Michael Nix- CEO
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MICHAEL L. NIX 15660 Canterbury Chase, Milton, Georgia 30004, T.678.366.1461, M.404.626.8695, Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mike-nix/0/839/688 President / CEO / Country Manager Six Sigma Master Black Belt / International Operations / Global Distribution Leadership / Transportation Business-driven Supply Chain Executive with an MBA, delivering outstanding returns leading, managing, and directing complex and sophisticated global supply chain operations. Proactive Leader across various operational practices executing distribution strategy and implementing continuous improvement methodology, reducing costs and eliminating waste. Contributed to the success of companies such as Saia Motor Freight, LLC, McLane Company, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and Southland Corporation. A take-charge professional who builds high performing teams and drives results through productivity and collaboration, resulting in bottom line profits and organizational excellence. Consummate relationship builder dedicated to developing domestic and international relationships and providing support to investors, executive teams and boards of directo rs. Trilingual. (English, Portuguese and Spanish). Supply Chain – 3rd Party Logistics – LTL - Transportation Management - Continuous Improvement - Six Sigma - LEAN Principles - Inventory & Warehouse Strategy - Wholesale and Distribution - Turnarounds – International Operations Project Management - Change Management - Strategic Planning - Team Leadership - Fleet Management - Finance - P&L Sales – Marketing - Organizational Alignment - Internal Controls - Business Sustainability - Corporate Governance SUCCESSES - ACCOMPLISHMENTS Entrusted by the executive committee to establish and grow a new international division, (Non-asset based 3PL) for McLane Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wal-Mart Corporation, based in Brazil that grew from 0 to $300 million in annual revenue with 1,300 employees and 2.5 million square feet of warehouse space. Assumed responsibility for Saia’s non-asset based brokerage and logistics business that in 4 months grew the business to set revenue and profit records. Consequently, changed business model and revised marketing approach while simultaneously recruiting strategic hires to fill key roles. Led Wal-Mart private fleet maintenance organization during years of 50% to 100% year-over-year growth . Created SOP process that subsequently became the strategic plan for growth integration methodology for all aspects of operation: construction, hiring, systems, training, vendor alliances and global sourcing needs. Prepared and executed a competitive business plan at Saia that rejuvenated aging fleet/terminals and executed culture changes within the maintenance organization that was not previously valued or respected within the rest of the company. As a result, achieved an overall improvement in company image in the market place and reduced maintenance cost using lifecycle costing philosophy. Improved branch sales at Goodyear by closing a multi-million dollar, multi-year deal with UPS in Dallas to supply all tires for their fleet of package trucks within the first 6 months of employment with the company. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE STC INTERNATIONAL CORP. Atlanta, GA……………………………………………………………2014-Present President SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, (http://www.saia.com)………………...................................2012-2014 *** A U.S. $1.2 billion, regional and interregional LTL, non-asset truckload service, and 3 rd party logistics company. President Saia TL Plus (Non-asset based 3PL) and VP Maintenance & Real Estate. Scope of duties consists of establishing new controls and processes within the maintenance organization that improved service and reduced cost for the company. Responsible for guiding and motivating 400+ employees with an annual operating budget of $600 million, and capital budget of $100 million. Discovered new ways of improving fleet asset utilization by more than 20%. MCLANE COMPANY, INC., Temple, Texas, (https://www.mclaneco.com)……….............................................1993-2011 *** A U.S. $44 billion, 120 year old wholesale grocery distribution and supply chain Solutions Company. From 1990 to 2003 was a whole-owned subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores and is presently a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. President 3PL Operations-Brazil, International Division (1997-2011)
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MICHAEL L. NIX 15660 Canterbury Chase, Milton, Georgia 30004, T.678.366.1461, M.404.626.8695, Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mike-nix/0/839/688
President / CEO / Country Manager Six Sigma Master Black Belt / International Operations / Global Distribution Leadership / Transportation
Business-driven Supply Chain Executive with an MBA, delivering outstanding returns leading, managing, and directing complex and sophisticated global supply chain operations. Proactive Leader across various operational practices executing distribution strategy and implementing continuous improvement methodology, reducing costs and eliminating waste. Contributed to the success of companies such as Saia Motor Freight, LLC, McLane Company, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and Southland Corporation. A take-charge professional who builds high performing teams and drives results through productivity and collaboration, resulting in bottom line profits and organizational excellence. Consummate relationship builder dedicated to developing domestic and international relationships and providing support to investors, executive teams and boards of directo rs. Trilingual. (English, Portuguese and Spanish).
Supply Chain – 3rd Party Logistics – LTL - Transportation Management - Continuous Improvement - Six Sigma - LEAN Principles - Inventory & Warehouse Strategy - Wholesale and Distribution - Turnarounds – International Operations
Project Management - Change Management - Strategic Planning - Team Leadership - Fleet Management - Finance - P&L Sales – Marketing - Organizational Alignment - Internal Controls - Business Sustainability - Corporate Governance
SUCCESSES - ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Entrusted by the executive committee to establish and grow a new international division, (Non-asset based 3PL) for McLane Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wal-Mart Corporation, based in Brazil that grew from 0 to $300 million in annual revenue with 1,300 employees and 2.5 million square feet of warehouse space.
