Benjamin Wilcox, Cpim, Pmp
About Benjamin Wilcox, Cpim, Pmp
Benjamin Wilcox is the Director of Distribution at The Hillman Group, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in logistics and operations management, having held various roles at companies such as Kohl's and Avon Products, and he has a background in industrial engineering.
Work at The Hillman Group
Benjamin Wilcox has served as the Director of Distribution at The Hillman Group since 2014. In this role, he oversees a large-scale distribution operation that includes more than 43,000 reserve pallet locations and manages an annual inventory handling of $60 million. He directs a team consisting of 2 Operations Managers, 10 Area Managers, and over 350 nonexempt employees. His responsibilities include leadership development and goal setting to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Kohl's Department Stores
Prior to his current role, Wilcox worked at Kohl's Department Stores in various capacities. He served as the Maintenance & Facilities Manager in Monroe, Ohio, for one year from 2011 to 2012. He then transitioned to the role of Outbound Operations Manager, Level II, for eight months in 2014, followed by two years as the Inbound Operations Manager from 2012 to 2014. His experience at Kohl's contributed to his operational management skills.
Background in Avon Products, Inc.
Wilcox has a notable background with Avon Products, Inc., where he held multiple positions from 2004 to 2011. He began as a Maintenance Supervisor from 2004 to 2008, followed by a three-year tenure as Engineering Manager until 2011. His roles involved overseeing maintenance operations and engineering functions, which provided him with a solid foundation in operational management.
Military Service in the US Army
Wilcox served in the US Army as a Logistics/Quartermaster Corps Captain from 1998 to 2003. His military experience included various locations and provided him with valuable skills in logistics and operations management, which he has applied throughout his civilian career.
Education and Expertise
Wilcox holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering Technology from the University of Dayton, where he studied from 1996 to 1998. He also attended Murray State University from 1994 to 1996. His educational background, combined with his professional certifications as a Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Project Management Professional (PMP), underlines his expertise in distribution and operational management.