Strategic Third-Party Logistics Manager eager to contribute significant background in distribution toward supporting a progressive organization in optimizing operational and financial performance.

 

 

Seasoned career in managing cost-effective, safety-focused and efficient distribution operations with proficiency in P&L accountability, traffic management, yard management, warehouse safety, inventory control and order fulfillment. Strong project management expertise as evidenced by seamlessly orchestrating new facility start-ups and overhauling existing operations. Adept at staffing/hiring, establishing SOPs, financial administration (A/P and A/R), and procuring storage and material handling equipment in strict alignment with budget parameters. Highly skilled in terminal management, export shipping, and special handling requirements. C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) certified.  

 

Key Achievements:

 

• Collaboratively heightened operational efficiency rating at Apple from 68% to 94% in seven months by enhancing staff training and emphasizing accountability and team cohesiveness.
• Consistently outperformed long-established first shift for Scotts account despite having 15% fewer staff.
• Reduced operating expenses for ThyssenKrupp Hearn by defining and initiating labor control practices and eliminating unnecessary personnel.
• Championed GreatWide Distribution s first physical inventory in three years to result in shrinking of 14,000 units out of 2.5 million units. 
• Consistently surpassed service expectations of 99.99% for in-stock, on-time delivery and order accuracy during management role at Exel.
• Improved on-time delivery performance at Exel by 12%, garnering excellent customer recognition.
• Decreased warehouse damages for Exel to less than .01% by ensuring proper training on all material handling equipment and standardizing preparatory and loading techniques.
• Chosen by General Manager at Exel to analyze and reverse deficiencies within Operations; set new record for cases per hour throughput on three occasions.

 

 

Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, 2009 to 2010

Lead Operations Supervisor

• Handpicked based on proven leadership talents to manage second shift for Scotts account during seasonal ramp-up.
• Combined strong communication and team-building strengths to motivate staff to exhibit productivity excellence.

 

ThyssenKrupp Hearn, 2008 to 2009

Distribution Center Manager

• Spearheaded all 6S and lean manufacturing initiative to minimize expenses and accelerate distribution quality control.
• Ensured and enforced safety compliance by effectively training warehouse employees and drivers in safety policies and procedures.
• Oversaw P&L for warehouse operations and relied upon to ensure 100% customer satisfaction.
• Scrutinized extensive data relating to sales, volume, payroll, and monthly expense budgets.

 

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GreatWide Distribution, Chino, California, 2007 to 2008

Warehouse Manager

• Steered daily operations for 199,000 square foot warehouse which serviced three major accounts.
• Demonstrated exemplary management acumen in directing and motivating operations supervisor, three customer service representatives and up to 50 warehouse associates.
• Proficiently facilitated safety training and compliance, consistently achieved KPIs, maintained material handling equipment, and navigated inventory control and cycle count program.

 

YRC Logistics, Ontario, California,  2006 to 2007

Operations Supervisor

• Efficiently coordinated receiving operations, order picking, and shipping activities for facility servicing three accounts (Alberto Culver, Nexxus and Massimo Zanetti Beverages).
• Leveraged exceptional versatility toward managing three separate teams comprised of up to 50 union associates across two different schedules covering 10-hour work days, six days a week.
• Elevated staff efficiency by establishing and introducing Individual Productivity Tracking Tool and Accountability Program.

 

APL Logistics, Rancho Cucamonga, California,  2004 to 2006

Account Manager

• Shipped $6M of product each month for Case Logic, seamlessly coordinating inventory management encompassing internal cycle count program, daily/weekly/monthly metrics tracking and reporting, billing, and accounts receivable. 
• Directed, supervised and trained up to 50 employees, administered safety program, and directed maintenance efforts for equipment and 460,000 sq. ft facility.

 

Ultimate Staffing / GENCO Distribution Systems, Rancho Cucamonga/Chino, California,  2003 to 2004

Contract Supervisor / Manager

• Completed contract assignment with 3PL on major account with Leapfrog Ltd., directing 15 associates and two supervisors in special projects which included creating new pick lines and launching seasonal transportation shipping program to major retailers.
• Successfully led timely shipping for $5M toy order out of Chino facility for Christmas 2003 rush.

 

Exel, Inc., Burlington, NJ, Statesville, NC, and Ontario, CA, 1996 to 2003

Traffic Manager and Operations Supervisor

• Directed second shift operations in 800,000 sq. ft. warehouse servicing customers such as Johnson & Johnson, Wal-Mart, JC Penney and 7/11.
• Exhibited sharp organizational skills in delegating tasks and responsibilities among five supervisors, 145 hourly associates, and 65 route drivers handling 24/7 direct-to-store deliveries.
• Played integral role in relocation of new facility while concurrently implanting RF capabilities to existing WMS program.
• Resourcefully designed and implemented Drivers Log to track trends and maximize accountability.

 

 

Completed extensive courses and continuing education programs focusing in areas such as:

    Leadership Basic Principals                           Leadership Coaching Principals         Hiring for Keeps

    Collaborative Workplace                    Situational Leadership

    OSHA Rules and Regulations             DOT Rules and Regulations

    Managing Your Superiors                  Giving and Receiving Feedback

    Union Avoidance                               Safety in the Workplace

    Harassment in the Workplace             Recognizing Drug and Alcohol Abuse