Walter R. Hughes

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Morganville, NJ 07751

H: 732-***-**** M: 732-***-****

E-Mail: ada88x@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a Business Development/Marketing Position with an aggressive and growing company. This position would allow me to use my management level experiences in all operational systems and procedures that can be applied to sales techniques and provide opportunities for continued career growth.

Summary of Qualifications

More than forty years of significant experience in sales, marketing, supply chain management, supply chain execution, directing and identifying cost efficiencies for operations by establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) in business verticals, combined with sales expertise in understanding potential customer’s desires and needs. Knowledge in systems such as JD Edwards/AS400, UNIX based programs (Red Prairie, Manhattan Associates, MARC Global, Swiss Log, High Jump, EXE, Delfour, Provia, Price Waterhouse Coopers and IBM Business Consulting Services.

Employment Capabilities

Sales/Marketing: Diversified experience in determining, planning, understanding, creating and presenting a competitive proposal that will combine a cost effective solution for choosing a customer, all the while making the clients feel comfortable with establishing an out-sourced partnership if they so choose.

Distribution/Operations: Combines diversified experience in scope analysis, planning, directing and administering operations regarding domestic and international supply chain activities. Includes emphasis in directing the implementation and operations of supply chain execution solutions to cost effectively manage distribution operations; developing rate structures; determining most efficient and economical routes for shipments; negotiating with international brokers to coordinate placement of containers; initiating investigations pertaining to OS&D; and implementing changes designed to improve control and efficiencies in the supply chain.

Management: Experience in directing and coordinating operations and personnel. Background includes emphasis in developing and implementing internal controls over operations; insuring operational compliance with performance, quality and related standards; implementing plans for effective manpower and material utilization; administering account management functions; maintaining records and documentation procedures; and selecting assigning, training, supervising and mentoring personnel.

Experience

2014-Present

Pioneer Commodities USA, North Brunswick, NJ

Position: Director of Operations & Sales, Rail Support. I have grown a privately held 3PL from 300,000 square feet to a million square feet in lessthan three years. I initiated with Conrail for reinstatement of rail service to the building after having the siding rehabilitated, and in two years’ time, have grown the volume to over 1,000 rails annually, with additional volume scheduled for 2019 and beyond. I am responsible for a workforce of 35 associates, plus the customer service department.

2004-2014

U.S. Mail Consolidation Inc., Cranbury, NJ

Position: Senior VP of Sales & Marketing. I personally took a bulk mail consolidator and transformed the company into a viable and successful third party warehouse and distribution center, increasing warehouse space from 140,000 square feet to over one million square feet in less than a year’s time. I brought companies such as Nestle Waters North America, Cadbury Schwepp’s/Snapple and Wakefern/Shop Rite into the operation, increasing sales by over $2.8 million per year.

1998-2003

Americold Logistics, Glenlake Parkway, Atlanta, GA

Position: VP Sales, Northeast Region. Secured eight and a half million dollars of new business in one year. Improved and increased existing customer business by facilitating problems and providing solutions for expanded business opportunities.

1994-1998

National Distribution Centers, Vineland, NJ

Position: Director of Business Development, Eastern Region. I increased sales by over seven million dollars in one year by contracting with Ocean Spray, Annheuser Busch, Frigidaire and Wakfern Foods Corporation. Implemented use of scope document to qualify potential business. Began career at NDC as General Manager of the Dole Pineapple facility, responsible for 212,000 sq. ft. of warehouse operations. I was in charge of converting the AS-400 to the EXE WMS and did so after conducting full physical inventory (A&B counts) to verify accuracy.

1996-1998

LG Industrial Systems Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Position: Consultant, Director of Operations. Responsible for setting up national distribution chain for imported goods for lighting industry and selecting WMS to be used in three distribution centers.

1977-1996

Nielsen & Bainbridge, Cranbury, NJ

Position: Director of Distribution. Responsible for all domestic and international shipments, as well as for operations and inventory controls in four regional distribution centers.

Education

Middlesex College, Edison, NJ

Degreed: Graduated 1977, Majored in Marketing

References

Richard Wheeler, Nestle Waters North America, Hollis ME 207-***-****

Eyal Shapira, CEO, Raritan Central Railways 617-***-****

Vincent Mastria, President, Laser Logistics, Dayton, NJ 732-***-****

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