JAMES BERGER

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Bettendorf, IA 52722

563-***-****

actiai@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Acquire a position where I can demonstrate the positive impact my experience in Managing Warehouse, Distribution and Logistics Operations can offer.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

2013 – 2015, Trinity Logistics Corporation, Muscatine, IA

Operations Manager, Midwest Distribution Center, accountable and responsible for;

Receiving, Warehousing, Packaging and Shipping Operations

70,000 Sq Ft Facility employing 30-35 persons

$7-8 million inventory with 13,000 SKUs

Set-up and maintained a small part bagging operation

2004 – 2012, Katun Corporation, Davenport, IA

Director North America Distribution & Logistics, accountable and responsible for;

Receiving, Quality Assurance, Warehousing, Packaging, Inventory Control and Shipping Operations

115,000 Sq Ft Facility employing 50-75 persons

Work within an Operational budget of $2 million

$12-15 million Inventory with 3,500 – 5,000 SKUs

North America Logistics for; Import and Export Ocean, Air and truck Shipment Processing, Domestic Small Package and full and less than truck load shipping

Audit and process all transportation and operational invoices

1988 - 2004, Katun Corporation, Bloomington, MN & Davenport, IA

Global Logistics Manager, accountable and responsible for;

Coordinated Katun’s logistics for USA, Europe, Mexico & Canada

Communication liaison in establishing warehouse operations in Europe, Mexico, Canada, Singapore and South America

Established consolidation programs in Japan and Europe

Established and Maintained relationships with; International Freight Forwarders, Ocean Carriers, Customs Brokers, Small Package Carriers, Full and L LTL Truck Carriers

1987– 1988, Katun Corporation, Bloomington MN

Assistant Warehouse Manager,

Assisted in the Management of Katun Warehouse, Bloomington MN

1983 – 1987, Katun Corporation, Bloomington MN

Used Parts Supervisor

Managed grading and processing of used Photoreceptors and Fuser Rollers utilized in copiers printers

1982 – 1983, Katun Corporation, Bloomington MN

Receiving Clerk

1975 – 1982, Concepts Inc., Minneapolis, MN

Shipping and Receiving Clerk

SKILLS:

Microsoft Office, Excel & Word

IFS and IBM ERP Super User, assisted in Development & Implementation

ERP Trainer for warehouse and logistics staff

Project Management

EDUCATION:

Vocational High School, Minneapolis, MN

Lean Training; Institute of Lean Systems 2-Week Boot Camp 2010

Leadership Training; St Ambrose University, 2004

Real Estate Agent License in Iowa and Illinois

Completed various seminars and self-help programs related to logistics industry

References: Available on Request

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