Iowa State University

Director of Operations at XPO Logistics, formerly Jacobson Companies

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

XPO Logistics, formerly Norbert Dentressangle and Jacobson Companies is one of the nations leading 3PL providers. As Director of Operations, I am responsible for the receiving, warehousing, order fulfilment, and distribution from a 750,000 sq ft facility in Des Moines, Iowa. Multi-shift operation employing 300 - 500 employees with business and consumer direct customers. Directly managing overall operations and performance of high volume facilities to achieve company and customer objectives successfully. Now, XPO one of the world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

XPO Logistics (formerly Norbert Dentressangle USA)

Director of Operations

Responsible for the receipt, storage, and loading of inventory along with the maintenance of the physical facility and warehouse fixed assets while maintaining an adequate safe work environment concurrent with effective cost control measures to maximize productivity.  Also, Safety, OSHA, LP, building maintenance, and contractor compliance.

OfficeMax / OfficeDepot Inc.

Distribution Center Manager

As Facility Director with $10M inventory, $52M in annual sales, and 124 customers in 6 states, I established operating budgets, managed P&L statements, as well as implemented 2 different WMS systems, and designed truck routes in compliance with FMCSR, DOT, and Haz-mat regulations. Some actions I achieved included, reduced warehouse payroll while supporting sales growth of $4 M in 6 years, lowered transportation costs by optimizing routes, reducing 3 routes in 5 years, and a “Presidents Club Award” winner 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2009.

General Parts International Inc. CARQUEST Distribution LLC

As the Terminal Manager I was responsible for the Des Moines, Iowa terminal operations including; receiving, sort, and distribution of merchandise, routing, and billing of 11 DOT delivery routes, using company drivers and 3PL in Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois.  I also was involved in local sales and market development.

Freightmasters Inc

Terminal Manager

Responsible for the daily contracted operations with the Iowa Department of Commerce - Alcohol Beverage Division which included the receipt, warehousing, and distribution of liquor for the State of Iowa.  In addition to supervising the warehouse team, I managed P&L, A/P, A/R, Production, Quality Assurance, HR, Payroll, and financial accounting in coordination with the State of Iowa.  •	Participated in RFPs for JA Jones including Iowa Telecommunications Network and Iowa Job Corps Contracts. •	I increased revenue by $28K in one year by integrating additional services into our processes.

John Mehalovich