ERNESTO M. LANAZCA
**** ****** *****( Ventura, CA 93003( Phone: 805-***-**** (
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DISTRIBUTION, LOGISTICS & OPERATIONS MANAGER PROFESSIONAL
Accomplished and multi-faceted professional with over 19 years of
professional expertise in Distribution Centers Operations, Global
Logistics, Inventory Management and Import & Export Compliance Management
in the military as private sector with annual revenues for more than $360M
o Goal-oriented natural leader with proven success increasing
profitability by meeting and exceeding goals
o Metrics and trends analyst talented at identifying and leveraging
unutilized capacities and opportunities
o Budget development, System Integration, DCs design and Implementation
o Excellent Bilingual Skills English & Spanish
o Effective management skills able to lead to success teams of multi-
skilled individuals
o Proficient in Microsoft Office, SARSS, Progression, ERP MS System,
MRP, WMS & TMS
Areas of Expertise
Multi-Site Management ERP System Solution Conflict Resolution
International Logistics Reverse Logistics Management Budget Development
transportation Safety & Regulatory
Inventory Management Operations Execution Adherence
Import & Export Regulatory Procurement Management Customer Relations
Compliance
professional experience
SUNWIZE TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. - Subsidiary of Mitsui USA
Logistics & Operations - Import & Export Compliance Manager
2010-February 2014
Conceptualized and established business process improvement through the
acquisition of global transportation networks TMS, WMS, and IMS.
Formulated, designed and developed long-range cost reduction and building
plans, recommended and initiated appropriate actions to increase sales,
decrease operational cost and improve profitability.
o Directed the flow of materials and goods from suppliers, through
warehouses and to the customers, with
Priority on efficiency, on a timely manner and cost effectiveness
o Active member of the ERP implementation team; providing direction &
support resulted in a significant reduction in Operations costs of
$260,000 annually
o Established, and implemented, all Export Compliance Procedures &
Processes to ensure a "violation-free" business environment without
sacrifice to "Business Efficiency". Through strategic planning evolved
licensing & compliance activities into a competitive advantage over
our competitors.
o Generated savings of $280,000 annually through the implementation of
TMS with selected network carriers for our LTL, LCL and FTL shipments
o Increased international sales 25% by streamline the import & export
compliance process and implementing bilingual customer services
support for our Latin-American customers
o Eliminated 30% of the Reverse Logistics cost by renegotiated
agreements with vendors letting them handle directly their warranty
claims and all costs associated with it.
o Managed all services providers, (ocean carriers, LTL, FTL freight
forwarders and brokers)
SUNWIZE TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. Wholesale PV Solar Energy Supplier
Distribution & Operations Manager-West & East Coast Facilities
2008-2010
Directed all aspects of multi-site operations for 265,000sq. Ft. DCs with
$20M inventory, with more than 6,000 SKU's and total staff of 32 employees
between West and East coast
o Played key role opening three new DCs from scratch, strategic planning
process, geographic location selection, warehouse layout and inventory
projections
o Redesigned and implemented the SOP for our DCs operations; improving
quality of service, reduced cost, and enhanced overall performance and
customer satisfaction.
o Re-engineered inventory layout based on volume and cost of item for
6,000+ SKUs. Identified and labeled all SKUS producing 25% net
productivity gains for warehouse counting, picking and replenish
o Instituted an effective employee safety programs resulting in
company's records of 0 lost-time accidents nor OSHA recordable
injuries for 1095 days
o Improved the employee retention rate by 15% implemented an employee
recognition program that led to a pleasant and professional work
environment.
