Darrin D. Browder
212 Tulip Trail Bend
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Phone 512-567-5892
E-mail darrin.browder.db@gmail.com
Executive Profile
Successful, enthusiastic, and goal oriented individual with 26 years of leadership and problem solving experience in numerous
Operations, Materials, Logistics, Procurement, and Strategy assignments. Served in challenging leadership roles and earned a
reputation for continually making a positive, bottom-line difference while fostering excellent relations with all peers, direct
reports, customers and suppliers. Changed the business, implemented new processes, decreased costs, and increased customer
satisfaction by utilizing Business Process Improvement techniques, Lean methodologies, procurement strategies, negotiation
techniques and building effective relationships across multiple diverse and complex organizations.
Executive Competencies
~ Leading change
~ Dealing with ambiguity
~ Developing and mentoring others
~ Drive for results
~ Business acumen
~ Accountability
~ Executive influencing and negotiations
~ Integrity and trust
~ Lead cross functional teams
Professional Experience
Dell Incorporated ~ Austin, TX
Director Operations Americas Transportation and Logistics
May 2015 – present
Responsible for leading a team of 28 focusing on team development, operational performance, customer satisfaction, carrier
management, strategy development, identifying operational limitations/capabilities, and aligning goals and initiatives for the
Americas organization.
 Identified as a “Champion” on the Tell Dell Employee leadership survey.
 Managed over $400M of inbound flow of material and finished goods through air, ocean, rail, and trucking
transportation.
 Accountable for $275M of outbound delivery experience for all customers, from individuals, businesses, distributors,
and retailers.
 Succeeded in implementing network changes resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
 Reduced overall costs by $10M within the supply chain by identifying opportunities to shift volume from air to ground
transportation modes.
 Reduced inbound shuttle costs by $3M by introducing a destination hub and spoke model.
Dell Incorporated ~ Austin, TX
Director Logistics Procurement
August 2013 – May 2015
Responsible for leading a global team of 8 commodity managers, developing strategy, negotiating commercial agreements,
identifying operational capabilities, evaluating supplier capabilities, selection of suppliers, and aligning multiple vendor
solutions for the global outbound network.
 Advanced analytics and benchmarking standards for logistics procurement organization resulting in $15 million savings
in Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.
 Executed a Supplier Relationship Management program resulting in multiple operational improvements and cost saving
initiatives.
 Developed key talent within the organization resulting in promotion of 2 commodity managers.
 Implemented payment term improvements with parcel vendors resulting in $25 million in additional cash flow.
 Conducted multiple executive briefings to align on strategies globally.
 Improved and increased the utilization of advanced sourcing tools within the organization.
Dell Incorporated ~ Austin, TX
July 2012 – August 2013
Supplier Relationship Sr. Manager and Global Reverse Supply Chain Strategist
Responsible for identifying and developing strategic solutions, operational capability improvements, and aligning vendor
solutions globally.
 Established a “Vested” vendor strategic roadmap resulting in $50+ million in identified opportunities.
 Executed new inventory models to minimize company inventory positions in Canada, U.S., and Latin America
resulting in $3+ million in savings.
 Aligned vendor strategy among Sr. Executives inside and outside the company resulting in consolidation of suppliers
from 50+ to >20.
 Coordinated compliance contractual terms adoption in all regions resulting in a 30% improvement in environmental
compliance globally.
Dell Incorporated ~ Austin, TX
Global Commodity Sr. Manager
May 2010 - July 2012
Responsible for developing sourcing strategy solutions for Services, Reverse Supply Chain, and Fulfillment organizations,
conducting sourcing bids, and contract compliance in support of America’s Logistics.
 Lead “Vested Outsourcing” Strategy for Global Logistics and Fulfillment’s remanufacturing operations which lead to
$20+ million in savings and certification as a Vested Deal Architect.
 Developed strategic sourcing plans in U.S., Canada, and Latin America identifying $30+ million in savings
opportunities.
 Applied sourcing strategies resulting in $25+ million in savings.
 Negotiated with Sr. Executives to close contractual terms and sourcing opportunities in 50+ agreements.
Dell Incorporated ~ Austin, TX
Logistics Senior Consultant
May 2008 - May 2010
Responsible for developing return logistic strategy solutions, identifying improvement opportunities in returns pipeline, and
developing returns solutions for new product initiatives.
 Implemented Global ODM returns model to ensure lowest cost solutions resulting in $7+ million in savings.
 Participated in outsourcing of returns operations in United States and Europe resulting in $20+ million in reduction of
Dell owned assets.
 Performed logistical cost analysis on multiple operations resulting in $5 million in savings opportunities.
Dell Incorporated ~ LaVergne, TN
Site Manager Single Point of Return
April 2006 - March 2008
Responsible for developing the relationship with third party vendor managing returns, identifying improvement opportunities,
and ensured all financial metrics were obtained. Instrumental in planning Dell’s returns center footprint consolidation strategy
and project plan which resulted in operational improvements and improved recovery revenue.
 Drafted, negotiated terms, and provided returns center expertise during the footprint consolidation project.
 Responsible for the leading a team of 5 to resolve customer crediting escalations and issues.
 Implemented an audit process for monthly invoices resulting in identification and recovery of $3+ million in over
charges.
Dell Incorporated ~ Austin, TX
Operations Manager
September 2002 - April 2006
Prioritized production schedules to meet goals, quality and cost objectives based on product introduction, equipment
efficiency, and material supply. Planned and established operational objectives, procedures, budgets, and assignments for
direct and indirect labor. Implemented and mentored numerous Business Process Improvement projects.
 Provided leadership for 8 managers and 125 associates in the high volume daily production of Dell enterprise products.
 Implemented first “lean” lines in Dell manufacturing resulting in a 25% improvement in ULH.
 Developed lean line change over processes, involving production control, materials, operations, and inventory control
resulting in 60% improvement in change over time.
Dell Incorporated ~ Austin, TX
Operations Supervisor
March 2002 - September 2002
Ensured Safety, Quality, and Velocity goals met on a daily basis.
 Lead a team of 25 associates at Dell high velocity desktop facility.
 Mentored 4 high performing associates resulting in 3 mentee’s being accepted into the Dell Supervisor in Training
program and was a founding member of the Supervisor in Training program.
 Executed cross training program to maximize associate satisfaction and effectiveness between manufacturing facilities.
Dell Incorporated ~ Austin, TX
Materials Manager
December 2000 - March 2002
Planned, scheduled, coordinated, stored, and approved movement of raw material throughout the warehouse cycle in order to
ensure the right parts were at the right place at the right time. Worked on problems of diverse scopes where analysis of the
situation or data required evaluation of identifiable factors.
 Managed a team of 47 material handlers to receive, inventory, set up lines, and inject raw parts into the enterprise
manufacturing process across 10 different lines.
 Completed a Black Belt project for ensuring uptime on the kitting lines resulting in a 25% improvement of kits per
hour.
United Parcel Service ~ Dallas, TX
Operations Supervisor
July 1989 - December 2000
Ensured the proper drafting and implementing of business plans and met objectives through the training and staffing of
employees.
 Performed safety and work standard evaluations of all employees.
 Launched ground delivery network out of regional air hub resulting in a 40% improvement in asset utilization.
 Identified and corrected inefficiencies in load utilization plan resulting in a 25% improvement in loader pieces per hour.
Education
University of TX at Arlington
August 1986 - December 1990
Bachelor of Arts Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of Pennsylvania Executive Education
October 2010
Wharton Executive Negotiation Workshop
University of Tennessee Executive Education
Certified Vested Deal Architect
June 2011 - November 2012