Stephen Evangelidis
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
As an accomplished senior leader in Operations and Supply Chain, I thrive in fast-paced, results-driven environments that demand constant adaptation. With over ten years of experience in food and beverage storage and fulfillment, e-fulfillment, last mile logistics, and contract logistics, I am dedicated to developing and driving innovative third-party logistics solutions that enable growing organizations to achieve exceptional fulfillment performance. My entrepreneurial drive and self-starting attitude enable me to tackle complex challenges with a strategic, solutions-oriented approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Belgian Boys
06.2023 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
Senior Regional Operations Manager 3PL
AMAZON
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Oversees regional fulfillment and last-mile delivery across 9 3PL locations in the US and Canada to meet Amazon's fulfillment requirements
- Manages 3PL vendor performance, develops service and performance metrics, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement through vendor partnerships
- Drives cost reduction initiatives through lean processes to achieve financial benchmarks
- Develops logistics solutions with external vendors that align with business requirements
- Establishes and maintains service level expectations to ensure customer satisfaction
- Manages inventory and shipping/receiving functions for under-the-roof 3PL fulfillment locations
- Successfully led the launch of Amazon Canada's 4th 3PL fulfillment center, adding 22% additional capacity across the non-sortable freight network, unlocking >$18 million in last mile transportation and storage cost avoidance in 2022
- Managed cost structure re-evaluation and contract extension negotiation terms with Amazons Third Party fulfillment partners, reducing Fixed costs by $11.3 million and Variable costs by $22.1 million at the Calgary and Toronto 3PL centers
Regional 3PL Operations Manager
Amazon
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align operations with corporate objectives.
Operations Manager
Amazon
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
Site Leader - Operations Manager
PEPSICO FOODS
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Led 2 food and beverage Distribution Centers responsible for all warehousing and last mile delivery requirements for Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec regions of Canada
- Responsible for site safety, quality, cost, performance, and customer service performance metrics
- Led Lean Six Sigma projects and process improvements across Ontario, resulting in total cost avoidance of >12.5M
- Formulated annual operating budget and monthly forecasts, and tracked site cost for a budget exceeding $23.5 million.
United States Air Force Supply Specialist
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2007 - 01.2011
Education
Graduate Certificate -
American Military University
Charles Town, West Virginia01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Logistics and Transportation Management
American Military University
Charles Town, West Virginia01.2011
Skills
- 3PL Third Party Logistics
- Contract Logistics
- Contract Negotiation
- Fulfillment Center Operations
- Key Performance Indicators
- Logistics Management
- Procurement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Transportation
- Relationship Development
- Supply Chain Management
- Revenue Management
- Establishing Priorities
- ERP
- EDI
- SAP
Awards
- PepsiCo Foods Top Operations Leader Award (2018)
- PepsiCo Foods Top Operations Leader Award (2016)
- United States Air Force Achievement Medal
- (2011) United States Air Force Good Conduct Medal
- (2010) 552nd Squadron Professional of the Year Award (2010)
Timeline
Director of Operations
Belgian Boys
06.2023 - Current
Senior Regional Operations Manager 3PL
AMAZON
09.2021 - 06.2023
Regional 3PL Operations Manager
Amazon
03.2021 - 08.2021
Operations Manager
Amazon
04.2019 - 03.2021
Site Leader - Operations Manager
PEPSICO FOODS
01.2013 - 01.2019
United States Air Force Supply Specialist
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2007 - 01.2011
Graduate Certificate -
American Military University
Bachelor of Arts - Logistics and Transportation Management
American Military University
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