SUNWIZE TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. Wholesale Supplier of Solar energy systems
West Coast Distribution Center Manager - Oxnard, CA
2005-2008
Orchestrated best practices operations for the West coast distribution
center with annual sales of $132~144 M. Overseeing daily activities
include but not limited to shipping & receiving, QA, inventory control,
order fulfillment, PV pre-assembly projects, customer services and
transportation management
o Allocated and managed resources for the implementation of receiving,
stocking, inventory control, order fulfillment, and shipping process.
o Developed and implemented the SOP for stock control, order
fulfillment, on-time delivery on Installations for our residential &
commercial PV projects.
o Negotiated with carriers, 3PL services providers, temp agencies and
vendors preferential rates
o Responsible for hire, training and coaching, performance review, and
corrective action measures
o Ensured facility is in compliance with all company and OSHA safety
requirements
SHINDENGEN, POWER CONVERSION TECHNOLOGIES
Operations Manager - Camarillo, CA
2004 - 2005
Directed all warehousing operations including shipping & receiving, QA,
inventory control, assembly, order fulfillment, and transportation
management. Performing evaluations and warehouse best practices and safety
procedures implementations.
o Improved delivery schedules, reduced lengthy lead times by instituting
and efficient order processing
o Created employees training and cross-training program that resulted in
a significant improvement in operational performance lead time and
cost reduction
o Ensured DOT safety & PMC equipment operating standard procedures are
meet
o Evaluated and select freight services, negotiating contracts, maintain
good relationships with carriers
US ARMY, Fort Cambpell ky 101st airborne/AVIATION division
Special Operations Logistics Support Supervisor,
2000 - 2004
Responsible for the US ARMY Airfield Refueling Facility, Supervised in-out
flights refueling systems. During combat operations "Iraqi Freedom" our
Supply Unit played a crucial role by providing logistics support helping to
take over and control major cities and airports in Iraq
o Supervised ground & aerial refueling operations, storage, inventory
and transportation of POL
o Ensured DOT & OSHA safety regulations are met and adhered, included
scheduled PMC vehicle/equipment inspection, repairs and driver's
records
o Responsible for the health, welfare, counseling, accountability and
training of our soldiers
o Involved in tactical drills, evaluations and inspections for logistics
support during combat operations.
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS - Camarillo, CA
International Trade Agent, USA-Latin American Market
1997-199
o Identified local manufactures of products suitable for the company,
negotiating price, terms and conditions of contractual agreements
according to our company SOP
o Maintained and updated all trade compliance, policies, and operation
procedures
o Prepared purchase orders and International paperwork to meet local and
US customs requirements
o Inspected finished products, and arranged shipments with selected
vessel carriers
o Conducted supplier expediting visits to confirm status of the orders
and shipping scheduled
o Established vendor accounts, evaluating their production capacities
and performances regularly
ORANGE JUICE TAMPICO - Lima, Peru
Purchasing Manager
1993-
1997
Forecast Inventory requirements, assessed risk and purchased materials for
an $18.5M profit center, significantly reducing transportation costs,
carrying costs, capital investment in inventory management costs.
o Achieved a departmental cost savings of $1.5M during my second year
through redefining material specifications, volume discounts, and a
new supplier selection process
o Renegotiated lead times resulting in reduction of row materials and
stocking levels by 15%
o Consistently exceeded goals for sales, inventory management, and
production
o Established a SOP for our import dpt. and compliance program impacting
positively in ETA, customs processing time, transportation cost and
restocking process
o Reduced 24% of transportation cost by switching from weekly to daily
projections for transportation needs and production runs
o Lead the closure of two production sites and the ramp-up of the
relocated production at remaining sites
PROFESSIONAL Education & training
Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Lima University- Lima, Peru
*BA in Global Business Mgt. with concentration in Supply Chain Management
University of Phoenix (still attending)
Professional Training Includes:
Certificate in Execution & Control of Operations, APICS-ICPIM Program
Certificate in Management Program, MITSUI USA Companies, Texas & NJ
Six Sigma Certified, Lean Manufacturing&Processes Improvement - The Hudson
Valley, NY
Certificate in Logistics & Supply Specialist, US ARMY School, Fort Lee, VA
Certificate in Transportation & Logistics Management, Institute of
Logistical Management-Lima, Peru
Certificate in Human Resources Management, Colorado Tech. University
Certificate in Hazardous Materials & Waste Management, US ARMY Fort
Campbell, KY
Seminar Fundamentals of International Business, Ventura College, CA