JOHN F. GALLAGHER
** ****** **., ***********, ** 07621* 917-***-****
* ad5o5g@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications
Over 36 years of experience and comprehensive background in all areas of distribution, warehouse management systems, E-Commerce, cost control, labor management and negotiations. Accomplished professional with proven results. Experience with RLM Software, Blue Cherry, Simparel, Envision, AIMS, AS 400, and RF systems.
Experience
Sept 2018 – Present M.Hidary & Company VP of Operations / COO
Negotiate rates and opened 3PLS in CA, NJ, Vancouver,Toronto, and TX
Broker inbound transit with overseas forwarders from China,Pakistan,Egypt
Ensure 3PLS are compliant with customer routing and shipping guidelines
Integrate WMS with client / 3PL
Fulfilled staffing needs for office and all Distribution Centers
Arrange all POE shipments to customers Kohls, Ross,TJM, Amazon,Fred Meyer,Kroger
Reduced chargebacks by over 70% since 2019
DTC through Commerce Hub,Radial Hub, DSCO for Kohls,Macys,JCP,Academy
Oct. 2014 – July 2017 Bernardo Fashions Director of Operations
Plan Transit with overseas manufacturers to all USA ports
Negotiated rates to expedite freight through forwarders
Implemented new procedures for WMS within 3 PL in California, Canada and NJ
Updated our in-house system to comply with major retailers Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Holt Renfro, Ecommerce and others.
Arrange direct shipments from China to Retailers
Forecast weekly, monthly and yearly sales
2004-2014 Roc Apparel Group (Rocawear, Billionaire Boys Club) Vice President of Distribution
Responsible for shipping upwards of $180 million dollars annually to major department stores and over 200 specialty stores
Oversee Import Department, Allocation, Customer Service, Order Entry and all facets of distribution, with over 70 employees under my supervision
Negotiated rates and opened 3PL warehouses in California, and New Jersey to reduce cost / transit time for retailers
Launched Rocawear.com E-commerce
Monitor inventory flow and replenishment for 8 Rocawear Company stores
Created systems and operating procedures to maintain and track vendor compliance
Forecast budget and monitor all distribution expenses, transportation costs and invoicing on a monthly basis
2002-2004 Bernard Chaus Inc., Director of Distribution
Managed multiple warehouse facilities totaling 350,00 sq. ft. with over 110 employees and 10 supervisors
Responsible for shipping over 25 million dollars monthly. Shipping both flat pack and GOH with thousands of SKU's throughout six annual sales seasons
Daily meetings with all division heads to maintain a timely cost-effective flow
Worked with VICS committee to assure compliance with retailer guidelines to eliminate or minimize chargeback's
Mentor and lead warehouse management to achieve higher levels of performance
Negotiated Union and Non-Union agreements
Opened Distribution Centers in Florida and California
1986-2001 Bernard Chaus Inc., Warehouse / Traffic Manager
Implemented automated WMS with use of Intermec RF devices
Hired and trained warehouse staff on all systems
Reduced rates with freight forwarders and LTL carriers for shipments to retailers as well as 30 Chaus retail stores
Modified warehouse to set up and distribute all newly acquired licenses including Nautica's launch of women's wear
Monitored all inventory dollars and units daily
Coordinated all outbound freight including flat pack and G.O.H. with a dual goal of vendor compliance and cost control. The same with inbound freight, both air and ocean.
Education
Bergenfield High School 1979-1982
Drake College of Business 1983-1986
BA Business Administration