yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                                    0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

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objective

logistics specialist with expertise in transportation, distribution and manufacturing, eager to contribute to the success of a dynamic company.

career profile

ø  over 16 years of relevant materials logistics and distribution background.

ø  record of promotion to team leadership positions of wide-ranging responsibility and authority.

ø  career built in specialized logistics, major retail and manufacturing sectors.

ø  demonstrated abilities in directing critical operations in a challenging environment.

ø  well-qualified to perform in distribution, logistics and supplier sourcing activities.

ø  background in forecasting, budgeting and master planning.

ø  capacity in scheduling, deliveries, loss prevention and warehouse management.

ø  proven supervisor of logistical personnel.

ø  expertise in all facets of effective materials operations.

ø  skilled in advanced it software applications.

ø  adept in program development, management and oversight.

ø  deliver measurable contributions to increased productivity and profitability.

ø  strong organizational, management and analysis skill sets.

ø  solid understanding of cost control, jit and positive customer relations.

ø  knowledgeable in meeting stringent organizational goals.

ø  b.s. degree.

professional experience

target corporation, phoenix, az, warehousing operations group leader                                                            2007 c present

       recruited to direct wide ranging warehousing operations for 1.5mm square foot facility.

       supervise, manage and mentor 35 personnel.

       facilitate all aspects of general pallet movement, putaways and reserve order filling.

       oversee capacity management and label control.

       successfully maintain inventory integrity.

       meet/exceed los commitments.

dbl distributing, scottsdale, az, shipping/picking manager                                                                                        2006 c 2007

       retained to coordinate packing, shipping, order filling and qc in a 150,000 square foot facility.

       provided leadership for 85 direct reports.

       slashed shipping costs 15% ($4mm).

       achieved all quality objectives.

       met/exceeded labor goals.

       spearheaded process improvement through improved systems and procedures.

       dbl distributing employee of the year, 2006.

wal-mart corporation, buckeye, az, logistics manager                                                                                                2003 c 2005

       tasked to oversee shipping operations in a 1.8mm square foot distribution site with 1,065 employees.

       personally directed 60 personnel in shipping and non-conveyable departments.

       saved $1.6mm through maximization of trailer loading.

       successfully shipped up to 150,000 cases per shift supporting 87 wal-mart stores and supercenters.

       posted accident-free years during entire wal-mart tenure.

       drove shipping department to 1^st place corporation-wide for productivity, cases shipped and profitability.

earlier background

prior to 2003, served as assistant general manager, accurate tool & manufacturing inc., florence, sc.  in this assignment, built outstanding operations, manufacturing support, materials stocking, raw material and jit skill sets in a 200,000 square foot manufacturing facility.  additionally, lowered loss time, decreased accidents, upgraded productivity and produced operational savings exceeding $175,000 monthly.

education

francis marion college, florence, sc, bachelor of science, psychology, 1987

cum laude graduate

phi kappa phi