Branden Mcdonnell

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in logistics, distribution, and supply chain operations/analysis. Skilled in optimizing distribution networks, managing large-scale warehouse operations, and using data-driven strategies to enhance productivity. Expertise in production planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, and process optimization, ensuring cost efficiency and timely delivery.

Adept at using analytical tools and methods to drive continuous improvement and operational success.

Outbound Area Manager II - Amazon Fulfillment Center HPA1- Sub-Same Day Delivery - Lewisberry, Pennsylvania

(2025-06)

Outbound Area Manager II - Amazon Fulfillment Center BDL2- Amazon Robotics Sortable - Windsor, Connecticut

(2024-03 - 2025-06)

• Manage and optimize key operational processes, including Critical Pull Time (CPT) Ramp Down, Delivery Estimate Accuracy (DEA) metrics, and outbound trailer planning in coordination with the Central Dock team, ensuring efficient and accurate shipment. While conducting audits on staffing, throughput, and sorter health to ensure optimal container utilization, trailer fill rates, and the timely resolution of operational issues.
• Analyze operational metrics such as scan rates, defects, and accuracy measurements, to improve performance metrics for over 70 associates and 6 process assistants working in multiple outbound ship dock process paths including container palletization, container loading, transshipment, vendor returns, ship clerking, and quality/problem solving.
• Utilize data-driven insights to enhance safety protocols, employee productivity, and carrier delivery performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Safety, Learning, HR, Flow, RME) to align dock operations with business / building volume objectives.

Supply Chain & Production Planning Manager - Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company - Worcester, Massachusetts

(2023-03 - 2023-11)

• Managed end-to-end supply chain operations by leveraging data analytics to optimize raw/ package material flow, reduce costs, and improve inventory forecasting. Reduced overall procurement costs by 8% through strategic suppler negotiations, and decreased COGs for higher profit margins.
• Analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide actionable insights to senior leaders, while making informed decisions regarding procurement, production scheduling, and warehouse utilization.
• Developed demand forecasting models to guide production and inventory levels, ensuring alignment with distributor sales and inventory needs.
• Led the optimization of warehouse space and material planning, minimizing aged inventory and ensuring efficient logistics coordination across raw materials and finished goods. Increased warehouse utilization by 20%, ensuring better material flow and reducing inventory hold costs by 15%.

Operations Manager - Red Bull Distribution Company - Connecticut & Rhode Island

(2014-12 - 2023-03)

• Streamlined inventory management and warehouse operations through advanced data analysis and demand planning. Regularly reviewed inventory levels to minimize shortages, overstock and goods destroyed improving overall supply chain efficiency.
• Developed multi-site distribution plans and led cross-functional teams to forecast demand using sales data, promotional activity and market trends, achieving optimal product availability during peak demand while reducing excess inventory.
• Collaborated with third-party logistics supply provider and in-market sales delivery teams to ensure timely transportation and delivery of goods, optimizing routing and logistics processes to enhance overall delivery performance among all channels (drug, grocery, retail, wholesale).
• Spearheaded warehouse safety and in-market compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to industry standards and conducting regular audits to decrease risk of all accident / injuries.

Account Operations Manager - J.B. Hunt, Final Mile Division - Windsor, CT

(2013-03 - 2014-12)

• Managed key accounts, overseeing P&L statements, product forecasts, and route optimization using analytical methods to enhance delivery efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Leveraged customer and sales data to identify opportunities for growth, collaborating with partners to improve supply chain performance and customer satisfaction; generating an 8% increase in annual revenue.
• Analyzed service metrics, KPIs, and customer feedback to improve overall operational performance and streamline delivery processes. Enhanced customer satisfaction by 15% as measured by customer survey scores, through implementation of delivery service trainings / improvements.

Operations Supervisor - J.B. Hunt, Final Mile Division - Richmond, VA

(2012-01 - 2013-03)

• Led delivery, cross-dock, inventory management operations, utilizing SAP to create POs, process returns, conduct rigorous daily cycle counts and rectify variances, improving 4-wall inventory accuracy by reducing discrepancies by 20%.
• Implemented process improvements warehouse operations by creating SOPs and reorganization of outbound/ inbound workflows to minimize bottlenecks and increase throughput.
• Reduced maintenance costs by 10% by analyzing maintenance and safety compliance data for all delivery vehicles and improving adherence to equipment safety standards, including regular vehicles inspections and compliance audits minimizing operational downtime and increasing equipment lifespan.

Bachelor’s Degree - Political Science - Virginia Commonwealth University