Matthew Edwards
Kingsland,Georgia
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain and Operations Executive with 20+ years of progressive leadership directing high-volume logistics, multi-site warehouse operations, and complex distribution channels across military and private sectors. Proven expertise leveraging NetSuite ERP and RF-SMART WMS to engineer end-to-end inbound/outbound fulfillment strategies, maximize inventory accuracy, and capture significant cost savings. Expert in managing managers, cross-functional leadership, and scaling distribution networks, including strategic operational planning for large-scale product redistribution into major regional facilities. A hands-on leader committed to metric-driven productivity, safety, and continuous improvement aligned with Lean Six Sigma principles.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
SEAL SHIELD
11.2023 - Current
- Multi-Site Oversight & NetSuite Optimization: Direct end-to-end warehouse, production, and distribution logistics across multiple lines using RF-SMART WMS integrated with NetSuite ERP, dramatically advancing real-time data visibility and inventory control.
- B2B & B2C Fulfillment Pipeline Management: Orchestrate high-volume omnichannel distribution fulfillment strategies, ensuring flawless, timely, and compliant delivery schedules across competitive global consumer markets.
- Freight Logistics Execution: Leverage advanced Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to negotiate and optimize LTL/FTL freight routing, lowering absolute shipping expenditures while securing full compliance with international standards.
- KPI Management & Dashboarding: Standardized network-wide operations by creating, tracking, and defining critical operational KPIs and SOPs rooted in Lean Six Sigma to enhance throughput and safety compliance.
- Quality Control & Assembly Leadership: Oversee production networks and hardware assembly operations across complex product categories; successfully directed technical retrofit initiatives requiring disassembly, hardware programming updates, component swaps, and rigorous revalidation protocols.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with senior executive, engineering, and sales pipelines to seamlessly align enterprise product production, localized packaging, and multi-region distribution networks.
Operations Coordinator
SEAL SHIELD
11.2021 - 03.2022
- 3PL & Supply Chain Alignment: Coordinated multi-facility logistics activities, procurement pipelines, and 3PL vendor relations, handling complex international shipping workflows, commercial invoicing, ocean containers, and reverse logistics.
- Facility Assembly & Launch Coordination: Collaborated with external manufacturing sites to manage technical hardware kitting and assembly (including UV-C sanitization cabinets), ensuring strict quality gates, safety testing, and timely multi-site fulfillment.
Logistics Manager / Senior Chief Petty Officer
U.S. NAVY
07.1992 - 11.2021
- Global Multi-Site Network Leadership: Commanded end-to-end global supply chain, material management, and transportation operations for mission-critical deployments under extreme pressure.
- Personnel Supervision: Directed, trained, and developed multi-layered logistics personnel and operational supervisors, setting clear performance expectations and enforcing strict continuous readiness accountability across multi-site commands.
- Regulatory & Process Control: Directed complex material distribution flows, including the safe handling, storage, and multimodal transport of hazardous materials and classified assets under rigorous DoD protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Reverse Logistics
American Public University System
02-2024
Associate of Arts - Supply Chain Management
Coastline Community College
12-2016
Skills
- Achieved enhanced service delivery and efficiency through effective management of multi-site distribution operations
- Delivered improved workflow and operational efficiency by utilizing Netsuite ERP and implementation RF-Smart WMS and TMS
- Boosted customer satisfaction by optimizing B2B and B2C fulfillment pipelines
- Maximized cost efficiency by leading transportation and freight routing initiatives utilizing TMS
- Improved inventory accuracy and minimized waste through strategic optimization initiatives
- Streamlined operations by standardizing processes and developing effective SOPs across teams
- Elevated performance monitoring through the creation of KPI dashboards and robust reporting systems
- Strengthened executive strategy alignment by fostering cross-functional collaboration
- Realized continuous improvement goals through successful implementation of Lean Six Sigma practices
- Elevated material flow efficiency through strategic coordination with 3PL providers
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Hazmat Endorsement
- Active Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Operations Manager
SEAL SHIELD
11.2023 - Current
Operations Coordinator
SEAL SHIELD
11.2021 - 03.2022
Logistics Manager / Senior Chief Petty Officer
U.S. NAVY
07.1992 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Reverse Logistics
American Public University System
Associate of Arts - Supply Chain Management
Coastline Community College