BRAD NUCCI

Salem, WI 53168
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradnucci

Phone: 817-680-3187
Email: bradnucci@gmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

Accomplished Operations Executive who is an energetic, performance focused leader with broad based
experience providing strategic logistics, supply chain and operational improvements in varied industries.
Expertise in leading continuous operational improvements, developing long-term vision and implementing
solutions that improve efficiency, increase profits, and position organizations for sustainable success.
Operationally effective leader distinguished for exceptional communication skills, ability to manage and
nurture talent and form strategic partnerships. Demonstrated management skills that enhance productivity
and drive sustained organizational performance.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Drove increased profitability by 13% or 2.5MM for three consecutive years.

Successfully led $55MM RFP, resulting in deflationary savings over 5-year period to the client.
Orchestrated 6 green field facility start-ups over 4-year period.
Reduced worker compensation spends by 62% over 2-years, returning $125K to bottom line.
Turned around 3PL operation within 7-months, improving return by $1.5MM within 20-months.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Supply Chain Solutions
Third Party Logistics
End-to-End Deployment Solutions

Operational Excellence
P&L Expertise
Strategic Sourcing

Process Improvements
Quality Management
Business Development

PROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE
APL LOGISTICS, PLEASANT PRAIRIE , WI
REGIONAL GROUP GENERAL MANAGER
MAR 2015-SEP 2015
Led global third-party logistics operations with responsibility for the North American distribution network for
major CPG.
Successfully managed rapid start-up schedule within a 30-day time table by defining resource schedule
for operations, engineering, HR and IT teams.
Directed operational support team responsible for transition of North American network for S.C. Johnson.
Developed enhanced features for WMS in alignment with IT group.
Collaborated with engineering group in developing labor planning tools and defining accurate labor
standards.
CRESCENT PARK, WEST CHESTER , OH
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/VP OF OPERATIONS/REGIONAL GENERAL MANAGER
APR 2007-MAR 2015
Directed logistics and transportation operations in 4 states consisting of 6 operations covering 1.4M sq. ft.
Managed total P&L for companywide operations, exceeding budget by an average of 13% for last 3years of tenure.
Led direct staff of 7 general manager, 1 transportation manager and engineering team; company staff
of 325 indirect/direct associates; and up to 1,400 total based on temporary needs.
Key member of regional sales and marketing team, serving as primary contact for 8 clients.
Established all cost modeling used by logistics and packaging operations.
Successfully managed Pennsylvania start-up on 45-day timeline, including construction, staffing and
infrastructure.
Championed ISO, Lean, and Six Sigma programs while developing an associate training program.
Shipped 14.2M cartons and 310K pallets of consumer products for LOreal, a record volume in 2008.
Generated 22% profit during fist full year as GM, improving 51% loss the prior year.
Reduced total case cost by 31% from 2007 to 2010, improving EBITDA by 28%.
Reduced OSHA recordable incidents from 67% from 2007 to 2010 with zero LTAs in 2009.
Maintained average 99.51% inventory accuracy by 2009 while increasing production by 23% and
throughput by 36%.
Reduced overtime by 76% in 2008 and 21% in 2009.

TOYS R US, MIDLOTHIAN, TX

OPERATIONS MANAGER
NOV 2000-APR 2007
Managed operational P&L and all scoreboard/performance reporting for 900,000 sq. ft. facility servicing 90
Toys R Us and Babies R Us retail stores in 6 states.
Facilitated $19.6M annual budget, maintaining an average 2.3% under budget during tenure.
Led shifts with staff of 4 managers and 4 lead associates, increasing to 145 associates per shift during
peak seasons.
Attained average daily throughput of 135,000 cartons during peak seasons.
Maintained average inventory variance of .25% on average $61M in inventory.
Chaired safety committee and implemented safety review board, reducing accidents by 42% and loss
time accidents by 80%.
Improved efficiency by 22% within first 6-months by successfully establishing performance
management program for management and associate base.
Member of original management team that started Midlothian facility.
MCLANE CORPORATE, TEMPLE, TX
CORPORATE LOGISTICS ANALYST
MAR 1999-NOV 2000
Drove development and implementation of system enhancements, training and development of distribution
leaders and consulting on supply chain enhancements to 16 domestic and 2 international operations.
Spearheaded training and development procedures for new center start-up in Alabama.
Improved operational selection by an average 12% within first 3 months by deploying product
profiling (Slot-it) software upgrades in all domestic facilities.
Evaluated, recommended and implemented new software systems, including WMS, ERP, Simulation as
well as operational systems to include voice automation, ASN, Radio Frequency and Pick to Light.
PEP BOYS, PHOENIX, AZ/MESQUITE , TX
OPERATIONS MANAGER /WAREHOUSE LEADER
APR 1988-MAR 1999
Managed facilities in Arizona and Texas distribution centers, both averaging 250,000 sq. ft. and carried over
33,000 SKUs, including tires and batteries.
Improved productivity an average of 8-12% in Texas based shipping department.
Increased on-time dispatches and deliveries over 50% while reducing overtime by 74%.
Managed 135 associates, 3 managers and 3 supervisors in Arizona and 150 associates, 4 managers, and
3 supervisors in Texas.
Maintained best on-time store deliveries in the corporation for Arizona location.
Achieved no lost time accidents in over 2,000 days at Arizona facility.
Improved overall selection production by 15% for Arizona facility and improved competitive nature of
overall operation.

E DUCATION & T RAINING

Ottawa University, Phoenix, AZ, B.A., Communication and Labor Management
Technical Expertise: Microsoft Office Suite, Windows compatible software, SAP, Manhattan PKMS,
HighJump, Nulogy, Red Prairie, Windows version of Slot-it
Professional Organizations: WERC, APICS