Manager Sales
Resume:
LUIS LAFONT
MIAMI, FL *****
E-mail – ******@*******.***
Education:
Master’s in Business Administration
(MBA), Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor’s Degree Professional Management/Finance Specialty, Nova Southeastern University
Experience:
Controller
Innovagel (Swiss Caps USA) 2012 - Present
Oversee day to day operations of the finance department
Direct and perform monthly and quarterly closings
Manufacturing cost controls and KPI reviews
Operational financial analysis, MOR review with operational team
Monitor budget verses performance, operating efficiency and revenue variances
Inventory evaluation and reconciliations / cost of goods analysis
Establish credit & collection risks and procedures
Calculate operational cash flow / Intercompany Reconciliations (Foreign currency)
Ensure proper intercompany transactions / Coordinate Audits (GAAP Compliance)
Lead and develop annual budgeting process & metrics measurements
Controller
Cargo Transportation Services 2009 – 2012
Manage, analyze, evaluate and interpret financial forecasts and operating results
Fixed assets management and tracking reports
Establish, monitor and maintain a system of financial controls
Monthly and quarterly closings
New program development management team, Staff training and development
Controller / Operations Manager
C.H. Robinson Worldwide (Fortune 500) 2002 - 2009
Financial
Delivery of monthly and quarterly closings
Direct and perform financial analysis, segmentation reporting, cost analysis
Provide financial statements to external auditors and stake holders
Developed financial data scorecards and metrics to implement policies and procedures
Analysis of P & L, consolidations, & strategic planning with management team
Oversee budgeting process, monitor performance verses budget.
Develop Segmentation KPI’s Ocean, Air, Ground
Implemented collection policies and procedures (Reduced DSO by 55%).
Operations
Supply chain, transportation and category reporting and analysis
Customer transportation & inventory replenishment & integration
Business development team - establish operational procedures to meet sales objectives
Established accurate inventory controls for perishable soft commodities (Produce)
Created and implemented warehouse audit procedures
Developed operational procedures for export program, import, and offshore division.
Lead coordinator for new distribution program (Domestic & Puerto Rico)
Systems Trainer / Corporate Management Team / Train and Manage staff
Corporate Controller
Tech Products 1999 – 2001
Monthly closing and reporting
Manage Credit Manager and AP Manager
Fixed Assets and Inventory Reconciliations
Product and Transportation coordination
Audits internal and 3rd party
Inventory analysis & audits
Credit & Collections Manager / Operations Supervisor
Acer Latin America – Computec 1996 – 1999
Inventory control, logistics planning & forecasting
Warehouse procedures for audit requirements
Establish credit and collections procedures and policies, resolve all collection issues
Maintain status of all accounts & establish credit limits
Customer analysis & coordination requirements
Inventory forecasting for sales projections
Reconciliation’s for AR /bank and general ledger
Train Staff, Responsible for all Branches, Consolidations
Credit & Collection Manager
Ampco Products, Inc. 1994 - 1996
Responsible for obtaining and analyzing all financial information in order to determine credit worthiness and financial strength
Establish credit and collections procedures and policies, resolve all collection issues
Maintain status of all accounts & establish credit limits
Handled all claims and legal filings, end of month/year closings, general ledger, inventory reconciliations
Responsible for hiring and developing staff.
Skills
Bilingual – Spanish, Great Plains, Cognos Reporting, MAS 90, MAS 200, Quick Books
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