Warehouse Manager

PASQUALE "PAT" CARDONE

514-***-**** ( *********@*****.***

**** *** ****** ( Vaudreuil, QC, J7V 9P4

MANAGER, WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

Seasoned professional, directed and optimized high-volume large

distribution centers for a wide range of prestigious and demanding

corporations. Results oriented, constantly met and exceeded customer

satisfaction and corporate goals with motivational hands-on leadership and

effective Best Practices.

Influential communicator: negotiated profitable partnerships and secured

beneficial agreements

with Suppliers and with Transporters.

Assembled, coached, managed, motivated highly productive teams, always

considering the collaborative human element as the motor behind all

successful operations: Leadership by example!

Operations, Logistics, Warehouse, Distribution, Transports, Fleet,

Equipment, Facility Management

Inventory Control ( WMS ( Supply Chain ( 3PL ( Cost Efficiency ( Quality

Assurance

Customer Service & Relationship Management ( Processes & Performance

Management

Operational Excellence ( LEAN ( Performance Metrics (KPIs) ( Best Practices

( 6S ( Kaizen

As you will quickly notice, I have "moved around" a lot in recent years: I

owe you an explanation...

It mirrors the stagnating economy; good opportunities

are few and hard to find...

However, to keep

working and through my own initiatives, I secured jobs through a series

of contracts and/or projects while actively

looking for the right and permanent opportunity...

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

? LARSON-JUHL INC - Montr al, QC ( January to August 2014

Branch Operations Manager (custom framing)

? CAMEO SOCKS INC - Montr al, QC ( > CONTRACT: November to December

2013

Warehouse, Distribution and Logistics Manager

? HOLLANDER SLEEP PRODUCTS INC (formerly LBC CANADA INC.) - Montr al, QC

Plant Manager / Logistics Manager ( August to November

2013

? DEX CLOTHING INC - Montr al, QC ( > CONTRACT: January to

August 2013

Warehouse, Distribution and Logistics Manager

? LBC CANADA INC - Montr al, QC ( January 2011 to January 2013

Warehouse, Distribution and Logistics Manager (sleep products)

? FANCY PAK INC - Montr al, QC ( > CONTRACT: July 2009 to

October 2010

Director of Operations (gift bags)

? SF MARKETING - Montr al, QC ( December 2005 to June 2009

High volume importer, manufacturer and distributor of professional audio /

lighting / DJ equipment,

musical instruments and consumer electronics; 130+ associates, 15

forklifts.

Director of Operations, Distribution and Supply Logistics

CS, Traffic, Production, Distribution, Transports, Purchasing, Logistics

and Facility Maintenance.

Directed all aspects of operations for the 80,000 sq. ft. warehouse.

Managed 50 associates, 14 forklifts.

. Facilitated the successful launch of JDE ERP system: actively

participated in its deployment, training

and implementation; deployed a Shipping System, guided IT upgrades.

. Significantly lowered overhead: implemented Best Practices / Kaizen /

LEAN / KPI standards;

slashed costs by negotiating reductions with transporters and with

suppliers.

. Coached associates, fostered team building and working relationships.

. Optimized workflow efficiency: introduced Performance metrics; improved

warehouse layout, systems, procedures.

. Enhanced communications at all levels with structured work-shops for

supervisors and for associates.

. Slashed costs by negotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring the

continuation and enhancements of services.

? CHRISTINA AMERICA - Montr al, QC ( > CONTRACT: April to

November 2005

Canada's largest Ladies Swimwear Distributors (high volume importer,

manufacturer and distributor)

Director of Operations, Distribution and Supply Logistics

Storage, Cross-border Transportation, Packing, Distribution, Logistics and

Employee Relation.

Directed all operations for the 80,000 sq. ft. warehouse. Managed 80

associates.

. Optimized cross-border operations.

. Implemented IT upgrades and performance metrics.

. Improved warehouse layout (including the installation of a mezzanine).

