Randall M. Perrelli
**** ********** *****, *** ****, California 95125
acr9iy@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/in/randallperrelli
Vice President Director of Operations/Transportation
Qualifications Profile
Intuitive and hands-on leader, with broad-based background in distribution management; complemented with expertise in warehousing,
inventory control, purchasing, receiving, global logistics, and transportation. Possess outstanding ability to drive seamless business
operations through development of top-performing professionals and execution of strategic, cost-effective initiatives. Excel at
collaborating with key entities and other stakeholders toward the achievement of set-forth goals and objectives. Seeking to relocate
in the State of Washington or Oregon.
Areas of Expertise
Operational Streamlining ~ Budget Planning and Administration ~ Conflict Resolution and Decision Making
Change Management ~ Cost Analysis ~ Planning and Scheduling ~ Cross-Disciplinary Leadership
Strategic Business Partnership ~ Regulatory Compliance
Professional Experience
FreshPoint, Union City, CA
Vice President – Operations Sep 2012–Present
Oversee daily operations of a fresh produce distribution center serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, which includes management
of day and night warehouse, receiving, production, occupational safety, food safety, and transportation.
Render guidance and supervision to six direct reports, comprised of four managers and two directors.
Career Highlights:
Initiated the reorganization of the Warehouse and Transportation departments that led to the elimination of two management positions.
Generated significant increase in driver accountability and reduction of overtime by 30% through installation of Fleet Tracking GPS
software in all delivery trucks.
Increased inventory accuracy, from 92% to 99%, through the implementation of blind receiving.
Collaborated with Teamsters Union in addressing employees’ concerns that led to 90% reduction in the number of grievances during
second year of employment with the company.
Drove 20% reduction in kilowatt hour usage by reengineering the refrigeration system.
Reduced carbon footprint by 220 metric tons per year by partnering with the Alameda County officials in executing a recycling and
composting program.
Achieved the Stop Waste Award for exemplary performance in waste reduction in product distribution.
Played a vital role in increasing operating pretax dollars by 63%, from FY14 to FY15 through the implementation of new work rules and
increased driver accountability.
Darigold, Inc., San Jose, CA
Distribution Manager Feb 2012–Aug 2012
Assumed full responsibility in overseeing purchasing, inventory control, receiving, order fulfillment, and delivery processes of dairy
products to wholesale distributors across California.
Carried out overall purchasing functions, encompassing procurement of approximately 150 stock keeping units (SKUs) from five
manufacturing plants.
Led daily functions of warehouse staff and drivers, including scheduling of all inbound and outbound shipments and deliveries.
Presided over monthly safety meetings for warehouse and company drivers.
Ensured accuracy in reconciling daily inventories.
LSG Sky Chefs, Burlingame, CA
Materials Manager Feb 2010–Feb 2012
Piloted diverse business functions, which included purchasing, inventory control, receiving, storage, and issuance of 3,700 food items
to production with monthly spend of approximately $1M.
Oversaw day-to-day activities of 3 buyers, 1 accounts payable clerk, and 25 storeroom associates.
Focused on meeting financial and customer requirements through close monitoring and administration of product inventory.
Coordinated and assisted in performing monthly inventory and reporting processes.
Guaranteed adherence to regulatory requirements as established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug
administration (FDA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Career Highlights:
Conducted continuous comparison of budgeted to actual billed costs, resulting in an average food cost variance (FCV) of less than 2%.
Ensured compliance with proper inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and requisition processes through expert oversight of
designated personnel.
Monitored product usage and yields associated with ordering requirements that led to 5% reduction in food cost during the first six
months as materials manager.
Allied Engineering, Inc., South San Francisco, CA
Material Handling Consultant Jul 2008–Mar 2010
Performed cold calling to business prospects, scheduled meetings, analyzed business process, created PowerPoint presentations, sourced
vendors, and managed projects.
Managed a portfolio of client accounts consisting of Driscoll Strawberry Associate’s, Inc., Pebble Beach Co., Louis Raphael, Kennerly
-Spratling, Inc., and Bonhams and Butterfields.
Made major contribution to the successful installation of automated conveyor systems and implementation of warehouse management
systems for each client.
Coca Cola Enterprises, Union City, CA
Distribution Supervisor Sep 2007–Jun 2008
Led 45 union drivers in charge of delivering to more than 6,000 retail accounts.
Served as main point of contact on matters associated with customer service and delivery issues.
Tracked drivers’ electronic time cards and made necessary repairs to drivers’ electronic handheld devices.
Observed strict compliance with the company’s progressive discipline policy and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
California Consignment Co., Campbell, CA
General Manager Jun 2005–Aug 2007
Provided direct oversight to all aspects of the operation, which included scheduling, purchasing, receiving, inventory control, new
item setup, advertising, facilities management, customer relations, and sales.
Earlier Career
Indonesian Imports, dba The SAK, San Francisco, CA
Distribution Manager
Salon Technology, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA
Distribution Manager
Education
Associate of Science in Architectural Drafting/CAD Institute for Business and Technology, Santa Clara, CA
Certification
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Professional Development
Reasonable Suspicion Training
Train the Trainer – Accident Investigation
Professional Affiliations
Distribution Center Managers Distribution/Logistics Professionals Food Service Professionals Network
International Flight Services Association Produce Career Professionals
Activities
Former Volunteer – Santa Clara County Suicide and Crisis Hotline
Technical Acumen
Windows IBM AS400 Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook PeopleSoft
JD Edwards KRONOS Oracle SAP CBase ADP eTIME Link Basis Lotus Notes Verex
Warehouse Management System (Prophet 21, Dovetree Canyon, and PuTTY)