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Miramar, FL ***** (Open to remote) Email: ad3sa3@r.postjobfree.com

Phone - 954-***-**** linkedin.com/in/idadellupovargas

Supply Chain Management (SCM) Procurement Logistics Inventory Mgmt.

Over 20 years in Business Management for Food Distribution, Industrial Electronic & Electrical, Financial Services industries. Proven experience in International Logistics and Distribution. Improved performance, profitability, and growth by designing and implementing effective procurement, sales, and marketing strategies. Focused professional, analytical, thorough, independent thinker with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. Multi-cultural and fully tri-lingual in English, Spanish and Italian. Portuguese (beginner level).

Core Strengths

International logistics and distribution

Procurement and Inventory Management

Financial Services experience

Budgeting and Forecasting/ Planning

Minority Business Certification Specialist

Liaison between Operations, Suppliers and Customers

Business development B2B & B2C, contract negotiation

EDI, SAP Ariba, QuickBooks Distribution well-versed

Professional Experience

VICENZI USA, INC - Miami, FL (Remote) Manufacturer of Fine Italian Pastries

U.S. Supply Chain Manager 11/2020 –10/2023

Lead the procurement, U.S. inventory, planning, distribution, transportation optimizing company’s supply chain from European production sites into United States. Managed and administered flow of goods, resources, and information required by the company to ensure all processes were implemented effectively to achieve business and performance goals. Expedited orders to meet customer’s deadlines in collaboration with 3PL partners to reduce transportation and customs barriers while minimizing product delays to U.S. market.

Achieved promotion to Manager for exceptional performance and experience reporting directly to U.S. Directors and Matilde Vicenzi S.p.A. in Verona, Italy; suggested strategic initiatives that collaborated to a revenue growth of 20% within the first year.

Forecasted sales and planned operations during worldwide C19 supply chain deficiencies while rapidly adapting to a dynamic environment.

Maintained expenses within 7% - 9% range targeted range by managing limited resources and obtaining the best prices during the pandemic.

Achieved as a team, company sales increase of 12% in Q2, Q3 and 18% in Q4 of 2020. Further increasing revenue to 35% in

early 2022. Obtaining first place in sales within the one hundred territories worldwide.

Reduced annual inventory disposal in 2021-2022 by an additional 10%, the lowest since 2018.

Remotely monitored and controlled inventory for four Distribution Centers (DCs) across U.S. as well as seasonal projects of a major hypermarket chain with over 40 DCs.

VICENZI USA, INC - Miami, FL Manufacturer of Fine Italian Pastries

U.S. Operations Logistics (On Site) 08/2018-11/2020

U.S. office partner for Italian manufacturer Matilde Vicenzi S.p.A. (Italy) with purchasing, administrative, logistics and customer service responsibilities. Supported U.S. Sales Director and CFO in company operations, dealing directly with distribution channels, brokers, distributors, and retailers of FMCG; coordinated nationwide orders’ fulfillment, sampling programs, and trade show events.

Increased sales as a team, by 20 % by efficiently managing international inbound and outbound shipments in 1-1/2 years.

Managed inventory audits, shipping discrepancies and customer complaints, resulting in only 5-7% in claims per year.

Decreased inventory disposal by 10-15%, through efficient inventory management, closeout inventories control, product storage and stock movement.

Oversaw and monitored stock level at 3 retail locations in Florida and 2 warehouses in the Northeast coast. Monitored inventories, A/P, A/R, billing, and sales.

Created statistical reports of purchasing, price history, contracts, and national programs for top management team to make strategic decisions. Worked on planning recommendations on a monthly /quarterly basis.

Decreased orders processing time by 50% by implementing strategic solutions.

SUMYMCA INTERNATIONAL LLC. - Medley, FL Safety Equipment Supplier

Business Development & Administrator 08/2015 – 06/2018 Promoted twice: Purchasing Assistant to company Administrator then to Business Development in three years due to company

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growth and professional performance. Managed the company’s Public Relations and Marketing, prepared campaigns, advertising pieces and local exhibitions. Participated with local Chamber of Commerce and committees.

