WALTER W. HACKETT

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New City, New York 10956

abml7v@r.postjobfree.com

845-***-****

Vice President of Operations

Hands-on manager with over 18 years of progressively responsible experience

leading highly

Successful, multi-million dollar distribution operations

• Demonstrated achievements in training and building unified teams, establishing

systems to streamline procedures and increase productivity, and creating cost saving

programs

• Comprehensive understanding of both distribution and information technology

• High level computer proficiency; skilled in AS 400, SAP, Orion, EDI and

Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consultant – Distribution, Logistics and Warehouse Operations October 2008 to present

Master Cutlery INC, Secaucus, New Jersey – February 2008 to September 2008

Director of Distribution & Logistics

Key Accomplishments

Designed the physical layout of our California distribution center for optimum

storage and flow of goods.

Project manager for implementation of computer software for WMS system.

Working on streamlining Distribution process by setting clearly defined

procedures.

Setting up communication standards for a multicultural staff.

Working with VP of sales to synchronize logistics and sales.

Serving as senior management working on new direction of the company.

HACKETT ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, Fort Myers, Florida – 2005 to2007

Property procurement and Architectural services

WENGER NORTH AMERICA (Swiss Army)

Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center, Orangeburg, New York – 1998 to 2005

Rapidly advanced through a series of increasingly responsible management positions, as

follows:

Director of Operations 2003-2005

Director of Distribution & Logistics 2002-2003

Warehouse Manager 1998-2002

Directed entire inventory, distribution, transportation and watch repair operations for the

world-renowned manufacturer and distributor of Swiss army watches, knives and

fragrances.

Scope of responsibility was diverse and included: hiring and training 6 managers and 30

employees, setting and monitoring standards for managers, controlling a $25 million

inventory, managing a $6 million budget, overseeing outside production and

transportation contracts, coordinating product delivery schedules, interfacing with other

division heads, monitoring security procedures, maintaining facility, and implementing

HAZMAT and safety training.

Key Accomplishments:

• Restructured entire warehouse operations (at little or no cost to the company) to

optimize space and increase flow. As a result, order processing efficiency improved

by 400%

• Coordinated with IT department in the implementation of RF scan system and Bin

Location system, which greatly improved organization and doubled the speed of

picking

• Purchased new equipment and machinery for increased warehouse volume

• Developed and launched a system to manage charge backs, saving thousands of

dollars

• Reduced costs dramatically for HAZMAT 3 shipping by conducting extensive

research and implementing new procedures

• Conducted training courses on HAZMAT procedures for all employees – As a result,

company escaped a possible $250,000 fine and operational shutdown following

inspection

• Performed lead role with EDI order processing and all other customer requirements

• Worked closely with sales management to assure full compliance with customers

needs

• Achieved top efficiency levels by implementing a cross-training program for all

employees

MURRAY FEISS INDUSTRIES, Bronx, New York – 1996 to 1998

Senior Operations Manager

Oversaw all aspects of merchandise flow from initial order through customer delivery for

a national lighting company. In charge of supervising 8 managers and 50 union

employees, overseeing import/export shipments, controlling inventory, and negotiating

contracts.

• Implemented a new state-of-the-art computer system

• Working on streamlining Distribution process by setting clearly defined procedures.

• Provided technical and computer programming support

• Increased overall operational efficiency

• Incressed customer satisfaction leading to overall profatibilty of company

EMCO SALES AND SERVICE, INC., North Bergen, New Jersey – 1993 to 1996

Operations Manager

Managed a 360,000 square foot warehouse with 40 union employees and over 25,000

SKU numbers. Responsibilities included hiring/training/overseeing staff, inventory

management, all aspects of order processing, equipment maintenance, and safety

management.

• Provided technical and computer programming support Set-up warehouse

operations to include establishing order flows and purchasing equipment

• Improved and economized order packaging/shipment logistics

• Significantly increased production efficiency

• Designed and implemented all forms of software applications

• Served as liaison between distribution and the IT department

• Provided technical and computer programming support

ENTERPRISE VAN LINES, Suffern, New York – 1988 to 1993

Operations Foreman

Directed daily moving operations for company’s largest client, West Point Military

Academy.

Maintained warehouse operations, as well as secured contracts with individual clients and

government agencies.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICAITON / LICENSE

COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER, Paramus, New Jersey

Certificate in Computer Electronics Technology (Associates Degree equivalent)

Honors Graduate, 1994

HAZMAT Shipping Certification

Forklift Certification

Class B License

MILITARY SERVICE

UNITED STATES NAVY - Rank E-3 First Division

Shipboard Maintenance and Security

National Defense Service Medal

(Honorable Discharge)

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