Warehouse Management E-Commerce

JOHN F. GALLAGHER

** ****** **., ***********, ** 07621* 917-***-****

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Summary of Qualifications

Over 36 years of experience and comprehensive background in all areas of distribution, warehouse management systems, E-Commerce, cost control, labor management and negotiations. Accomplished professional with proven results. Experience with RLM Software, Blue Cherry, Simparel, Envision, AIMS, AS 400, and RF systems.

Experience

Sept 2018 – Present M.Hidary & Company VP of Operations / COO

Negotiate rates and opened 3PLS in CA, NJ, Vancouver,Toronto, and TX

Broker inbound transit with overseas forwarders from China,Pakistan,Egypt

Ensure 3PLS are compliant with customer routing and shipping guidelines

Integrate WMS with client / 3PL

Fulfilled staffing needs for office and all Distribution Centers

Arrange all POE shipments to customers Kohls, Ross,TJM, Amazon,Fred Meyer,Kroger

Reduced chargebacks by over 70% since 2019

DTC through Commerce Hub,Radial Hub, DSCO for Kohls,Macys,JCP,Academy

Oct. 2014 – July 2017 Bernardo Fashions Director of Operations

Plan Transit with overseas manufacturers to all USA ports

Negotiated rates to expedite freight through forwarders

Implemented new procedures for WMS within 3 PL in California, Canada and NJ

Updated our in-house system to comply with major retailers Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Holt Renfro, Ecommerce and others.

Arrange direct shipments from China to Retailers

Forecast weekly, monthly and yearly sales

2004-2014 Roc Apparel Group (Rocawear, Billionaire Boys Club) Vice President of Distribution

Responsible for shipping upwards of $180 million dollars annually to major department stores and over 200 specialty stores

Oversee Import Department, Allocation, Customer Service, Order Entry and all facets of distribution, with over 70 employees under my supervision

Negotiated rates and opened 3PL warehouses in California, and New Jersey to reduce cost / transit time for retailers

Launched Rocawear.com E-commerce

Monitor inventory flow and replenishment for 8 Rocawear Company stores

Created systems and operating procedures to maintain and track vendor compliance

Forecast budget and monitor all distribution expenses, transportation costs and invoicing on a monthly basis

2002-2004 Bernard Chaus Inc., Director of Distribution

Managed multiple warehouse facilities totaling 350,00 sq. ft. with over 110 employees and 10 supervisors

Responsible for shipping over 25 million dollars monthly. Shipping both flat pack and GOH with thousands of SKU's throughout six annual sales seasons

Daily meetings with all division heads to maintain a timely cost-effective flow

Worked with VICS committee to assure compliance with retailer guidelines to eliminate or minimize chargeback's

Mentor and lead warehouse management to achieve higher levels of performance

Negotiated Union and Non-Union agreements

Opened Distribution Centers in Florida and California

1986-2001 Bernard Chaus Inc., Warehouse / Traffic Manager

Implemented automated WMS with use of Intermec RF devices

Hired and trained warehouse staff on all systems

Reduced rates with freight forwarders and LTL carriers for shipments to retailers as well as 30 Chaus retail stores

Modified warehouse to set up and distribute all newly acquired licenses including Nautica's launch of women's wear

Monitored all inventory dollars and units daily

Coordinated all outbound freight including flat pack and G.O.H. with a dual goal of vendor compliance and cost control. The same with inbound freight, both air and ocean.

Education

Bergenfield High School 1979-1982

Drake College of Business 1983-1986

BA Business Administration

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