Layne A. Argyle

International Business – Operations Professional

E-Mail: acwzw6@r.postjobfree.com

Skype: layne.argyle

Cell: 801-***-****

WHO AM I?

I grew up on a farm where I learned the value of hard, honest work. I am a “get it done” type of guy that does whatever it takes to accomplish the goal. I love a good challenge and solving problems. I have structured and managed Supply Chains reaching into and across more than 60 countries. I am a global supply chain, distribution, operations, transportation, and fulfillment professional with 20 years of verifiable and successful experience. I am a results oriented manager that has the knowledge and experience to build strong teams and make an immediate contribution to any organization. And most importantly, I love what I do! EXPERIENCE

Director Global Operations, Rain International. 2014 – 2016

• Responsible for Rain’s global supply chain. From sourcing raw materials for the company’s products, packaging, and marketing tools to delivering the finished goods to our global customers.

• Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, and carriers.

• Develop logistics strategies and processes for entering new markets on a global basis. Rain International opened 8 new markets in 2016 (Colombia, Mexico, Taiwan, Malaysia, Japan, Philippines, Hong Kong, Vietnam).

• Evaluate trade-offs between transportation costs, inventory costs, and service levels.

• Work closely with our third party manufacturers, marketing team, finance, and the legal team to create timely, cost-effective import/export supply chains.

Sr. Director Operations, Agel Enterprises LLC. 2007- 2013

• Oversaw the day-to-day operations, including global supply chain, warehousing and distribution, purchasing, regulatory compliance, all third party manufacturers.

• Led the effort to turn underachieving markets based on negative P&L in to a new model showing positive results.

• Opened Distribution Centers in Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Indonesia, Russia, Iceland, South Africa, Colombia, Brazil, and Japan.

• Managed 21 DCs worldwide, supplying 62 global markets.

• Collaborated with the COO and managing director of global supply chain to shorten lead-times and carry less inventory in a new global distribution model.

• Full purchase responsibility for all office supplies, material handling equipment, and anything relating to the Operations department and distribution centers.

• Oversaw Quality Assurance department and its compliance with QA policies and procedures.

• Worked closely with third party manufactures concerning raw materials, production, forecasting, logistics, purchase orders and budget.

• Managed all imports/exports, F2F movements, freight budget, 3PL selection and implementation, and carrier negotiations and contracts. Sr. Manager Global Logistics & Warehousing, Tahitian Noni International

(formerly Morinda Inc.) 2002-2007

• Created internal customs compliance and procedures manual for imports as mandated by US Customs and Border Protection.

• Developed and implemented an export compliance program to satisfy the requirements of the (EAR) Export Administration Regulations established by the Bureau of Industry and Security.

• Managed the global freight insurance policy and claims.

• Assisted with establishing and implementing the Duty Drawback program.

• Global import/export rate negotiations, compliance, and documentation.

• Managed warehouse team in a 100,000 square foot facility.

• Maintained 98 percent inventory accuracy with over 7000 SKUs.

• Implemented symbol RF technology, which accomplished the goal of real time inventory and higher inventory accuracy.

• Hazardous materials: DOT 49 CFR, IATA DGR, and IMDG Code Certified.

• Assigned Schedule B/HS classification codes for all products. Global DRP/MRP/Logistics Manager, Morinda Inc. 2001-2002

• Managed forecasting and inventory in 31 countries.

• Utilized Oracle ERP system for demand planning.

• Negotiated freight rates, coordinate shipments with freight forwarders, and follow-up to ensure timely arrival.

Global Logistics Manager, Tropical Express Company, a division of Morinda, Inc. 1999-2001

• Managed inventories in 34 countries.

• Management of orders ensuring they are placed and shipped on time. Transportation Manager, Morinda Inc. 1998-1999

• Completed export documentation for 22 international markets and one regional distribution center.

• Negotiated freight rates for ocean, air, and ground shipments.

• Audited all freight bills for accuracy.

• Organized and facilitated fork lift training classes. Distribution Supervisor, Nature’s Sunshine Products.1994-1998

• Negotiated ocean, air, LCL, and LTL rates for 24 international markets and four regional distribution centers.

• Supervised nine employees in the operation of a 69,000 sq. foot facility.

• Responsible for budget creation and administration.

• Managed a budget in excess of $900,000 and accountable for $1M in inventory.

• Taught inventory control and cycle counting systems.

• Directed weekly cycle counts, reconciliation of variances, analysis of errors, and recommended corrective action.

EDUCATION

B.S. Health Sciences, Brigham Young University.

PERSONAL

Enjoy spending time in the outdoors, fishing, archery hunting, rappelling/bouldering, triathlons, traveling, horse riding, and doing any activities with my family.

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