MARSHALL L. HECTOR

Operations & Supply Chain Leader
1136 Deer Creek Drive, 38632, Hernando, US.

About

Highly accomplished Operations and Supply Chain Leader with over 15 years of experience driving efficiency, cost reduction, and high-performance teams in logistics and distribution. Proven expert in WMS implementation, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and KPI-driven performance management, consistently delivering measurable improvements in operational costs, warehouse efficiency, and inventory optimization. Adept at fostering cross-functional collaboration and strategic vendor relations to achieve organizational objectives.

Work

Sweet Magnolia Printing
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Co-Owner / Operator

Summary

Directs daily operations for a printing business, overseeing procurement, inventory, and fulfillment workflows to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.

Highlights

Improved order turnaround efficiency by 25% through strategic process streamlining.

Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), reducing operational waste by 15%.

Upper Edge Tech
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Operations Manager

Summary

Managed daily warehouse operations for a tech resale business, overseeing a 30+ member team and driving significant improvements in order accuracy and processing.

Highlights

Reduced order errors by 30% through implementing standardized processes and comprehensive team training.

Boosted inventory accuracy by 18% through the strategic implementation of RF barcode systems and rigorous cycle counting.

Redesigned warehouse flow, cutting order processing time by 20% and enhancing overall throughput.

Earth Shoes Inc.
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Operations Manager

Summary

Directed inbound/outbound logistics and inventory control for a 262,000+ sq. ft. facility, achieving high on-time shipping and inventory accuracy.

Highlights

Achieved exceptional operational performance, including 98% on-time shipping and 97% inventory accuracy, through robust SOP integration.

Reduced warehouse operational costs by 12% by optimizing labor utilization and negotiating favorable vendor contracts.

Spearheaded the successful rollout of a new WMS, enhancing real-time inventory visibility and tracking capabilities.

West Coast Novelty
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Distribution Center Manager

Summary

Managed multimillion-dollar inventory and large-scale distribution operations, driving significant improvements in outbound throughput and freight cost reduction.

Highlights

Enhanced outbound throughput by 35% through the strategic application of Lean principles and KPI-driven performance management.

Cut freight expenditures by 20% by optimizing carrier networks and consolidating shipments.

Successfully managed high-volume, hot market fulfillment for major professional sports championships, ensuring timely delivery.

Kuehne + Nagel
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Super User / Inventory Management

Summary

Provided WMS training and technical support, implementing enhancements to boost picking speed and accuracy.

Highlights

Provided comprehensive WMS training and technical support to cross-functional teams, fostering system proficiency.

Implemented critical inventory logic enhancements, increasing picking speed and accuracy by 20%.

Resolved complex systemic inventory issues, significantly boosting data accuracy and minimizing operational errors.

Thomas & Betts
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Super User / Inventory Analyst

Summary

Led SKU-level inventory analysis and system data integrity initiatives, contributing to significant shrink reduction and discrepancy minimization.

Highlights

Conducted in-depth SKU-level inventory analysis, significantly improving system data integrity.

Cut inventory shrink by 12% and reduced discrepancies by 40% through rigorous audit initiatives.

Spearheaded critical system configurations to support new product launches and optimize stock profiling.

Education

State Technical Institute at Memphis

Associate of Applied Science

Computer Engineering Technologies

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Associate of Science

Accounting

Skills

WMS Systems

MARC (Blue Yonder), Enterprise 21, Prizm, Blue Cherry, AS400, SAP, Oracle.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL (Query), Data Analysis.

Process Improvement

Lean Six Sigma, ERP Integration, Inventory Profiling.

Collaboration Tools

Jira, Confluence.

Operations & Supply Chain Optimization
Warehouse & Distribution Management
KPI Development & Performance Tracking
Inventory Control & Forecasting
Budgeting & Cost Reduction
Team Leadership & Staff Development
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Safety & Regulatory Compliance