Manager Management

SUMMARY

An enterprising Warehousing and Logistics Manager with a hallmarked career in multi-million-dollar inventory control, distribution management, is currently seeking a new role that will draw upon expertise in warehouse operational leadership, regulatory compliance, vendor negotiations, procurement, client relations, staff development, and process optimization.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

An expert in sustaining the optimum inventory levels to achieve maximum cost savings by reducing obsolete stock and curtailing inventory-holding expenses with minimum waste.

Well-versed in spearheading strategic purchase functions and setting up distribution process spanning developing long-term strategies and partnerships with suppliers.

Strong business acumen in leading shipping process optimization, performing route planning and tracking KPIs on logistics performance, ensuring sustainability, and profit optimization.

Knowledgeable in supply chain & logistics landscape and industry trends.

A dependable team player with solid collaborative and interpersonal skills along with a fresh perspective to achieve business objectives.

Technical skills: JDA Warehouse Management Systems and SAP Warehouse Management System.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategy Planning & Execution

Distribution & Operations Management

Logistics Streamlining

Workflow Management

Vendor Negotiations & Procurement

Process Improvement

Project Leadership

Inventory Management & Forecasting

Capacity Planning

Customer Relations

Revenue & Resource Optimization

Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Hudson Group – Chicago, IL Dec. 2007 – Oct. 2019

Distribution Manager

Managed a 50,000 square foot Distribution Center and oversaw an inventory valued at over $10M in assets.

Maintained consistent inventory accuracy levels of 99.2% throughout the tenure.

Conducted cycle counts every month for specific high-value items.

Contributed significantly to the creation of movement and organizational layouts for three new distribution centers throughout the region and ensured the replenishment of 60 retail stores in three Chicago airports.

Improved storage and distribution models based on warehouse and customer locations’ data as well as transportation modes.

Collaborated with two third-party consultants for SAP implementations, provided pertinent training to a four-member team, and tested system capabilities.

Leveraged a thorough understanding of employee competencies and coverage demands to optimize schedules and workflow. Trained all distribution managers within the territory.

Ensured ordering and delivery of stock within given timelines in coordination with over 50 vendors. Maintained a fleet of seven vehicles and motorized moving loaders.

Introduced strategic changes leading to increases in hourly production output.

Enhanced customer satisfaction rates and promptly resolved any issues related to storage and distribution.

Process promos, special buys, seasonal changes, vendor show discounts, and new merchandise for the stores.

Create purchase orders for all SKUs across the distribution centers.

Collaborate with vendors on invoices, shortages, overage, credits and price changes, process payment for all merchandise purchases, contribute to corporate research for payments, and provide end of the month financials.

Generate reports to outline the total amounts for purchases, weekly products shipped, as well as outstanding accruals, and submit reports to be reviewed by the General Manager, Regional Sr. VP, and the corporate.

Comply with all safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and laws as required.

Define inventory strategies, tactics, action plans and goals to meet inventory performance goals.

Advance the company’s logistics procedures to obtain maximum productivity.

Provide tactical direction across logistics standards, metrics, and systems as per industry and technology trends.

Establish forecast models while discovering and applying the latest logistics practices to enhance profit.

Target – Las Vegas, NV Jul. 2006 – Nov. 2007

Overnight Manager

Led a staff of 35 associates and managed a wide range of complex inventory control issues and assisted with strategic purchasing decisions.

Ensured efficient inventory level maintenance of product categories to achieve the utmost cost savings.

Communicated the exact material status to suppliers and ensured the safeguarding of goods.

Implemented predictive and preventive maintenance schedules for various products.

Undertook inventory levels review. Replenished and stocked the store before opening.

Established and sustained rational partnerships with internal stakeholders, business units, and peers at all levels of business and management.

TJX Distribution Center – Las Vegas NV Jul. 2004 – Jul. 2006

Processing Manager

Led a team of 75 associates, tracked KPI and OPH, and motivated personnel to achieve pre-defined goals.

Provided guidelines and monitored logistics services to plan and ship merchandise to over 250 TJMaxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods stores.

Oversaw the warehousing processes to ensure safe handling, storage, and transportation of products.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Marine Corps May 1976 – Jun. 2004

Logistics and Warehousing

Directed 15 Marines to audit all the Far East and Middle East supply chain units and personnel.

Oversaw the inspection, shipping, handling, and packaging of supplies and equipment.

Followed Standard Operational Procedures for all logistical and warehouse matters for the Marine Corps and conducted inspections and ensured compliance with all requirements.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Boys High School Brooklyn N.Y 1974

Diploma

Penn State University – State College, PA 2000

Logistics Certificate

North Carolina 1976

Logistics Certificate

~ Supporting data available upon request ~

Gerald Gordon https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lamie-2977a020https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-desaulniers-74a75625

Las Vegas, NV 89183

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