Julie S. Espinoza, CPIM

Cell: 602-***-**** acx1mp@r.postjobfree.com Glendale, AZ

Innovative and results-oriented Supply Chain, Logistics, and Trade Compliance professional with a successful history implementing efficient and cost-effective business practices that strengthen company operations. Proven track record of executing intuitive solutions that promote strategic development across business segments by implementing process improvements, identifying and mitigating risks and challenges, and establishing performance measurements to achieve financial and operational excellence. Action-oriented analyst with ability to implement change-management strategies necessary to optimize available supply chain resources while maintaining high customer service performance and industry compliance.

Areas of Expertise

Warehouse Management – Inventory Control – Purchasing – Transportation – Trade Compliance

SAP – NetSuite – Report Analytics – Process Improvement – Financial Controls – MS Office - WMS

Shared Services Environment – Contract Negotiation – Process Documentation – Regulatory Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INTELADERM LLC, Scottsdale, AZ – 2014 to 2016

Top e-commerce retailer of luxury skincare and cosmetic products

DIRECTOR, PURCHASING & LOGISTICS

Directed the daily activities related to purchasing, order fulfillment, inventory management, and 3PL warehouse operations of a fast-paced online retailer with 3,500+ active products and 150 suppliers.

Implemented strategic purchasing requirements, reducing inventory levels 30% with no increase in stock outs.

Successfully relocated 3PL warehouse operations with no downtime and no impact to customer service.

Developed a supplier returns program, recovering $120k annually in previously lost product.

APEX SYSTEMS, Scottsdale, AZ – 2013 to 2014

IT staffing and workforce solutions firm

Provided temporary resources to support Logistics Contracts and Vendor Management for Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold North American Transportation Operations.

Controlled costs and eliminated or reduced risk by ensuring compliance to Global Supply Chain safety and operational policies, contractual requirements, and government regulations for truck load carriers.

CUSTOMS VALUE RECONCILIATION CONSULTING, Scottsdale, AZ and Boulder, CO – 2013 to 2014

Consulting for Valeant Pharmaceuticals and Crocs, Inc.

Provided consulting services for companies participating in the US Customs entry reconciliation program.

Partnered with the Company’s Trade Compliance, Logistics, and Finance departments to assemble and audit import entry information, and analyze financial reports and vendor payment history for assist reporting.

Prepared reports for the Customs Broker to submit for liquidation of the entries.

Offered guidance to improve internal record keeping processes, implemented comprehensive vendor payment reports, established performance measurement programs, and assisted with process documentation for training.

MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 – 2006 to 2012

Leading independent specialty pharmaceutical company focused on treatment of dermatological conditions

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, TRADE COMPLIANCE – 2012

Managed trade compliance evaluation of US and Canadian import and export activities.

Partnered with Customs Brokers to develop methods to increase information accuracy prior to entry filing, reducing filing errors by 54%.

Implemented and provided support for pre and post entry audit programs for US and Canadian imports.

Established annual reconciliation program with US Customs. Compiled international vendor payment history and supplied reconciliation information to Customs Broker to submit for entry liquidation.

Julie S. Espinoza, CPIM

Cell: 602-***-**** acx1mp@r.postjobfree.com Glendale, AZ

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

MEDICIS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 – 2006 to 2012 (continued)

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, LOGISTICS – 2006 to 2012

Directed a team that managed the daily activities for importing, receiving, and order fulfillment at multiple 3PL warehouse facilities in US and Canada.

Timely order fulfillment, including the historical tracking of finished goods shipped to wholesale distributors, pharmacies, hospitals, and physicians.

Established the transportation and logistics program to deliver materials and finished goods to contract manufacturers, wholesalers, 3PL warehouses, and pharmaceutical customers.

Led successful integration of warehouse and transportation activities following acquisition of $400M company with operations across the US and Canada.

Negotiated contract and implemented switch of the Canadian 3PL warehouse provider with only one day of downtime, achieving annual cost savings of 33% ($105k) while maintaining customer service levels.

Functional Lead for SD module of SAP implementation project. Involved in planning, testing, training, and implementing SAP to replace existing inventory and manual supply chain processes.

Sponsored the Logistics SAP Improvement Team to drive continuous improvement.

CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR, INC., Phoenix, AZ 85008 – 2004 to 2006

International outdoor advertising company servicing urban and rural markets.

LEASE ADMINISTRATOR/ LEASE AUDIT ANALYST

Maintained accuracy of billboard inventory information, including lease terms, payables, and lease expiration.

Acted as Arizona Division liaison for landlords, property managers, government offices, and utilities regarding billboard property issues, lease negotiations, and lease renewals.

Coordinated national lease audit program to identify compliance risks and quantify potential financial exposure.

Conducted follow up research to ensure proper completion of system adjustments.

REVLON CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC., Phoenix, AZ 85043 – to 2001

Global color cosmetic corporation that manufactures quality products at affordable prices.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

Directed the daily activities of automated, conventional, and 3PL warehouses, involving the receipt, storage, and order fulfillment of component parts, raw materials, production supplies, maintenance materials, and finished goods for manufacturing and distribution operations.

Led a dynamic multi-shift staff of managers, supervisors, coordinators, and warehouse operators, establishing and providing executive and administrative training and support.

Consistently achieved department safety, productivity, efficiency, and budget objectives.

Managed and monitored the performance activity of up to 80 operators, maintaining +105% performance efficiency and +99.5% transaction accuracy.

Decreased indirect labor from 7.1% to 4.9% with increased throughput and performance accuracy.

Led the successful implementation of a major software and hardware upgrade to overcome obsolescence and incompatibility issues while increasing productivity, flexibility, and efficiency. Planning and training efforts achieved objectives with minimal downtime and workflow disruption.

Awarded the Productivity Achievement Award for Warehousing Excellence by Modern Materials Handling Magazine.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Science. Arizona State University West – Global Business, Financial Management

CPIM Certification in Production and Inventory Management, The Association for Operations Management (APICS)

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