Hector Ramirez Email: adbxyc@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 831-***-**** Location: Santa Cruz, California

Hector Ramirez

Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution Management

Senior Leadership Project & People Management Efficiency Creation

Background

Well-regarded, highly experienced industry pro with a strong background in management and leadership.

30+ years of produce knowledge with key roles at top companies. Instrumental in developing efficient new distribution and logistics processes at Mann Packing, as well as growing and expanding business at Earthbound Farm and Fresh Express. Efficient transportation and warehouse logistics expert well-versed in materials management and inventory reconciliation. Highly organized and detail-oriented with talent for problem resolution. Extensive knowledge of customs regulations and tariff schedules, advanced knowledge of WMS software. Bilingual with experience working with Mexican growers. Confident decision-maker and communicator, strong interpersonal skills, excellent ability to inspire personnel to achieve and exceed goals.

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Developed an Inventory Department and a centralized Transportation Department for Mann Packing.

Key contributor to overall growth of Earthbound Farm from $50 Million in 2000 to $550 Million in 2016.

Created a strong team managing distribution, shipping, receiving, transportation and non-perishable inventory.

Introduced a new appointment system at Earthbound Farm to streamline customer pickups.

Increased Earthbound delivered sales by 20%.

Reduced customer complaints and lowered truck turn times from 6 hrs. to 2 hrs. with newly created system.

Decreased service times by 2 hours after implementing new appointment strategy.

Hired a new transportation manager that helped turn a $200K loss in freight into a $1.5 Million freight profit.

Developed numerous new processes and procedures at Earthbound to increase efficiency and profits.

First Distribution & Logistics Manager at Fresh Express. Developed a distribution department to include shipping, receiving & transportation. Managed inbound & outbound $500MM in sales of raw & finished goods.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Ocean Exports & Rail Transportation

Team Building & Team Management

Contract Carrier Procurement

Budget Development

Perishable Import/Export Programs

Tariff Schedules

Inventory Management & Reconciliation

Food Safety

Efficiency Creation

Warehouse Management Systems

Fiscal Responsibility

Training & Development

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional

Workplace Safety

Customs Regulations

Warehouse Management Software

HACCP

Bilingual – Fluent in Spanish

COMMODITIES: All salads and other retail items in both conventional and organic. Frozen items, fruit items and all other commodities such as Broccoli, Lettuce Romaine, etc.

CUSTOMERS/CLIENTS: Manfredi Cold Storage, Cool Pak Storage, Costco, Whole Foods, Walmart, Safeway.

REGIONS: Salinas Valley & El Centro, California; Yuma, Arizona.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MANN PACKING – Salinas, CA May 2017 – August 2019

Director of Distribution and Logistics

Created an Inventory Department that included monthly reconciliation process.

Developed a centralized Transportation Department for the company.

Managed the transition process between Yuma and Salinas.

Managed multiple shipping locations as well as 3rd party locations.

Negotiated material equipment contracts.

Managed budgets for all Distribution Departments.

EARTHBOUND FARM – San Juan Bautista, CA 2000 – May 2017

Senior Director, Distribution

Key member of senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Operations.

Developed an annual budget of $20MM and developed a comprehensive plan to accomplish company

objectives while staying within budget.

Set all yearly goals for distribution departments including but not limited to safety, service and cost.

Managed and mentored 7 direct reports that covered 225 employees in shipping, receiving, non-perishable inventory, transportation and inventory control.

Managed successful freight with $1.5MM profit annually.

Managed material handling equipment of 60 forklifts leases.

Developed and implemented a new appointment system for all outbound customers.

Developed a program for the import and export of all perishable goods.

Developed and managed a cross-functional group that managed all 3PL's.

Developed a Drop Trailer program to improve service levels and reduce service times to 3-hour target.

Developed scripts for WMS implementation.

Developed, negotiated and managed all 3PL contracts for Frozen & Fresh Produce programs: $50MM business.

Developed, managed and negotiated all Yuma tenants crating: $1.2MM profit annually.

Developed transition plan for all warehousing from 30K sq. ft. to 320K sq. ft.

Developed and managed all distribution group measurements.

Developed delivered sales program to SF and LA market customers.

Developed and managed transition of cooling and material handling equipment to Yuma, Arizona.

Developed plastic pallet pool system for raw product.

Developed iGPS and Chep pallet pool systems for retail customers and inbound nonperishable items.

FRESH EXPRESS – Salinas, CA 1982 – 2000

National Logistics Manager

Determined the most cost-effective procedures and routes for shipments.

Recommended investments in technology, capital, equipment systems & other assets to improve service quality.

Managed the work of 200 distribution personnel at West Coast Location.

Developed all job descriptions for warehouse personnel at all locations.

Managed the inbound and outbound of $500MM in sales of raw and finished goods.

Developed distribution department to include shipping, receiving and transportation.

Managed the delivered sales program.

Developed and managed transition of cooling and material handling equipment to Yuma Arizona.

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CERTIFICATIONS, MEMEBERSHIPS & AWARDS

Member of Warehouse Education and Research Council (Current)

Zenger Folkman (2016)

BRC Global Standard for Food Safety (2010)

APICS Basics of Supply Chain Training (2009)

Kerr Hill Management Training (2009)

HACCP Training (2005)

Zenger Miller Management Training (1995)

Optimizing Warehouse Operations - Clemson University Seminar (1993)

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