Andrew Taylor
About Andrew Taylor
Andrew Taylor is an Inbound Operations Manager at Amazon Fulfillment Centre, where he has significantly improved operational efficiency, including a 23.2% increase in PPLH during Q4 2021. He has a diverse background with experience in various roles across multiple companies, including the US Army and John Deere.
Work at Amazon Fulfillment Centre
Andrew Taylor has served as the Inbound Operations Manager at Amazon Fulfillment Centre since 2021. During his tenure, he has significantly improved operational efficiency, achieving a 5.59% efficiency improvement quarter over quarter. He increased the PPLH (picks per labor hour) by 23.2% during Q4 2021. Taylor has also achieved notable milestones, including the first, second, third, fifth, and sixth most efficient shifts in the history of the ORD2 facility. Additionally, he successfully reduced cubiscan units from 600 to 150 weekly, resulting in a 75% reduction in inbound operations.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Amazon, Andrew Taylor held various positions in different organizations. He worked as a Commodity Specialist at Haworth for four months in 2017, and as an Operations Planning Manager at TC Transcontinental from 2018 to 2019. Taylor also served as an Operations Center Manager at Grifols from 2019 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles at John Deere, where he was a Service Parts Buyer and later a Maintenance Scheduler/Planner. He also served in the US Army as a Medical Supply Specialist from 1987 to 1991.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Taylor studied at Western Michigan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Supply Management from 2011 to 2013. He also attended Haworth College of Business, completing his studies in Business Administration with a focus on Integrated Supply Management. Prior to this, he obtained an Associate degree in Arts and Business Administration from Kalamazoo Valley Community College from 2008 to 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in supply chain management and operations.
Achievements at Amazon Fulfillment Centre
During his time at Amazon Fulfillment Centre, Andrew Taylor has achieved several significant accomplishments. He won the Wolfgang challenge, which evaluates performance based on quality, productivity, safety, and cost metrics. Taylor also achieved a performance level of 105.2% to operational plans during Q4. His contributions have played a crucial role in enhancing the operational capabilities of the fulfillment center.