Manager Customer Service
Resume:
Objective
A growth position within the retail or manufacturing industry utilizing my
extensive operational and purchasing/materials background in display
products.
Experience
Ross Dress for Less 2005- 2009
Pleasanton,CA 94588
Manager, Fixture Purchasing (2005-
2008)
Discount retail chain of 1000 locations. Administered procurement of
display products for growth of new stores and support of chain.
Manager, Sourcing and Fixture Development (2008-2009)
Sourced and developed displays for merchandising requirements that were
flexible, adaptable, mobile and shopper friendly.
Vice President Operations 2003-2004 Actionrack Mfg.
Co. Brooklyn, NY
Catalogue distributor of Store Display products. Instituted and
administered; Import and domestic purchasing programs, Customer Service
Group. Account Manager for two Major Clients.
President 2001-2003 J. S. & Associates
Palm Springs, CA
Manufacturer's representative of overseas and domestic custom metal
products to the store display, restaurant and glass industries.
ABC Industries /Spectrum Manufacturing, Inc.
Freeport/Wheatley Heights, NY
Vice President Purchasing (2000-2001)
Catalogue distributor and Manufacturer of Store Display products.
Instituted and administered; Import and domestic purchasing programs
at 10% cost reduction.
Vice President Planning and Materials (1997-2000)
Custom fabrication and importation of Wood, Laminate and Metal store
fixtures. Instituted and administered; Planning, Production Control,
Estimating, Materials acquisition, Job costing and Import Programs.
Director of Planning and Materials 1995-1997 Greneker
Los Angeles, CA
Mannequins, Custom Store Fixtures, Thematic and Displays. Wood, Metal and
Acrylics. Instituted and administered; Production Control, Planning,
Estimating and Materials Acquisition departments for a highly custom
manufacturing and production facility.
Vice President of Operations 1990-1995 Crystolon,
Inc. Commerce, CA
Custom Store fixtures, Metal, Acrylic, and Wood. Responsible for all
operational activities Instituted and administered; Planning, Production
Control, Estimating, Materials acquisition, Inventory, Warehouse and
Shipping controls.
Plant Superintendent 1989-1990 Prudential
Overall Supply Chula Vista, CA
Laundry uniform processing plant. Responsible for all operational
activities; Implemented and co-coordinated inventory controls and new
processing programs that reflected a 9.5% savings against budget.
Vanguard Manufacturing 1986-1989 North Hollywood,
CA /Tijuana, Mx
Director of U.S. Operations 1986- 1987
Custom Metal Racks and Store Fixtures. Created all start-up operations
and systems for Tool and Die, Prototype and Materials processes in
U.S. facilities.
Vice President Operations - Mexico 1987-1988
Redesigned manufacturing process and interface with U.S. Headquarters
resulting in online production of $ 2mm within 120 days.
Director of Materials 1985-1986 Teichman Enterprises
Los Angeles, CA
Metal Store Fixtures and Racks. Created and Administered Far East Import
Program. Introduced MRP based Purchasing Department. Created and
administered; Planning, Purchasing and Materials groups
D and S Industries 1979-1985
Pacoima, CA
Purchasing Manager 1979 - 1982
Director of Operations 1982 - 1985
Metal Store Fixtures and Racks, Multiple plant locations; California and
Mexico. Designed, implemented and administered all operational systems
relating to production and shipping. Supported growth of $4 mm through $21
mm. Supervised and administered start up sub-division (CounterBalance)
from inception through $3mm sales goal.
References and additional information available upon request
Jim Schwartz
34155 Calle Mora
Cathedral City, CA 92234
abmuxg@r.postjobfree.com
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