Assumed responsibility for Saia’s non-asset based brokerage and logistics business that in 4 months grew the business to set revenue and profit records. Consequently, changed business model and revised marketing approach while simultaneously recruiting strategic hires to fill key roles.
Led Wal-Mart private fleet maintenance organization during years of 50% to 100% year-over-year growth. Created SOP process that subsequently became the strategic plan for growth integration methodology for all aspects of operation: construction, hiring, systems, training, vendor alliances and global sourcing needs.
Prepared and executed a competitive business plan at Saia that rejuvenated aging fleet/terminals and executed culture changes within the maintenance organization that was not previously valued or respected within the rest of the company. As a result, achieved an overall improvement in company image in the market place and reduced maintenance cost using lifecycle costing philosophy.
Improved branch sales at Goodyear by closing a multi-million dollar, multi-year deal with UPS in Dallas to supply all tires for their fleet of package trucks within the first 6 months of employment with the company.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STC INTERNATIONAL CORP. Atlanta, GA……………………………………………………………2014-Present
President
SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, (http://www.saia.com)………………...................................2012-2014 *** A U.S. $1.2 billion, regional and interregional LTL, non-asset truckload service, and 3rd party logistics company. President Saia TL Plus (Non-asset based 3PL) and VP Maintenance & Real Estate.
Scope of duties consists of establishing new controls and processes within the maintenance organization that improved service and reduced cost for the company.
Responsible for guiding and motivating 400+ employees with an annual operating budget of $600 million, and capital budget of $100 million. Discovered new ways of improving fleet asset utilization by more than 20%.
MCLANE COMPANY, INC., Temple, Texas, (https://www.mclaneco.com)……….............................................1993-2011 *** A U.S. $44 billion, 120 year old wholesale grocery distribution and supply chain Solutions Company. From 1990 to 2003 was a whole-owned subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores and is presently a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. President 3PL Operations-Brazil, International Division (1997-2011)
MICHAEL L. NIX 15660 Canterbury Chase, Milton, Georgia 30004, T.678.366.1461, M.404.626.8695, Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mike-nix/0/839/688
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP Six Sigma Master Black Belt / International Operations / Global Distribution Leadership / Transportation
MCLANE COMPANY, INC., Temple, Texas, (Cont.)
Charged with establishing and growing the international division based in Brazil for McLane Company, a global food wholesaler and food manufacturer with 117 years of history in the industry. Led and motivated 1,300 employees with an annual operating budget of $300 million.
Played a key role as President in increasing company’s revenue and profit margins by more than 50% for 2 consecutive years by winning significant new accounts in new industry segments.
Improved company service metrics and quality initiatives as VP of Operations by implementing ISO 9001, 14000 and OSHA 18000 certification programs in all operational areas.
Corporate Logistics Manager (1993-1997)
Responsibilities included new distribution site selection, design and construction from conception to completion. Conducted an in-depth analysis that reduced cost by $3 million annually through the utilization of a new vehicle licensing strategy.
WAL-MART STORES, INC., Bentonville, Arkansas, (http://www.walmart.com)...................................................1988-1993 *** An American multinational retail corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's largest public corporation, according to the Fortune Global 500 list in 2014, the biggest private employer in the world with over 2 million employees, and the largest retailer in the world. Corporate Fleet Manager, (Promotion to McLane Division)
Primary duties focused on directing activities for 21 corporate fleet maintenance facilities, servicing 2,700 trucks and 18,000 trailers and 600 employees. Additionally, managed a capital budget of $120 million and an operational budget of $25 million. Realized a $5 million maintenance cost improvement through the implementation and utilization of new technology.
*** Earlier career experiences:
GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY, Dallas, TX, (1988) *** A $1.5 billion, 116 year old, Ohio-based manufacturer of tires. Sales Representative that doubled sales in for the division by negotiating a key new account with the United Parcel Service
SOUTHLAND CORPORATION, Dallas, TX, (1983-1988) *** A $10 billion, parent company of 7-Eleven and leading operator and franchisor of convenience stores with over 40,000 stores worldwide.
Corporate Logistics Manager, Seven Eleven Division that led logistics projects for 5 distribution centers that serviced a fleet of 500 trucks and 1000 refrigerated trailers with a maintenance staff of 200 employees. Reduced costs by $3.65 million by implementing new standard operating procedures regarding vehicle specifications and purchasing practices. Saved $2 million annually by redefining vehicle licensing procedures. Implemented new warranty practices that resulted in annual savings that exceeded $400 thousand.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS - TRAINING – EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, International Business, Kennedy-Western University, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Theology, Arlington Baptist College, Arlington, TX, 1980
Member, Federal OPB in Brazil, Member, American Chamber of Commerce in Brazil Graduate and Trainer, Wal-Mart Institute of Management
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