Vikram B. Patel

**** *** ****** ******** *******, IL 60139 630-***-**** acq3vv@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Skilled professional with over thirty two years of experience with a unique skill set that includes warehouse, inventory management, distribution, shipping, receiving production and compounding. Motivated, results oriented and highly efficient. Effective manager with the ability to build and lead teams of diverse members and assist them in reaching individual and group goals. Proven leader with outstanding communication and organizational skills. Fluent in English, Hindi and Gujarati. Looking forward to new challenges and opportunities to use knowledge, skills and experience to contribute to the success of an organization.

SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS

Reduced costs by 95% through elimination of rental equipment used in trailer yard.

Decreased annual carrier costs by 37% through effective negotiation and establishment of contract.

Reorganized warehouse for Lean Manufacturing Material Flow which increased efficiency in movement between warehouse and production and decreased overtime costs by 54%.

Reduced loading damages by 92 % implemented standards and trailer reconfiguration layouts.

Introduced forklift maintenance program which reduced annual service costs by $48,000.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Namastelabs, Matteson, IL August 2014 – June 2015

Warehouse/Logistic Manager:

Manage warehouse operations and inventory control, responsible for freight and carriers. Responsible for packing area and UPS freight and UPS ground, sample orders, warehouse 200,000 square feet area of warehouse with a staff of 12 temporary employees.

Zeller Plastik USA, Libertyville, IL May 2013 – August 2014

Warehouse / Logistic Manager

Manage warehouse operations and inventory control, plastic closers manufacturing environment with 250,000 square feet area of warehouse with a staff of 15 employees. Ensure productivity targets met 95% of on time shipping. Monitor and maintain preventative maintenance on vehicles, machinery and equipment. Safety and equipment training.

Unilever / Alberto Culver, Melrose Park, IL 1982 – 1998 & 2001 – 2013

Since 1955, a manufacturer of personal care products. Purchased by Unilever in 2011.

Warehouse / Logistic Manager (2005 – 2013)

> Managed and oversaw all 3 shifts with a staff of 52 Union employees.

>Managed warehouse operations and inventory control in a 24/7 high speed manufacturing

Environment with 450,000 square feet of warehouse.

>Lead the team that automated warehouse operations, coordinated outbound/inbound freight, logistics

Organized and coordinated flow throughout warehouse; planned and monitored storage, dispatch and material movement which resulted in better customer service.

Ensure productivity targets met 99 % of on time shipping and deliveries.

Provide leadership, motivation and developmental opportunities for staff.

Maintain computerized administration and automated storage, stock control and retrieval systems utilizing WMS, PRISM and SAP.

Produce daily, weekly and monthly statistical reports used to measure productivity.

Monitor and maintain preventative maintenance on vehicles, machinery and equipment.

Managed and Maintained 125 daily dropped trailers.

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Unilever / Alberto Culver (continued)

Production Area Manager 2004-2005

Managed and oversaw 1st shifts with 48 union employees on 11 production lines.

Reduced start up time and costs by 30% and maintained over 90% schedule accuracy through design and implementation of effective training and cross-training programs. Monitored production processes and standards; implemented lean systems and quality control programs at production line level.

Alberto Culver Compounding Coordinator, Melrose Park, IL 2003- 2004

Managed and oversaw 1st shift with 12 compounders, Managed scheduling products for the

Production, Managed chemical inventory and responsible for quality products and delivered to

production lines.

Alberto Culver Distribution center Supervisor, Melrose Park, IL 2001 – 2003

Managed and oversaw 1st shift with 22 Union employees. Managed customer orders, pick and packed, managed transportation, and delivered on time.

Collaborated cross-functionally to improve customer service and material flow between departments

and throughout distribution centers.

Holiday Inn Express, Kirksville, MO 1998 – 2001 Nationwide chain of hotels offering full array of services.

Owner/Operator

Built and managed a successful 63 room hotel with pool and full array of traditional amenities.

Managed a staff of 19 in completion of assignments including front desk, cleaning and maintenance.

Alberto Culver Foods, Melrose Park, IL 1982 – 1998

Manufacturer of food products such as Molly McButter, Sugar Twin and Mrs. Dash.

Production Supervisor (1982 – 1998)

Managed and oversaw First and Second shift with 48 employees. Supported ongoing development of staff to ensure optimal performance throughout all activity.

Maintained Good Manufacturing Practices throughout all preparation and production activities; verified ongoing readiness for third party audits and regulatory inspections.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DHI – 49 CFR / Lata / IMDG / 49 CFR Dangerous Goods, 2006

Creative Team Leadership

APICS – Basics of Supply Chain

COMPUTER SKILLS

SAP

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

TPM (Transport Packaging Material)

Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Forklift Trainer and Operator (OSHA regulation 1910-178)

EDUCATION

Diploma, Jivan Bharti High School, Gujarat, India

Some Collage credit, Collage of Du page

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