Los Angeles Operations Leader
Resume:
Scott Garrett
Long Beach, CA *****
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Summary of qualifications:
Strategic Logistics and Operations leader who has vast expertise, with focus on creation and implementation of import/export transportation operational efficiencies for both internal and external customers. I possess strong negotiation skills and have the unique ability to establish mutually beneficial partnerships. I am seeking an organization where I can apply my expertise, and as a leader and be given the opportunity to create a profitable and productive team environment.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
CircleK (RIF)
Los Angeles and San Diego, CA
CircleK is a global leader in convenience and fuel retail, operating in 26 countries and territories with more than 14,200 stores, of which approximately 10,800 offer road transportation fuel.
Transportation Fuel Fleet Manager, Los Angeles & San Diego (4/2023 – 2/2024) Responsible for oversight of 55 drivers and 4 business units picking up and delivering fuel across the region.
Operational responsibility for the Hazmat tanker fleet, drivers and maintenance to include but not limited to: compliant ELD hours in alignment with DOT regulations, health & safety issues, recruitment, training, resource allocation, scheduling, conflict management/coaching, internal KPI’S and continuous process improvement
Frieda’s Specialty Produce (acquired by Legacy Farms January 2023, position eliminated in March 2023)
Los Alamitos, CA
Frieda’s is a small woman/family-owned business that has provided the nation with specialty produce since 1962 and has annualized sales of 60M.
Transportation & Logistics Manager (9/2020 to 3/2023) Responsible for all produce via import, export, air, ocean, rail and OTR both domestic and international
Oversight of all customer orders for local pick-up and delivery
Negotiated vendor contracts that created cost savings of 500K+
Managed two (2) off site satellite warehouses and created a cross dock operation which resulted in efficiencies and cost savings, in addition to increasing product availability and customer sales
ROKit Drinks, a division of ROK Imports (RIF)
Pacific Palisades, CA
ROKiT drinks is a premium drinks business with a unique collection of soft drinks and alcohol brands across spirits, beer, water and energy drinks.
Director of Operations (7/2019 to 7/2020) Responsible for inventory management and transportation, both domestic and international for all ROKit drink product lines.
P&L responsibility with 4 direct reports
Managed contract negotiations, product deliveries, vendor relationships and cost management opportunities
Biagi Bros
Van Nuys, Ca
Biagi Bros is a nationwide full-service logistics company, providing businesses and organizations with 3PL and supply chain solutions.
Operations Manager (4/2018 to 6/2019) Direct oversight of a 100K sq. ft warehouse, that is a dedicated asset-based transportation company for Anheuser Busch.
Total budget and P&L responsibility with 15 direct reports and 75 indirect reports
Responsible for 40 dedicated trucks and 100 dedicated trailers driving 750k of monthly revenue
Calavo Growers (RIF)
Santa Paula, CA
Calavo is an international consumer goods and farm products company. Calavo packages, and distributes avocados and other fruits, as well as their fresh prepared food to restaurants, stores, and individual customers worldwide.
National Logistics Manager (6/2012 to 2/2018) Daily oversight to 6 distribution centers and 11 direct report staff, focusing on strong client delivery and cost-effective transportation methodologies.
Responsible for managing local fleet that consists of 20 refrigerated trucks/drivers, creating solid cost controls and operational efficiencies.
Managed 20M in interstate transportation through 3rd party logistics, with over 200 truckloads per week into the US for product delivery direct to the customer
Negotiated and handled contracts for 3rd party/asset-based logistics providers to include purchases and leases of equipment and commercial fleet
Led the Safety and DOT Compliance program for the local fleet ensuring 100% compliance and elevating standards as necessary.
Oversight to all third-party cold storage facilities, approximately 6-8 in total.
Mann Packing/Priority Cooling
Yuma, AZ/Salinas, CA
Mann’s is a leading provider of innovative, pre-washed and ready to use fresh veggies. Mann is one of the largest suppliers of fresh Broccoli and Sugar Snap Peas in North America and is WBE certified.
Operations Manager (9/2010 to 6/2012) Responsible for all management and leadership aspects of 80+ employees in a 24/7 fresh produce distribution facility that was a stand-alone operation - 96K square foot plant (250 trucks per day)
Direct responsibility for the creation and execution of the P & L and all related accounting functions to include all capital expenditures, contracts, and outside shippers via Peoplesoft
Monitored and managed FDA Compliance of the food safety program to include food safety audit practices
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