Quality Assurance Manager

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Gerry

CastroExperienced Logisitics Professional

GERRY L. CASTRO

*****.******@***.***

**** *. **** ***** *******, AZ 85339

Home: 602-***-**** Cell: 909-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position that will utilize the skills and knowledge that I have acquired with the opportunity to grow with a company long term.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PETSMART INC. (November 2006 - Present)

19601 N. 27TH Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85027

Phone: 623-***-****

Transportation Freight Analyst

Responsible for supporting the Contract Manager

-Analyze current business processes to identify new procedures for cost reductions

-Negotiate rates and contract terms with carriers

-Responsible for reducing $3 million invoice deficit down to $50,000

-Identified a cost saving opportunity that will save the company an estimated $1.2 million a year

- Design and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for filing freight carrier damage claims

-Audit invoices to ensure accurate payment by comparing charges to negotiated contract rates

-Troubleshoot invoicing issues and discrepancies with carriers/correct rates to ensure invoices are paid accurately

- Ensure that carriers abide by pricing agreements and contracts

- Maintain close contacts with carriers to ensure strong communication and business relationships

- Create detailed financial reports via Micro Strategy for the supply chain department

- Responsible for ensuring compliance with Sarbane-Oxley

- Facilitate additional projects as identified by the Contract Manager

FREIGHT MANAGMENT INC.

2900 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim Ca 92806

Phone: 714-***-****

Auditor (June 2005 - September 2006)

As an auditor I worked as a liaison between the carrier and the client utilizing our services.

- Managed our client's inbound and outbound freight making it cost effective to out source their transportation billing needs versus maintaining an in-house department

- Worked closely with freight carriers to ensure they are in compliance with current pricing agreements

- Provided product classification studies for current and potential clients

- Successfully maintained accounts payable within net 30 days

CONWAY WESTERN EXPRESS

13364 Marlay Ave. Fontana, Ca

Phone: 951-***-****

Weight Inspection Analyst (June 2004 - June 2005)

Responsible for inspection of inbound and outbound freight shipments

- Assisted company in maximizing profits through detailed inspection of inbound and outbound freight

- Inspected shipments for classification accuracy pertaining to the National Motor Freight Carrier Codes (NFMC) based on weight, size, and defined item category

- Compiled detailed reports with photo documentation when additional freight fees were charged

- Averaged $400K in one year from reassessed shipments

AVERY DENNISON

10721 Jasmine Street, Fontana 92337

Phone: 909-***-****

Transportation Analyst/Supervisor (2000 - 2004)

Responsible for supervising and maintaining the transportation freight payable department.

-Performed as primary contact between transportation and accounting/financial group

-Managed monthly transportation accounting reports

-Ensured adequate accounting controls were in place for the freight payment and general ledger function

-Developed and implemented continuous improvement processes

-Supported and participated in development and cross-functional projects, as needed

-Managed freight payment clerks in my department

Freight Payment Coordinator (1999 - 2000)

Responsible for maintaining freight carrier reports, analyzing freight bills, reviewing contracts with carriers, and data entry into freight payment system.

-Prepared cost freight analysis report analyzing cost of shipments to select the most cost effective carrier.

-Analyzed interstate tariffs to verify compliance to contract requirements

Rework Coordinator (1997 - 1999)

Responsible for cost estimates and rework projects for all Avery Dennison distribution centers.

-Developed and implemented a procedure to recondition damaged product and returned stock to inventory saving $150,000 per year in inventory loss

-Wrote procedure manual providing detailed instruction, which accelerated training and provided consistency

-Tracked inventory to monitor shipments removed from inventory due to damage, had to assess whether items could be deemed recyclable or if a total loss would allocate items to donation. If items were salvageable, had to determine most cost effective way to repackage items, internally or through an outsourced company.

-Trained temporary employees in damaged rework functions to clarify procedures and increase productivity

-Reorganized pick locations in the warehouse that reduced order-pulling time

-Reduced staff while maintaining productivity and morale in order to increase profitability

Warehouse Associate 2 & 1 (1995 - 1997)

Responsible for picking, shipping, closing of customer orders, and auditing associates for quality assurance and re-training if needed.

-Maintained high safety standards and followed correct procedures that minimized damaged freight.

-Set priorities and organized work flow to ensure shipping deadlines were met.

-Loading and unloading trailers.

EDUCATION

MBA, Western International University, Graduation Date of 2011

BS, Business Management, University of Redlands 2002

AS, Electronic Engineering Technology, Corinthian College 1987

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Word/Excel/PowerPoint/some Access

SQL/AS400/SAP

Bilingual-Spanish/Micro Strategy

Knowledgeable in TMS/LTL/FTL/NMFC

Experienced in contract and rate negotiation

REFERENCES:

Corky Wyrick - Supervisor Conway Western Express - 714-***-****

Kristan Peterson - Supervisor FMI - 714-***-****

Rob Schroeder - Analyst Petsmart - 480-***-****

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