Thomas Backus

***** # * ********** ** ********** Beach, CA 92647

Phone 714-***-**** Cell 714-***-****

acyxud@r.postjobfree.com

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

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