John Ruiz
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Qualifications
More than 12 years of experience in the high tech industry with strengths
in high volume settings for warehouse, materials and logistics management.
Inventory and Warehouse Operations
. Developed and implemented a Safety Policy the entire operations
organization that included training.
. Accountable for generating inventory reports and submitting to
Finance/CFO.
. Organized quarterly and year-end inventory audits.
. Developed and implemented warehouse processes and procedures.
. Developed benchmarking metrics to gauge productivity and determine
gaps in processes.
. Experienced in procurement, storage, inventory management, order
processing, and distribution.
. Interfaced with internal departments to complete field projects under
budget.
. Developed operation budget based on detailed forecast and managed
Warehouse Operations within that budget.
Logistics and Distribution
. Negotiated freight rates and coordinated intra and interstate
logistics.
. Formed alliance with vendors to establish a warranty program on key
products.
. Provided feedback to executive on analysis and designs to improve
distribution center operations.
. Responsible for leases and maintenance agreements on all fleet
vehicles.
. Implemented RMA processes to achieve favorable ROI on field
distributed equipment.
. Assisted in facility improvements including relocations and office
logistics while managing onsite contractors.
. Collaborated with Field Project Managers to distribute servers and
wireless equipment nationwide.
Related Industry Experience
. Comfortable in public speaking and delivering presentations to
highlight Warehouse Operations accomplishments.
. Complete knowledge of warehouse software packages and industry tools.
. Built relationships with key industry individuals at the wholesale,
distributor, and retail levels.
. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weakness of employees and department functions.
. Identified complex problems and utilized related information to
implement solutions.
. Knowledgeable in utilizing Lean methodologies to drive performance
improvements while controlling cost.
. Conducted daily 5S and ESD audits of designated areas.
. Negotiated preferential rate with key shipping vendors (FedEx, UPS,
DHL)
. Fluent in Spanish.
. Knowledge of wireless equipment.
Highlights
. Reduced monthly inventory variances to +/- 1% on over 2million dollars
of on hand inventory.
. Reconciled over 4500 field-distributed servers that impeded payment
approval of $600K by customer.
. Established a Shipping Policy that reduced annual transportation cost
from $900K to $350K.
. Relocated warehouse operations from 900sq. ft facility to a
12,000sq.ft. Facility.
. Collaborated with key shipping vendors to develop a software tool that
reduced order-processing times by more than 50% while improving
accuracy.
. Decreased customer downtime by implementing a Repair/RMA process that
allowed us to meet service level agreements.
Technical Skills
. Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Power Point
. Familiar with various WMS packages including SAP w/RF Technology and
EDI transmissions.
. Knowledge of Salesforce, Fed Ex, UPS and Trucking Logistics software.
. Knowledge of Lean Methodologies and Lean Tools.
. Familiar with wireless technology and equipment.
. Familiar with Pitney Bowes mail processing equipment.
Professional Experience
. Distribution Supervisor - Flextronics 11/08 - 8/2010
. Inventory Consultant for Intel Corp.- ISS Consultants 6/08 - 11/08
. Operations Manager- Wayport (now AT&T) 3/03 - 12/07
. Inventory Control Supervisor-Syncrovac 3/02 - 3/03
. Warehouse Supervisor /3PL Accounts- Distribution Dynamics 8/00 - 2/02
Education
Continuing Education: Numerous professional development seminars in project
management, personnel management, import/export logistics, and quality
training
Completed: St. Edwards Project Management Course, University of Texas
Professional Development Course.
Graduate: US Navy Supply Management School
Graduate: Crockett High School