Work Experience
Freelance, New York, NY
Logistic Specialist, Inventory Analyst, Project Manager
Coordinate freight and white glove logistic for a furniture and art marketplace. Allocate shipments to the appropriate shippers. Work with the dealers, shippers and clients to make sure that all the proper paperwork was put together and that goods are being properly delivered within the given delivery window. Finding and vetting new vendors to expand shipping network. Create and analyze metrics to grade and optimize usage of existing vendors.
Put together a weekly inventory report that is pulled from ERP system and customers EDI to be sent out to upper level management. Create an inventory replenish plan based on metrics created.
Developed a production process for a fabricator that will streamline the production process and will fully utilize ERP and Quality Management software.
Uhuru Design, Brooklyn, NY
Production Supervisor November 2014-July 2015
Manage the movement of materials and components between the various supply chains throughout the production process. Coordinating production schedule and the purchasing with outside vendors. Fostering relationships and creating strategic partnerships with outside vendors.
Coordinate all the logistics for delivery to end client. Create detailed logistic plans for large-scale projects and manage all aspects until delivery to clients. Handle any shipping issues that arise and coordinate creative expedited shipping methods in order to make tight deadlines.
Implemented internal processes that utilize the project management software to streamline, purchasing, vendor management and shipping and logistics.
Opening Ceremony LLC, New York, NY
Logistic Coordinator May 2013-May 2014
Coordinated with the domestic and international factories to ensure necessary documents were provided to the freight forwarder and two warehouses. Confirmed that the factories shipped goods on schedule and that the appropriate quantities were shipped to the right warehouse. Managed all inbound inventory and received goods in BlueCherry.
Directed the allocation of inventory and delivery of pick tickets through BlueCherry. Prioritized the warehouse’s needs and ensured all routing guides were followed. Produced the necessary shipping documents for international shipment. Monitored that EDI customers’ orders were in accordance with their routing guides and that 856’s (ASNs) and 810’s (Invoices) were properly submitted.
Generated reports from BlueCherry and the warehouse management system to create metrics and set benchmarks for upper management and sales on overall performance and inventory levels. Worked with a consultant on BlueCherry implementation and other process improvement projects. Handled any issues involving small parcel shipping, missing packages, returns and goods being held at customs.
KDO Industries, Amityville, NY
Quality Manager, Special Project Manager May 2009- December 2010 / February 2012-May 2012
Developed and implemented an AS9100 and ISO 9001 certified quality management system that reduced product non-conformance by nearly 50% and vendor non-conformance by 30%. Oversaw the quality department to direct the operation and maintenance of the quality management system.
Coordinated with vendors, carriers and third party logistics for shipments coming in and out of the company. Monitored and managed outside vendors in accordance with the quality management system.
Collected and analyzed performance metrics and kaizen events. Evaluated data to implement projects and streamline processes that improved on-time delivery rate by over 40%.
Education
Syracuse University
Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Syracuse, NY
Major: Supply Chain Management and Marketing Bachelors in Business Administration May, 2009
Skills: EDI, AS400, BlueCherry, ERS, Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab, Quickbooks, SAP, Stealth, Shopify, Podio, Salesforce, Microsoft SQL
Certifications: DOT/IATA Hazmat Certification, Six Sigma Blackbelt, AS9100 Certified Auditor