Supply Chain Distribution Center
Resume:
James Cupelli
**** ******** ******* **. ***** Ct. Jacksonville, Florida 32258
*******@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Twenty-seven years of leadership experience in roles of increasing complexity and responsibility, both in field and headquarter environments
Proven ability to lead teams in delivering company goals by fostering a results driven culture of engagement, commitment, development and accountability
My passion is in the development of individuals and strong teams as a foundation for overall performance has led to the advancement and promotion of over 70+ leaders during my career
WORK HISTORY
Ulta Beauty, Jacksonville, Florida Jun 2020 – Present
Director of the Jacksonville Fast Fulfillment Center
Opened the first ever successful go live for an Ulta Distribution Center
o$18M operating expense, Rent, PL
Delivered a savings of over $2.4 Million to the budget since opening in 2020
Delivered top performing culture results for each year since go live
Led a team of over 12 executives and up to 300 associates
Promoted into position one director, two senior operations leaders and 2 HR leaders
Ulta Beauty, Romeoville, Illinois Feb 2016 – Jun 2020
Director of the Romeoville Distribution Center
o$28M operating expense, Rent, PL
Led a team of over 25 executive and up to 450 associates
Delivered saving of over $2 Million to the budget while in roll
Delivered top performing culture results for each year since go live
Promoted into position two directors, twelve senior operations leaders and 20 other executive roles
Ulta Beauty, Bolingbrook, Illinois Oct 2013 – Feb 2016
HEADQUARTERS: Director of Supply Chain Operations
Implemented and led the first Supply Chain Operations team at Ulta to support its growing field network of distribution facilities
Drove consistency of operational excellence at 5 distribution centers and, servicing approximately 400 to 900 team members, 50+ executives and 4+ Sr. executives per site
Travel to multiple distribution centers to assess performance gaps and implement course correction procedures with senior leadership teams
Created sustainable corporate best practices for each distribution center
Developed and lead teams to deliver exceptional results in key areas of priority; to include personal/team development, coaching, strategy, and operational execution
Supported/influenced large scale, cross-company projects including: network capacity planning, corporate best practice assessments, and implementation of performance routines for field based leaders
Ulta Beauty, Bolingbrook, Illinois Apr 2013 – Oct 2013
HEADQUARTERS: Sr. Manager of Supply Chain Operations
Partnered with key stakeholders across the organization to enable efficient and consistent roll outs of corporate initiatives. To include: environmental safety program, corporate recycling program, training for field leaders
Transitioned the company’s view and budget of shrink from a base line number to a % of volume moved
Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minnesota Feb 2009 – Apr 2013
HEADQUARTERS/FIELD DISTRIBUTION: Distribution Operations Sr. Process Leader
Acted as key member of a regional leadership team in support of operational excellence at 4 regional distribution centers and 4 regional import warehouses, servicing approximately 400 to 700 team members, 50 executives and 4 Sr. executives per site
Traveled to multiple distribution centers to assess performance gaps and implement course correction procedures with senior leadership teams
Created sustainable corporate best practices for 26 regional distribution centers and 4 import warehouses. To include: Published online training videos to account for 75% of operational hours, methods for handling environmental sensitive materials, and procedures for reducing operational shortage
Partnered with key stakeholders across the organization to enable efficient and consistent roll outs of corporate initiatives. To include: environmental safety program, corporate recycling program, training for field leaders, and a network client service center
Developed and lead teams to deliver exceptional results in key areas of priority; to include personal/team development, coaching, strategy, and operational execution
Supported/influenced large scale, cross-company projects including: network capacity planning, corporate best practice assessments, and implementation of performance routines for field based leaders
Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minnesota Jun 2007 – Feb 2009
HEADQUARTERS: Assets Protection Sr. Operations Manager
Led headquarters process team to create vision, execute, and support consistent strategy implementation across all Target distribution centers in the area of corporate safety and security
Created sustainable corporate best practices for 26 regional distribution centers and 4 import warehouses. To include: methods for assets protection teams to work with operations with the goal of reducing company shortage, 3rd party directives for onsite guard staffing, and core roles for field based teams
Delivered a year over year trend of operational shortage reduction within our distribution network.
Implemented a more efficient network staffing strategy based on changing business needs
Target Corporation, Minneapolis, Minnesota May 2006 – Jun 2007 HEADQUARTERS/FIELD DISTRIBUTION: Assets Protection Group Operations Manager
Responsible for department budget, level of service, culture index, and development of 7 field-based executives located in separate distribution centers
Approved internal investigations on matters of security and theft
Acted as key partner to group operations team in methods to improve shrink
Target Corporation, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Apr 2005 – May 2006
FIELD DISTRIBUTION: Senior Group Leader of Operations
Led team of 8 executive level group leaders in managing approximately 120 hourly team members to deliver operational and cultural results
Responsible for all aspects of departmental performance to include budget, level of service, culture index, and leadership development
Acted in key role of influence to peers in setting building goals/vision
Target Corporation, Huntsville, Alabama Feb 2003 – Apr 2005
FIELD DISTRIBUTION: Team/Group Leader of Operations
Led team of 30 hourly team members in delivery of daily operational goals/objectives.
Promoted to production controller and partnered with senior executive team on building direction and leading/influencing peers in execution of operational plans to hit key goals.
PREVIOUS WORK HISTORY
Danskin, York, Pennsylvania Mar 2001 – Feb 2003
MANUFACTURING: Director of Purchasing and Planning
Responsible for scheduling domestic and international manufacturing of apparel
Oversaw sourcing and purchasing of piece goods
Vanity Fair, Alpharetta, Georgia Sep 2000 – Mar 2001
MANUFACTURING: Planning Coordinator
Acted as a planning leader for domestic manufacturing of apparel
Arrow Dress Shirts, Atlanta, Georgia Aug 1998 – Sep 2000
MANUFACTURING: Planning and Purchasing Leader
Responsible for scheduling domestic and international manufacturing of apparel.
Oversaw sourcing and purchasing of piece goods
Suzy Phillips, Staten Island, New York Mar 1993 – May 1998
MANUFACTURING: Purchasing and Planning Coordinator
Responsible for scheduling domestic manufacturing of apparel
Sourced and purchased piece goods
ACHIEVMENTS
ADP Leadership Training Program - 2005
Published novel 1864 an Alternate History - 2006
ADP Coaching Program - 2006
Target Distribution Regional Award Winner Es of Excellence- 2007
Target VP Award for Outstanding Achievements in Assets Protection – 2008
Target SVP Award Corporate Recycling – 2011
Target T580 Recovery Team Award - 2011
Target Corporate Strategic Priorities Award – 2010
Ulta eCommerce Award- 2015
Culture Survey Best in Class – 2015 - 2025
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, English 1992
State University of New York College at Brockport, Brockport, New York
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