Manager Supply Chain

RICHARD J. RICE

***** ******* ****, ************, ** 44136 440-***-****

abkch9@r.postjobfree.com

WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Logistics / WMS / Transportation / Compliance / Supply Chain / IMEX /

International / NAFTA Budgets / Labor / Facilities / Hazmat / Audits / CRM

/ Lean / CPI / Contracts / Negotiations

With an extensive background in domestic logistics and international import-

export operations, I have cut costs and made sure materials and products

get to where they need to go on time. A hands-on manager, I am recognized

as the company go-to-person for Hazmat issues, regulatory compliance and

indentifying opportunities to streamline supply chain processes. I have

managed budgets to $25M and staff to 150. I can contribute by:

o Reducing transportation and distribution costs

o Identifying and implementing process improvements

o Ensuring full compliance with customs and security regulations

o Meeting demanding objectives and performing against tight deadlines

o Brainstorming ideas to streamline logistics operations

I have completed numerous Hazmat training courses, including Dangerous

Goods International, 49 CFR, IATA and Canadian Hazardous Shipping

Compliance. I have also trained personnel on Hazmat compliance. I completed

management courses at the University of Phoenix and have been certified on

NAFTA global regulations.

Selected Accomplishments

Implemented Warehouse Management System. Oatey looked to replace legacy

inventory management. Picked as lead for project conversion from paper to

the Balanced Operated Storage System (BOSS). Created processes to control

warehouse movement. Decreased order fill time 73% and reduced inventory

errors to near-zero.

Streamlined import supply chain with C-TPAT certification. Customs delays

impacted Oatey logistics process. Enrolled in Customs-Trade Partnership

Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program, earning certifications for Cleveland

port facility and a maquiladora in Mexico. Reduced inspection time and

inventory carrying costs 83%.

Generated $1M savings with online reverse auction. Oatey SCS sought to

reduce freight and transport costs. Initiated live reverse auction, having

shippers compete for truckload and LTL rates. As all bids were displayed

and identified, carriers lowered rates to gain contracts, reducing Oatey

distribution costs.

Revamped international logistics, saving $250K. Oatey logistics was

fragmented and cumbersome. International buyers worked independently with

their own brokers. Saw opportunity to consolidate brokers, using bid

process to achieve better rates. Streamlined processes and reduced first-

year freight costs 22%.

Modified palletized shipments, reducing costs 27%. Relocation of retail

distribution to Cleveland impacted service to Home Depot in the Southeast.

Company used non-standard pallets. Worked with LTL carrier and pallet

supplier to design slave pallets for decked trailers. Doubled carrier

capacity to 100 units, reducing overall costs.

Career History

Corporate Logistics Manager, Oatey SCS, 1999-2009. Managed full spectrum of

$100M Supply Chain Services logistics and supply chain operations. Led

negotiation of all transportation contracts. Ensured hazardous materials

compliance. Led expansion from domestic to international operations,

receiving first-ever C-TPAT certification for company imports. Obtained

favorable ruling on NAFTA applicability for imports, eliminating $1.4M

customs duties.

Warehouse Manager, Oatey, 1989-1999. Initially promoted to manage 50,000sf

facility with 12 staff for major plumbing supplies manufacturer. Oversaw

subsequent expansion of warehouse to 250,000sf and staff to 150.

Implemented initial automated Warehouse Management System and managed

subsequent upgrade implementation projects. Reduced shipping costs to

largest retail customer by modifying pallets for use on decked trailers.

Doubled shipments from 50 to 100 pallets.

Earlier: Starting as Shipping Clerk at Oatey, earned promotions, with

increasing responsibilities through to Warehouse Manager.

Personal: I enjoy traveling and motorcycling.

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