ANTONIO ARISTA

Los Angeles, CA *****

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Supply Chain Manager

Dynamic and results-focused professional with extensive experience in logistics planning and management, expertise in export/import management and understanding of global business operations. Detail oriented, highly reliable in handling operational and strategic control aspects of logistics and coordination of tasks, with proven ability to integrate people, processes and technology. Highly motivated and a natural communicator with strong interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to work efficiently in both independent and team environments.

Core Competencies

Logistics Management • Strategic Planning • Materials Handling • Supply Chain Management • Negotiation

Process Improvement • Inventory Management • Import & Export Compliance • Customer Service • Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Oblong Industries, Inc. • Los Angeles, CA 2015 - Present

Director of Supply Chain

Oversee material inventories for up to 300 SKUs while managing warehouse receiving and distribution. Ensure adherence of customs regulations and standard operating procedures for all shipments to 11 countries. Negotiate contracts and pricing for all international air, parcel, freight forwarding and customs brokerage services. Drive the development of the compliance program to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations. Manage up to 8 personnel.

oMaintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by developing, coordinating, and enforcing all operational policies and procedures including resolving inventory inaccuracies.

oDevelop well-established standard operating procedures to manage workflow to meet productivity metrics and service and accuracy standards

oDevelop forecasts based on aggressive, realistic logistics and warehousing goals.

oReduced international shipping costs by 31% by streamlining services and negotiating pricing.

oEstablish and revise policies and procedures to ensure compliance with import and export activities and customs regulations.

oSupervise and direct the day-to-day activities of staff to ensure productivity goals are met.

oAssess and manage risk across the department while developing a risk strategy with mitigating actions

oProcess international and domestic carrier claims for loss and damage and assist customers with processing returns.

oIdentify areas of concern in the clients’ export processes through monitoring of team performance against company and client standards, regular audit of shipment documents and accounting, and periodic client reviews.

oCoordinate logistics, planning and implementation of back-to-back trade shows, conferences and meetings in Asia and Europe.

oProvide ATA Carnets documentation for trade shows and overseas conferences.

GP Harmon Recycling LLC (a Georgia-Pacific LLC company) • Irvine, CA 2014 - 2015

Supply Chain Manager

Managed the West Coast division’s export supply chain operations in the recycled commodities trading business. Develop and implement ocean, truck and rail strategies to support successful sales growth initiatives in nine foreign countries in Asia and Latin America. Manage, mitigate and negotiate export transportation claims with suppliers, vendors and customers. Ensure the department is staffed with the right people in the right roles. Increased the team’s knowledge and skills of export operations and compliance regulations through regular training and self-assessments.

Effectively managed export supply chain operations in collaboration with senior management across multiple departments to decrease operational cost while coaching and managing a team of 25 employees.

Developed new SOPs for export operations to reduce risk of export documentation penalties while improving customer service.

Partnered with foreign sales agents and customers in Korea, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, El Salvador and Mexico to improve customer satisfaction and increase market share by 10% by streamlining the supply chain process.

Managed over $80 million in foreign shipments, reducing overall supply chain costs by 15% through effective negotiation and strategic planning.

Increased inventory turns and reduced month-end inventory by 62%; reduced DSI by 25% across $4MM of inventory.

Negotiated and coordinated ocean freight rates with steamship lines, freight forwarders and trucking companies.

Partnered with a freight forwarder to streamline the flow of export documentation and cut costs by 10%.

Performed reviews and approvals of letters of credit up to $1MM per order with foreign customers.

Improved service to suppliers during times of severe port congestion by coordinating street turns with importers and partnering with steamship lines to secure vessel space, resulting in 40% increased movement of cargo to foreign customers.

B&B Footwear • Los Angeles, CA 2012 – 2014

Supply Chain Manager

Managed over $60 million in domestic imports and more than $20 million in foreign to foreign shipments. Maintained compliance with all regulatory requirements relative to country duties and tariffs for inbound shipment of products.

Managed 50 employees including hiring, termination, scheduling, training and coordination of large projects

Monitored inventory levels for optimum product allocation in multiple warehouses in the USA.

Oversaw continuous and effective operation of the facility Supply Chain Management in Hong Kong.

Developed an audit program, ensuring compliance with import and export customs and regulations.

Reduced logistics costs through effective negotiations with existing suppliers and vendors by 36%.

Collaborated with software developers to improve the in place software between Asia and USA.

C.H. Robinson • Los Angeles, CA 2011 - 2012

Global Forwarding International Account Manager

Controlled the bonded warehouse, solved scheduling problems and worked out new delivery receipts. Negotiated pricing and contracts with ocean and air carriers, warehousing, and local transportation companies.

Managed a portfolio of inventory management projects for large key accounts nationwide.

Successfully developed sourcing opportunities for trade partnerships resulting in a $900,000+ annual benefit.

Managed 10 employees including hiring, termination, scheduling, training and payroll.

Developed international logistics plans to enhance distribution of goods and supplies, reducing operational costs and increasing profitability up to 10%.

Implemented JIT method for export container stuffing to eradicate the wastage of warehouse space.

Milestone AV Tech • Savage, MN 2009 - 2010

International Account Manager

Analyzed and proposed new inventory control methods to facilitate store assortments and space planning.

Collaborated with outside territorial sales people for warehouse orders. Negotiated with foreign shipping interests to contract for reciprocal freight-handling agreements.

Best Buy Corporate • Richfield, MN 2005 - 2009

International Account Manager

Coordinated Key Account Sales Managers in all daily tasks including preparing sales presentation, quotations, sales follow up, order processing, shipment monitoring. Handled systems and processes for inventory management and order fulfillment.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Capella University - Minneapolis, MN

Master Degree in Global Operations and Supply Chain, 2013

Bachelor of Science in International Business/Management and Leadership, 2011

USA TOEFL Certification (Bilingual Professional)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint,

KPI, SAP, TMS, Oracle, EDI, Navigator, Express, Familiar with ISO9001 standards, and logistic/inventory systems

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