rick raygoza
( El Monte, California ***** ( *******@*****.*** ( (626) 627-
7386
Logistics and Distribution Manager with 20 years of management experience,
** ***** ** ********** ** a warehouse setting, and sharp problem-solving
skills.
? supply chain management ? transportation management ?
freight management ? inventory management ? warehouse
management ? lean management ? lOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. EXPERTISE IN BROAD-BASED WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
. Solid skills in customer service and team-building; Can converse with
customers and associates in Spanish.
. Skillful at planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing complex
projects; Expert at multitasking.
. Developed department objectives and procedures based on company and
customer requirements such as SOP's/WI, MIFA's and Kaizens.
. Highly open to modifying priorities; Willingness to make sacrifices for
the company.
. Reputation for working successfully in a fast-paced environment.
. Wide-ranging experience and knowledge in working with dry/temperature
control 3PL/Distribution Centers and carriers.
. Skilled in identifying and resolving performance problems as well as
providing direction and guidance for associates.
. Team Leader for LEAN/5S continuous improvement Committee Team
. Managed P&L for Multi-Client accounts
career achievements
. ASSISTED IN DECREASING CLAIMS, DAMAGES, AND SHIPPING COST (BY 23%) BY
DEVELOPING NEW METHODS TO IMPROVE THE PACKAGING OF THE COMPANY'S PRODUCT
AND SELECTING THE RIGHT CARRIERS.
. Increased sales revenue in exhibit management programs (by 15%) by
focusing and increasing services for customers.
. Helped reduce workers-comp down by 17% by introducing six sigma
. Increased productivity and quality by implementing new monitoring tools
. Received Supply Chain Award from Medtronic Corp. in 2012 (regional)
. Received On Time Award from Whirlpool in 2013 (nationally)
Professional Experience
LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR
AUGUST 2009-PRESENT
CEVA LOGISTICS
Ontario, California
A 3PL company with multiple large customers. Employed 150 people in 465,000
square foot building.
. Direct and supervise over 25 employees with specific assignments of 1st
and 2nd shift for multiple accounts.
. Create and summit multiple reports like P&L, OS&D, Inventory Audits,
Returns and b/o reports.
. Help Maintain and update employees track performance and evaluations on
weekly basis.
. Implemented strong standard operating procedures and quality control to
minimize cost and damages to product.
. Managed and supported the LEAN/5S COMMITTEE TEAM
DISTRIBUTION/LOGISTICS MANAGER September 2003-November 2008
morris national Azusa, California
A company that produces truffle chocolates and imports gummy candy.
Employed 350 people during the high season.
. Directed and supervised over 30 associates in a 90,000 square-foot area
of dry and refrigerated space for the company's finished chocolates,
along with gummy candy.
. Negotiated rates with reefer/dry carriers and brokers.
. Monitored routing instructions for customers to ensure that any changes
to their policies were being followed.
. Ensured that inventory levels for the main warehouse and two 3PL were
always fully stocked.
. Consolidated product into 53' trailers with multiple stops and minimized
freight cost; Responsible for keeping supplies and freight transportation
cost under budget.
. Collaborated with the Food and Drug Administration with product audits
. Analyzed company data at the end of the season while preparing for the
following season.
. Monitored movement for CHEP pallets (blue pallets) for three locations.
LOGISTICS manager September 1998-July 2003
things from all over Culver City, California
An importer of bronze, wood, and glass decorations.
. Organized inventory by arranging their product by SKU's (Items) and
vendors along with all the proper specs; Controlled the company's
spending and inventory.
. Helped reduced claims, damages, and shipping cost (by 23%) by proposing
new ways to improve packaging product and modifying carriers.
. Negotiated tariff agreements with various national carriers for LTL/TL;
Implemented strong Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and quality
control procedures to avoid mistakes in receiving and shipping.
. Cooperated consistently with freight forwarders in bringing and clearing
international containers from Thailand and Mexico on time in order to
meet shipping dead-lines.
Additional EXPERIENCE
. EXHIBIT TRADESHOW SUPERVISOR, SKYLINE DISPLAYS OF LOS ANGELES, SANTA
FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, OCTOBER 1991-JULY 1998
o Provided customers with storage, refurbs and
Installation/Dismantle for their 10x10 to 80x150 booths at any
convention center anywhere in the country.
o Increased sales revenue in refurbs/parts and exhibit management
programs (by 15%) by focusing and increasing services for
customers.
o Provided customers with training and services of their new
product display
. Warehouse Lead, Garvey Wholesale Beverages, Rosemead, California, June
1987-August 1991
o Planned daily activity for its 12 associates
o Helped monitor inbound/outbound scheduled board
Education And Training
TRAINING AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Rio Hondo Junior College, Whittier, California, 1996-1998
o Course work: Business Management
. CPR and AED, ASHI, May 2008
. Basic First Aid, ASHI, June 2007
. Harassment and Discrimination Training, Fisher & Phils, February 2008,
2010, and 2012
. Computer Skills: MAS 200, MAS 90, Windows XP/Vista, QuickBooks, and
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)
. WMS (Unicode, SAP.)