Gilbert Acevedo

***** ** ** ******, ******** Pines, FL 33029 Mobile: 305-***-**** / E-mail: acx5wy@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/gilbert-acevedo/6/117/413

OBJECTIVE

Corporate professional with substantial expertise in the international business management. Focus in customer services, operations, logistics, supply chain, and continuous improvements. Interested in the global business industry that offers new challenges, where my educational background and work experience will be a great asset.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Detail orientation and expertise in forecasting, excel spreadsheet development, and account analysis.

Knowledge of inventory management techniques, supply chain systems, and distribution management.

International logistics experience (Air & Ocean, Import/Export operation, Inland freight, 3PL)

Knowledge of US Customs regulations and Foreign Trade Zone Operation (Miami Free Zone)

Federal background checks and fingerprinting approved.

Knowledge of US Automated Export System (AES) and Hazardous Materials Certified.

Experience with mainframe platforms (Lotus Notes, AS400, BPCS, Oracle, SAP) and PDA systems processing.

Proficient understanding of MS Office (Excel, Word, and Power Point).

Strong negotiation and organizational skills.

Self motivated with the ability to work under minimal supervision.

Ability to remain in control under work pressure.

Ability to execute various projects simultaneously.

Continuous improvement oriented.

Customer focused and service orientated, with ability to create repeat business opportunities.

Capable of managing the entire sale/order cycle, with success in single-handedly targeting.

Excellent human relations skills, having dealt with a variety of customers and employees.

Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Fluent).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MOBIS Parts Americas, LLC (Hyundai-Kia Motor) Doral, FL. July 2010 – Present

PDC Operations Supervisor (Caribbean & Latin America Parts Distribution Center)

In charge of the inbound operation of Hyundai/Kia PDC for Caribbean and Latin America distributors ($110M sales)

Planning and directing all phases of the inbound shipments (Checking-in, cross docking, scheduling, stocking, and processing). Ensuring the quality control of all put away products.

Responsible for the day-to-day running of Custom Bonded Warehouse (CBW) to ensure efficient inbound/outbound shipments in according with US Customs regulations and maintain proper inventory levels as well.

Internal liaison with departments in creating detailed operational flow to ensure successful services are provided.

Coordinate with carriers and vendors to ensure timely pick-ups/deliveries and loading/unloading shipments.

Identifies methods and implements processes to achieve PDC’s metrics and objectives (KPI).

Manages PDC processors daily activities including attendance, schedules, assignments, overtime, vacations, productivity, training

Implement appropriate education to stakeholders to assure effective and efficient operation in accordance with performance standards and budgetary guidelines.

Duty Free Caribbean Services Corp (DFCS), Ft. Lauderdale, FL. March 2010 – June 2010

Replenishment & Order Processing Manager (Caribbean Regional Office)

Responsible for the core execution of the company’s jewelry/watch category logistics processes.

Planning the replenishment scheduling for DFCS’ stores and inventory performance control.

Analyze stock level and parameters of replenishment as well (Out of stock, Min-Max, model stock, slow movers items, non movers items).

Control supplier order processing and conditions (lead time, MOQ, vendor scheduling, fulfillment).

Fonterra Brands (Americas), Ft. Lauderdale, FL. June 2008 – August 2009

Supply Chain Analyst (Caribbean Regional Office)

Developed and manage supply chain activities for Caribbean market ($55M in sales)

Responsible for conducting the sales and stock analysis to support strategies, suggest solutions, and identify business opportunities across the entire supply chain management including inventory, cost control, logistics-distribution, transportation, customer delivery issues, supply planning, and metric reporting including DIFOT and KPI objectives.

Coordinated the process of purchase orders from point of manufacture through to final in-market delivery.

Developed the 18-months rolling sales forecast to meet all supplier supply chain requirements.

Maintenance of operational supply chain platforms including Oracle, SAP, Global Complaint System and Excel.

Monitored and update the pricing system for new contracts and coding of invoices.

Provide support to key customers for their own S&OP systems.

LEO Pharma, Inc., Plantation, FL February 2006 – June 2007

Logistics & Customer Service Manager (Caribbean and Latin America Regional Office)

Developed and manage integrated logistics strategies for Latin America and Caribbean market ($12M in sales)

Prepared shipment plan and liaised with customers as well as the manufacturing plant to place orders, execute on time deliveries, and product quantities based on demand performance.

Interacted with customers on inventory replenishment and maintained the minimum/maximum level, reorders, and safety stock levels to identify demand, drive forecast accuracy and improve supply chain performance.

Responsible for developing and maintaining the sales forecast with short and long term strategic plans, to support the planning system production.

Coordinated, evaluated and made recommendations to shipping department to improve the supply chain process

Evaluated data and analyzed trends in sales, operations, general business conditions, and other related areas.

Communicated with marketing area to provide insights on consumer trends and with sales force regarding inventory allocation by customer.

Collaborated with various functional areas (i.e. Contracts Manager, regulatory affairs, finance, shipping) in negotiating contracts, cost approvals, payments, invoices, commissions, delivery schedule, shipping documents, internal orders, and pricing where applicable.

Support new product launches including product approvals packages, registrations and inventory stocking.

Assist in the development and measurement of annual budget and business planning process.

Monitor actual performance against budget and make recommendations to management.

Responsible for daily processing of PO’s and suggest customers to place orders on time, based on their needed with an optimal inventory level as well as shipment plan.

Provided reports to customers with their actual sales performance, forecast and future requirements.

Maintained strategic customer profiles updated.

Handled customer complaints and entered into the Global Complaint System and follow up.

A Active Freezone Cargo, Inc., (Miami Free Zone), Doral, FL April 1996 – February 2006

Logistics & Transportation Pricing Specialist

Managed relationship with customer to support growth and ensure service levels, customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Achieved the logistics of physical delivery from supplier to customers and generate traffic documentation for import/export shipments, including customer invoicing, letter of credits and collections.

Documented capacity plans with every customer and their suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply of material.

Examined daily processing of the maintenance materials to satisfy the needs of supply chain.

Created weekly and monthly standard reports for Distribution Operations Management and stakeholder.

Devised and implemented alternative supply chain methods.

Minimize impact on inventory due to changes.

Provided quotes for international and domestics transportation by road, ocean, and air; utilizing collection procedures as means to generate sales.

Performed daily freight rate system maintenance on the Logistics Rating System.

Conducted market surveys and negotiated rates for the transportation of raw materials.

Analyzed rates, cost, and service requirements associated with shipments and budget.

Developed projects and presentation achievements in the logistics of bulk material.

EDUCATION

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – FIU / College of Engineering & Computing October 2015

Trained in APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) at Florida International University November 2009

Master of Arts in Business Administration - University of Phoenix (Plantation, FL) January 2009

Bachelor of Science in Economics - Ricardo Palma University (Lima, Peru) March 1992

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