Kelvin J. Ramoo
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Inventory, Asset Recovery, Warehousing and Logistics Management
Supply Chain, Director of Asset Recovery successful at leading a warehousing/distribution facility for a Global Consumer Electronics and Home Appliance Distributor. Constantly introducing initiatives to reduce costs, streamline systems and processes, improve efficiency and productivity, reduced shipping time while guiding a highly skilled, cross functional team. Key member on Senior Management team involved in implementing the new requirements for Sarbanes Oxley.
Skills
Strategic, Planning and Operational Budgeting
Inventory Control and Asset recovery
General Operations and Productivity Improvements
Warehousing Terminal and Distribution Center
Facility Planning and Financial Management Vendor Compliance as per Vendor Agreement
Vendor Sourcing, Negotiations and Quality Assurance
Logistics, Route Management and Transportation
Reverse Logistics for Wal-mart and Target
RTV (Return to Vendor) Coordinator
Professional Experience
HAIER AMERICA - Keasbey, NJ
Leader for Room Air Conditioner, Compact Refrigerator and Wine Cellar sales, as well as a leading force in Home appliances, Compact Laundry, Compact Freezers and HDTV.
Director of Asset Recovery, Supply Chain, 8/2010 to 6/2011
Collaborate with internal departments such as Finance, Transportation, Product Innovation and Engineering, Sales and Brand teams to meet or exceed gross margin and Inventory goals by maximizing asset recovery of all returned consumer goods, by utilizing strategic Accounts, product channelization and retail partnerships.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Researched, initiated, negotiated and developed the reverse logistics and asset recovery process with Sohnen Enterprises for Wal-mart and Target returns which equates to about 50% of Haier America return volume.
• Initiated a systematic sales process of scrap goods, maximizing warehouse available space and generating a positive Gross Margin.
• Researched and implemented business with X-stock buyers in Canada, relieving the company of excess storages charges in the Toronto warehouse.
• Assisted with the sale of various Digital Product Group slow moving and returned products allowing for the planning and purchasing new current models.
• Developed monthly Inventory reporting, including various inventory aging reserve calculations and OEM Returns analysis for Finance, Sales and Supply Chain.
• Oversee and assure quality from out-source partners and timely distributions of spare parts.
• Manage a staff of 8 -10 in all aspects of Inventory Control, warehousing, shipping and receiving operations.
EMERSON RADIO CORP – Moonachie, NJ
Multimillion-dollar company selling Consumer Electronics and Home Appliance Products
Director of Domestic Operations, 2006 to 1/2010
Hold full accountability for a modern 198,000 sq. ft warehousing/distributing center within this $250M Home Electronics Appliance company. Responsible for all operations, including receiving, inventory, picking, special packaging, QA, shipping, returns, security, facility management and administration. Coordinate all domestic shipments to a wide customer base whilst maintaining an average monthly inventory balance of $26M.
Implemented a change in the way returned merchandise was handled, resulting in the reduction in Returns Freight of $138K in the first six months.
Developed a plan for containers to be pulled during off-peak hours and stored by the drayage company, thus generating a savings of $400K for the fiscal year ending 2008 on an overflow warehouse expense.
Monitored, identified and achieved annual savings of $103K in freight costs for overnight and small packages.
Reduction in Warehouse temporary labor budget of $150K over two years.
Worked closely with Upper Management to sell-off AS-IS stock, in order to reduce and maintain a low inventory balance.
Monitored RTV (Return to Vendor) Inventory balances and coordinated the return to the factories with Imports and Honk Kong Office.
Developed and monitored quotas for Service volumes and timeliness.
Provided sales force with unparalleled continuous service and support; facilitated numerous $100K+ sales orders from tier customers.
Inventory Control Manager, 2000 to 2006
Maintained inventory data integrity and tracked accuracy of inventory.
Developed and maintained cycle count activity, by providing counting instructions, variance reporting, and reconciliation of daily counting activity.
Conducted two Physicals yearly for all locations within the United States with an average Inventory balance of $17.5M.
Established partnerships with other departments to build inventory accuracy, standard procedures and controls, practices and systems.
Understood and demonstrated the six core behavioral expectations: Communicative, Motivated, Responsible, Dependable, Inquisitive and Accountability.
CCA INDUSTRIES – East Rutherford, NJ
Leading Cosmetics Manufacturer
Cost Analyst, 1/1998 to 2/2000
Evaluated actual manufacturing cost and prepared periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
Studied and collected information to determine standards and actual cost of alternator manufacturing including raw materials purchase, inventory and labor.
Inventory Control Manager, 3/1996 to 1/1998
Ran a series of inventory reports on daily, weekly or monthly basis and performed detailed analysis of item performance.
Recommended and developed reporting strategies related to Inventory Management.
Identified 'heavy' and 'low turn' inventory items and maintained communication reports for sales team.
Performed inventory adjustments (quantity and price variance analysis)
Performed visual validation of received merchandise to description and package details from original purchase order.
EMERSON RADIO CORP - MOONACHIE, NJ
Freight Claims specialist/Consumer Affairs Repair and Return Coordinator: 1995 -1996
Inventory Control Coordinator: 1989 - 1995
Senior Accounts Receivable Clerk: 1987 - 1989
Advanced through a series of promotions in various division of the company by proving to be an innovative leader with special capabilities in building teams, strategizing and implementing standard procedures and systems to achieve accurate financial information.
Computer Skills
Proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP and AS400
Education
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY – Jersey City, NJ
Bachelor of Science
Major: Accounting