul 2022 — Present

   Lead a team of 7 DC Directors responsible for multiple fulfillment sites across the United States from Seattle, WA, to Bordentown, NJ. Individual buildings range in size from square feet to 1.5 million square feet. Total square footage is approximately 7 million square feet and a combined staff of 2400 team members.

Education

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  B.S. Degree, Engineering Management

Skills

• Operations Management
• Supply Chain
• Sap
• Change Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Project Management
• Warehouse Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Transportation
• Business Process Improvement
• Shipping
• Budgets
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Team Building
• Management
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Retail
• Warehousing
• Warehouse Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Distribution Center Operations
• Training
• Logistics
• Customer Service
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control