. Negotiated significant cost reductions with transporters and with

supplies.

? ROYAL INTERNATIONAL TOOLS

/ FAMOUS HOME FASHIONS - Montr al, QC ( 2002-2005

High volume importer, manufacturer and distributor of fine quality hand

tools, hardware

and bath-room products; with 100 associates.

Warehouses, Supply Logistics and 3PL Manager

CS, Distribution, Cross-border Transportation, Logistics, Purchasing &

Facilities Maintenance.

Managed multiple sites' daily activities: receiving, storage, distribution,

transports and shipping. Directed 80 associates, 12

forklifts.

. Slashed operating costs by optimizing workflow (Kaizen / LEAN / KPIs /

Best Practices).

. Led profitable negotiations with cross-border carriers.

. Oversaw deployment of CANTEL ERP and SCANCODE WMS systems, implemented IT

upgrades.

. Introduced Performance metrics; improved warehouse layout, systems and

procedures.

? TRIBAL LADIES SPORTSWEAR - Montr al, QC ( 2000-2002

High volume importer, manufacturer, distributor and exporter of ladies

sportswear; with 200 associates.

Warehouse and Supply Logistics Manager

Warehouse Operations, Cross-border Transportation, Projects, Purchasing and

Facility Maintenance.

Directed all facets of warehouse operations and staff: Managed 50

associates (30 unionized).

. Improved service to US customers: established rapid import/export

operations, secured profitable partnerships with cross-border carriers,

effectively increased reliability and customers' satisfaction.

. Generated considerable savings with the implementation of best LEAN

practices, IT improvements and profitable negotiations with domestic

carriers and suppliers.

( Launched the first phase of the ISO program (requirements, action

plan, time-tests, scripts, etc

? UTEX FASHION GROUP - Montr al, QC ( 1990-2000

High volume outerwear importer, manufacturer and distributor.

Warehouse, Supply Logistics and Transports Manager

Distribution, Cross-border Traffic, 3PL, Fleet Management, Supply

Purchasing, Facility Maintenance.

Managed all aspects of operations, logistics and warehouse functions.

Directed up to 100 associates (30 unionized), 3 trucks.

. Designed internal configuration, systems and operating procedures for a

large distribution center

in New Jersey. Negotiated and secured profitable agreements with

trans-border carriers and suppliers.

. Actively participated in major ERP changes: from AS400 to SAP test, to

JBA (scripts, deployment, migration, training, modifications and

upgrades).

( Significantly increased productivity with the acquisition of a

SCANCODE rate-shopping WMS/TMS; improved warehouse layout, workflow and

procedures (LEAN / KPI's / Best Practices).

. Reduced surplus/obsolete inventory with strategic action plans and FIFO

incentive sale programs.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE ? PREMIERE VISION SPORTSWEAR ( 1985-1990 (

Warehouse Manager

? IRWIN TOGS OUTERWEAR ( 1976-1985 (

Shipping Manager

? EUGENE TEXTILE IMPORTERS ( 1971-1976 (

Assistant Shipper

COMPUTER SKILLS

Strong working knowledge in several programs and software (MS applications:

Excel, Word and Outlook).

Led and/or actively participated in IT upgrades, ERP deployments and System

Modifications:

( ERP UNIX / AS400 / ORCLE / SAP / JBA / CANTEL / JDE / VANTAGE

/ MOMENTIS / VISUAL-2K

( WMS / TMS SCANCODE / TECSYS / PITNEY-BOWES / FILS / DA VINCI

EDUCATION / PROGRESSIVE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Dawson College Psychology (1 year)

J.F. Kennedy High School Graduated with Diploma (Business & Commerce)

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION Throughout my career (and ongoing) attended several

seminars

on Management / Planning & Improving Warehouse

Operations

complemented with Progressive Professional Training

courses.

LANGUAGES

( Fluently bilingual (French and English).

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