Thomas Backus
***** # * ********** ** ********** Beach, CA 92647
Phone 714-***-**** Cell 714-***-****
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Skills:
Managed staff of 20+ employees Cal-OSHA ERP/MRP
Freight Negotiation Import / Export Inventory / Cycle Count
Lean foundation 5S+1 / Six Sigma Budget KPI WMS
C&D Zodiac Aerospace
Garden Grove, CA / Cypress, CA
Logistics Manager / EH&S Coordinator 2011 – Present
Facilities Manager 2016 - Present
Manage staff of 10 employees
Negotiated shipping rates with domestic and international carrier resulting in 52 % cost savings within first 14 months
Designed new crates and packing procedures for damage claim reductions of 20%
Implemented Monthly Shipping Forecast Calendar reduction in OT by 12%
Created shipping and crating SOP’s resulting in 27% increase in productivity
Implemented Facility Driver and forklift safety checklist for company
Manage daily shipping and crating operations
Responsible for hiring, training, disciplinary, and termination
WMS operating system
Schedule international and domestic shipments
Cal OHSA 30 trained
CFR.49 Certified
Approve all freight invoices
Import/Export documentation
Shipping budget KPI reports
EHS KPI safety reports
Implemented safety policies reducing injuries by 65%
Implemented and lead ERT/Safety Team
Created safety awareness Near Miss program
FIFO shipping
Tracked repair and maintenance dates and services provided.
Prepared monthly facility maintenance reports and schedules
Contacted third party providers for larger projects.
Created a comprehensive list of facility maintenance issues and prioritized work.
Alpinestars USA 2008 – 2011 Torrance, CA
Distribution Manager
Manage staff of 20 employees
Implemented warehouse SOP reducing incorrect shipments by 32 %
Implemented SOP and training for Quality Control Division resulting in a 25% reduction in out of spec merchandise
Supervise shipping and receiving daily operations of domestic and international product
Negotiated rates with Domestic and International Carriers Resulting in 45% cost savings
Responsible for hiring, termination and disciplinary action
Forklift Operation
Vendor Compliance - Tilly’s, Macy’s, Dillard’s, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, Bloomingdale’s, Zumiez, Boscov’s, Zappo’s, and Pacific Sunwear
Trade show shipping experience
Approve all freight bills
Pre pack / supply chain distribution
Inventory control / Daily cycle counts
UPS / FED Ex Software
Export documentation
AIMS - WMS
Schedule freight pick ups and deliveries
Alstyle Apparel 2004 – 2008
Anaheim, CA
Corporate Traffic Manager
Managed staff of 20 shipping and receiving
Designed and implemented national routing guides for 4 domestic distribution centers.
Negotiated rates with LTL, FTL, and Rail companies resulting in a cost savings of 38 %.
Implemented receiving SOP increasing accuracy by 27%
Implemented SOP resulting in a increase of outbound shipments by 42%.
Set daily inbound and outbound FTL and LTL domestic and international shipments.
Inventory control / cycle counts
Route daily delivery routes
Responsible for hiring, termination and disciplinary action
Export Documentation
AES / JD Edwards WMS
DOT
Planet Logistics 2002 - 2004
Irvine, CA
Director of Operations
Managed 8 office staff and 6 sales staff
Negotiated freight tariffs with LTL, FTL and Inter Modal companies resulting in a 27 % cost reduction.
Responsible for hiring, termination and disciplinary action
Implemented company wide standard operational procedures with 36 % increased output.
Analyzed all freight bills prior to submittal to accounts payable resulting in an 18 % overpay reduction.
Set nationwide time definite delivery appointments with Lowes, Toys R Us, and Wal- Mart via phone, fax, and EDI.
Sales and Customer Support
Processed Import / Export Documentation
Trade show and High Value Electronics Experience
Scheduled time definite daily pick ups and deliveries local and nationwide
MAS 200
Education
Santa Ana College Business
Certifications
Lean Foundations 5S+1
CFR.49 Hazardous Materials Shipping
Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal
Cal OSHA 30 HR
NIMS 700
NIMS 100
C.E.R.T – Community Emergency Response Team
Arc Flash Training
Forklift certified
Forklift Trainer certified