Business Development:

Completed seven Minority Business certifications in 18 months including SBE, WBE, MBE for several counties/ districts in Florida, Hillsborough County, State of Florida, State of Louisiana.

Developed local sales market with special focus on State and Local government sectors, construction companies, general contractors, sub-contractors, and general businesses. Company resulted in 15% growth with the addition of at least 10 new accounts in 6-8 months.

Managed two large international accounts, in Panama and US Virgin Islands increasing customer satisfaction and sales in 25%

on these accounts in less than 6 months.

Administrator:

Participated in ISO 9001-2008 certification for the company, maintaining records and training employees to corporately achieve 89% in customer satisfaction and communication.

Knowledgeable in Personal Protection Equipment (PPE); trained personnel in PPE sales and ISO 9001-2008 certification.

Responsible for budgeting, A/P, A/R, billing, payroll, business taxes filings, business permits, reviewed year- end financials with accounting to finalize presentation to board members and owners.

Purchasing Assistant:

Purchasing responsibilities and vendors relations for industrial electric equipment & materials, automation, and industrial safety protocols. Participation increased the department’s RFQ, Sales Proposals by 50% and 15% on closed sales in the few months.

ABCS, INC- Ft. Lauderdale, FL Global Import, Export, Custom Brokers & Bonded Warehouse Services

Logistics Specialist – Contract 02/2015 -07/2015

(a MSHS Subsidiary)

Directed import and export for military, cruises and cargo vessels, diesel engines, spare parts, ships’ material, and equipment.

Negotiated and contracted with cargo airlines, ocean carriers, LTL, FTL and multimodal. Instructed local carriers of P/Us, DOs, and cargo transfer to in-transit vessels.

Coordinated, generated, issued shipping and brokerage documentation; expedited and released cargoes from ports, airports, and U.S. Customs. Skilled in ISFs, SEDs, customs clearance forms (3461, 7012, and 7501), cargo releases and duties payments.

Approved in-house drivers’ routes, time sheets and providers payments.

Recognized by management for providing the highest level of service support to internal units and customers.

ITL USA, INC- Pompano Beach, FL Full-Service Logistics provider

East Coast Operations & Customer Service – Contract 09/2014-01/2015

Handled International Air and Ocean Shipments, Domestic Trucking, Intermodal - Multimodal services and Warehousing Solutions for U.S. East Coast, supplying reliable, cost effective, high quality personalized service for 10 accounts.

Provided global door-to-door services through a network of SSL partners, inland transportation companies and warehouse operators. Specialized in flows between Europe-Asia-North America-Middle East.

Collaborated with documents preparation for Customs Brokerage and FDA/USDA Clearance, 10+2, 10+5 ISF filings.

Previous experience

MEGA HOLDING CORPORATION- Hialeah, FL Industrial Machinery and Equipment

International Corporate Manager

Import-Export Logistic National-International Procurement & Sales Electrical / Electronic Industrial materials, tools, consumables, equipment. Markets in South, Central America, Caribbean, Asia, and Canada.

Increased sales to over 1MM US$ in 3 years; over 6 MM US$ in 10 years. Managed budgets of US$5MM for procurement and US$850K transportation (Air/ Ocean/ Ground/ Multimodal).

Oversaw Real Estate investments operations, administration, and management; Functioned as company Officer.

Education and Certifications

METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY, Caracas, Venezuela

Integral Marketing - Masters / Business Administration and Management- Bachelor of Science

BROWARD COLLEGE, Davie, Florida

Logistics & Transportation Specialist

Mastering QuickBooks Level 1 & 2 Microsoft® Excel® 2007/2010: Beyond the Basics OSHA 10- hour General Industry

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