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JAMES GOSS II 1605 Corinthian Drive, Apt. 722 Florence, KY 41042 859-380-8349 jg127ab7e@westpost.

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Astute, fearless Supply Chain, Logistics & Distribution Management Executive with 20+ years experience aligning organizations to achieve operational excellence, optimized employee engagement and $MM cost savings. Technically savvy, successfully managing and training users on new systems, including the first successful RFID implementation in a frozen environment driven by Wal-Mart. Consistently awarded for innovative thinking, on-time project deliverables and valued-based leadership at companies such as Dean's Foods, The Schwan Food Company and Safety Kleen Corporation. * Proactive and resourceful problem solver, implementing solutions with careful consideration to the bottom line, long-range goals, feasibility and ease of use. * Strong team builder and coach, skilled at inspiring confidence, leading by example and building loyal, highperformance teams committed to quality and responsiveness. KEY COMPETENCIES Strategic/Tactical Planning Multi-Site Staff Management $MM Budget Accountability Shipping and Receiving Purchasing and Inventory Control Safety and Maintenance Project Management Conflict Resolution Continuous Improvement (Lean Thinking) Training, Leadership and Team-Building Contract and Lease/Vendor Negotiation Distribution, Routing and Transportation Warehouse Management Reporting and Metrics Automation (WMS, RFID, ERP) Change Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE THE SCHWAN FOOD COMPANY, Walton, KY; 02/2004 - Present GENERAL MANAGER, EASTERN DISTRIBUTION CENTER; 7 years Direct shipping, receiving, inventory, purchasing, staffing, training, safety, maintenance and related activities in the Eastern Distribution Center of this $4B food corporation. Lead and empower team of 9 direct and 60 indirect reports (5 supervisors) at 3 warehouses. Administer $8MM budget. Negotiate vendor contracts and service agreements for transportation, temporary labor and facility leasing, ranging from $25K to $2.5MM. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * Currently collaborating with team to complete 2 highvisibility Supply Chain Network Optimization projects, projected to save the company $10MM annually. * Co-led the first implementation of RFID in a frozen environment at Wal-Mart. * Instilled an atmosphere of teamwork, ownership and accountability among staff; established metrics, modified workweek, training and individual development plans. > Awarded for having the most engaged unit in the company (survey response). * Slashed turnover by nearly one-half: from 79% (2007)

to 40% (2010). * Drove a $1.4MM cost reduction over 7 years thorough the following initiatives: > Sponsored and worked collaboratively with High Performance Development Center to build and launch a Lean team. Initial team generated $65K in savings in first 5 months. Second team slated to begin in March, 2011. > Balanced staffing levels against demand, reducing labor costs by $250K. > Lowered OSHA recordable incident rates to 2.99 vs. industry benchmark of 13. Currently at 435 days without a lost incident (as of 12/31/10). > Maximized load cubes and decreased number of carriers, cutting transportation costs by $300K annually. > Championed technology upgrades: AR/RS software (reduced labor 35%) and InfoLink material handling equipment management software (saved $47K annually in asset reduction). * Selected to attend The Leadership Academy for highpotential Senior Management. THERMADYNE CORPORATION, Denton, TX; 7/2002 - 7/2003 DISTRIBUTION MANAGER, VICTOR EQUIPMENT; 1 year Oversaw shipping, receiving, inventory control and transportation. Staffed, hired, trained, developed and managed performance of 35 employees and 2 supervisors. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * Realigned operation and implemented cross-training, overlapping shift coverage, weekly staff/cross-functional team meetings and employee development plans. * Reduced operating costs 30% by eliminating order checking, re-slotting picking/static storage areas and increasing accountability among order pickers. DEAN FOODS INC., PA/KY; 2/1989 - 4/2002 13 years BUSINESS ANALYST AND PROCESS MANAGER, Chicago, IL (1999 2002) Led implementation and integration of JD Edwards software through the lifecycle, from business requirement analysis to strategic management presentations, software configuration, user training and post-implementation support for 600 employees in 21 sites. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * Trained 350 employees in 15 sites and 6 operating units in system foundations, inventory management and purchasing/sales order management. * Developed training manuals, lesson plans, process flow charts, daily checklists and facilitator self-evaluations for inventory management, shipping, receiving and more. * Delivered $10MM annual cost savings with successful implementations and training. GENERAL MANAGER, DISTRIBUTION CENTER, Murray, KY (1996 1999) Supplied leadership and oversight of 50 union employees, 20 drivers and 7 supervisors in 3 warehouses. Managed shipping, receiving, inventory control, purchasing, transportation and $7MM annual operating budget. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

* Two-time President's Award recipient for process improvement and cost reduction. * Masterminded the planning, costing and execution of a $2.7MM distribution center expansion, adding 25,000 feet of storage for Nestle's Extended Shelf Life products. * Worked with IT to drive installation of RF warehouse management system. * Conducted successful negotiations with both Teamsters and United Food Workers. * "Go to" resource for troubleshooting complex operational issues at sister sites. DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS MANAGER, Philadelphia, PA (1986 1996) Presided over shipping, receiving, inventory control and transportation with 20 employees, 12 drivers and 3 supervisors. Controlled $4MM annual operating budget. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT: * Achieved $1MM cost savings in 7 years, through process improvement, labor reduction and vendor contract renegotiation. SAFETY KLEEN CORPORATION, Edgewater Park, NJ ; 05/1984 02/1989 NORTHEAST DISTRIBUTION CENTER MANAGER; 4 years 9 months Headed warehousing, shipping, inventory control, routing and distribution activities. Managed 15 hourly employees, 10 drivers, 2 supervisors and $3MM budget. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT: * Catalyst for continuous process improvement and employee engagement initiatives, leading to a 95% reduction in shipping damage and 20% in operating costs. TECHNICAL SUMMARY Platforms: Windows, AS/400 Software: MS Office Suite, JD Edwards, InfoLink, Tripmaster, SAP PROFESSIONAL TRAINING The Schwan Food Company's Executive Development Program Graduate, 2008 Schwans High Performance Development Center, Lean Champions Leadership Program Global Supply Chain Senior Leadership Group Harvard Mentor Development Program EDUCATION Metropolitan State University, St Paul, MN B.S., Business Administration, 8/2009, Top 10% of Class

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