Daniel McGlynn
Morrisville
Summary
Experienced Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the retail and 3PL Industries. Strong Supply Chain Management professional skilled in Transport Management, Operations Management, Information Systems, Freight, Warehouse Operations, and Inventory Management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Developer-Supply Chain Operations
IKEA Purchasing Services Inc
03.2021 - Current
- Reduced North American land based (OTR-LTL-IMDL)logistics spend by 16.5 million (30 %) dollars in 2023 through lane tendering and operational optimization with stakeholders
- Secured Transport operational performance in all respects (as defined by relevant KPIs, in relation to capacity, precision, qualitative parameters, claims, safety). This led to increase in performance to >95% to the minute precision and < 3% reschedule share by securing optimal usage of agreed/available transport capacity vs Planned /needed capacity
- Implement new Transport set-ups, operationally and from Transportation perspective, and in close cooperation with other stakeholder and contribute to development of working methods and other steering document
- Perform "Ad hoc" purchasing activities ("purchase our of tender" / "purchase out of agreed frame" / spots): Within the mandate given, contribute to secure capacity in unforeseen situations
- Led the complete implementation of EDI tendering technology in our Supply chain group by introducing the Transporeon platform and onboarded IKEA’s first Autonomous Truck route
- Helped lead our Sustainability agenda by increasing our intermodal share of shipments to 30% from 15% and transitioned several routs to EV tractors.
Distribution Supervisor
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Develop the talents and capabilities of a dynamic team of 15-50 order and material handlers to meet and exceed corporate and personal goals in an automated distribution environment
- Responsible for staging shipments in accordance with Company policies as well as State, Federal and International regulations
- Accountable for shipment quality to 99.78% accuracy and productivity
- Engage in LEAN and continuous improvement projects
- Accountable for maintenance and accuracy of data on computerized distribution systems (WMS, IPTI, SAP).
North American Handling Materials Operations Coordinator
IKEA Distribution Services Inc.
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Provide onsite support for assigned business units, ensuring that their business partners are working in alignment with the established Handling material direction and goal as well as securing compliance with return logistics agreements
- Guarantee availability and regular flow of handling material through operations, sales, and purchases within predefined network
- Current Area of responsibility consists of Distribution Centers and suppliers located in Canada, Mexico and the United States
- Review the monthly performance of each business unit, provide Key Performance Indicators to the business units, and follow up to ensure that improvements are made
- Act as a speaking partner for Handling Materials with all other actors involved (Retail, Support Operations, Externals Service Providers, Suppliers).
CDC Team Leader
IKEA Distribution Services Inc.
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Analyse workload to secure daily volume handling, placing co-workers (numbering 15 to 45) where needed to meet goals daily and meet the seasonal fluctuation needs of a 1.3 million sq.ft
- Distribution center
- Lead and develop co-workers within the area of responsibility
- This includes leading daily start-ups and imparting a sense of culture and values within our co-workers as well as recognizing co-workers for good performance and making co-workers aware of opportunities
- Selected by DC Manager to take part in the SMART MENTOR training program to be a certified IKEA trainer and ensure that co-workers are trained properly giving them the greatest opportunity to succeed
- Responsible for the safety of co-workers and the working conditions of the workplace and securing that IKEA rules and guidelines as well as laws and regulations are followed.
Distribution Center Supervisor
Fairrington Transportation
01.2007 - 07.2014
Logistics Analyst
Fairrington Transportation
09.2004 - 01.2007
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MIMBA - Finance
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PABachelor of Science - Business Logistics
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Transportation Management
- Distribution Center Management
- Transportation Procurement
- Business Analysis (Strategic, Financial and Operational)
- Forecasting and Planning
- Information Systems
- Managing and coaching
- Continuous improvement and Lean operations
- Member - Council of Logistics Management, American Society of Transportation and Logistics
- Professional Certifications- Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL)by the AST&L
Timeline
Operations Developer-Supply Chain Operations
IKEA Purchasing Services Inc
03.2021 - Current
Distribution Supervisor
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
01.2019 - 03.2021
North American Handling Materials Operations Coordinator
IKEA Distribution Services Inc.
06.2018 - 01.2019
CDC Team Leader
IKEA Distribution Services Inc.
09.2014 - 06.2018
Distribution Center Supervisor
Fairrington Transportation
01.2007 - 07.2014
Logistics Analyst
Fairrington Transportation
09.2004 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Michigan State University
MBA - Finance
LaSalle University
Bachelor of Science - Business Logistics
Pennsylvania State University
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