Customer Service Sales
Resume:
ED CHADEK, GLS
Cypress, CA 90630
*******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Results driven Global Logistics Professional with extensive "hands on
experience" managing and consulting in Logistics and Supply Chain
activities. Demonstrated ability to lead and direct a diverse workforce
while meeting customer's expectations and corporate objectives.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Expertise includes:
Logistics / Import, Export WMS
and RF Systems
DC Facilities Start-Ups and Design Reverse
Logistics
Process Improvement /Lean Logistics Inventory
Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT LOGISTICS CONSULTANT Cypress, CA
2006 - 2010
Currently conducting logistics and supply chain related projects and
studies for a wide range of clients involved in the Distribution of
wholesale and retail goods and services.
Projects and Studies include:
Reverse Logistics Management Process improvements
Site Selections / Layouts
Facility Management
Start- Up Operations Budgeting
/Cost Control
Partial Client Listing: KWE, Kintetsu World Express
Invue Security Products
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
FUJI PHOTO FILM U.S.A., Cypress, CA 1987 -
2005
Senior Regional Distribution Manager
Managed three Regional Distribution Facilities totaling over 325,000 square
feet with 50+ employees. Yearly sales in the region totaled over $750
million. High volume of pick pack shipments totaling over 200,000 orders
per year. Responsible for managing a yearly budget in excess of $6 million
per year.
. Consolidated 5 company managed warehouse facilities into a single
central warehouse without affecting sales or service to our customers.
Savings amounted to over $500,000 per year.
. Implemented a new WMS system that utilized radio frequency "RF" and
bar codes
. Reduced labor costs by over $300,000/yr by creating a pool
distribution system with a regional LTL carrier.
. Introduced a new small package carrier to serve the San Francisco Bay
area on an overnight basis. Replaced Fed Ex Express Air and saved over
$2.6 million in the first year.
. Expanded the Regional Distribution network by the design and start up
of 2 new
full service Regional Distribution Centers:
200,000 sq. ft. climate controlled warehouse
125,000 sq. ft. dry warehouse
. Launched the first comprehensive vendor compliance training program
for the top 10 key retail accounts. This resulted in a reduction in
charge backs for the region by nearly $125,000 the first year.
. Developed the first meaningful warehouse productivity reports (KPI's).
. Reduced picking and shipping errors by 26% during 2005.
. Designed a new training program for new Supervisors that became a
corporate standard for all new and promoted supervisors and leads,
"Foundations of Management"
CIBA-GEIGY PHARMACEUTICALS CORP. Cerritos, CA
1983 -1986
Manager - Western Distribution
Managed the activities of a 53,000 square foot pharmaceutical distribution
center for three company divisions with sales of over $150 million/yr.
Sales channels included retailers, distributors and hospital providers.
Supervised 21 people in Order Billing, Customer Service, Warehousing, and
Administration.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Marketing
California State University Long Beach
"Global Logistics Specialist" Professional Designation Awarded July 2008
California State University Long Beach
U.C.L.A. Extension Program
Materials Management and Improving Warehousing Operations
Orange Coast College
Purchasing Materials Management
Federal Express Corporation
Hazardous Materials Handling
Additional Training and Certifications
Hazmat trained Incident Commander 1st Responder
Certified D.O.T. HAZMAT
ISO 14001 core member and leader
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