Gregory V. Cioffi

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Senior Logistics Executive

Over 17 years of leadership and management experience Career-spanning portfolio of achievements include double-digit cost reductions and efficiency improvements, game-changing technology implementations, and multiple customer service enhancements.

Skilled in managing cross-functional teams of 100+, multimillion-dollar budgets, and large warehouse/DC facilities including managing multiple facilities across multiple states. Excellent combination of strategic and tactical planning, big picture/immediate outlook, and employee-operations management. Able to work with diverse groups across all organizational levels and functional areas. Skilled in directing all phases of projects, from start-up to close-out. Consistently motivate team members and influence them to think beyond past traditions, impacting key components to achieve breakthrough success.

Knowledge and skill areas include but not limited to:

Supply Chain Optimization; Continuous Process Improvement; Workforce Training & Mentoring; Project Lifecycle Management; Strategic Partnerships; Quality & Safety Standards; E-Commerce Solutions; 3PL Relations & Management; Budget & Cost Control; P&L Accountability; HSE Goals; Operations Consolidation & Streamlining; Vendor Negotiations; Reports & Presentations to Senior Management

Professional Experience

CENTURY 21 DEPARTMENT STORE – Secaucus, NJ January 2018 - Present

Large Format Off-Price Retailer

Vice President of Process Improvement / Project Management 2018

C21, the off-price retail icon, headquartered in NYC servicing currently 15 stores throughout the NY, NJ, FL as well as an eCommerce presence with approximately 1B in sales. Hired to Lead multiple distribution centers in identifying, mapping, analyzing and improving upon all existing DC functionality to meet new standards of quality in a manual environment focusing on CPU and Expense reduction. Evaluate 3 current legacy systems used to determine best course of action on search, selection and implementation of new WMS provider consolidating to one provider eliminating the need for homegrown legacy integrations.

Key Contributions & Accomplishments:

Dedicated Ecommerce Facility

oConversion of virtual inventory to a dedicated inventory facility for ecommerce fulfillment

Saving 1.7M annually on shipping costs combined with management team and associate consolidation savings of 250k

CPU initiative FY 2018 current STD totals

oEcom – 1.48 vs. 1.66 vs. LY 2.66 STD 36% better than LY

oIN - .37 vs. .38 vs. LY .41 STD 10% better than LY

oOUT - .28 vs. .25 vs. .32 STD 12% better than LY

3rd party WMS RFP, Search, Selection & Implementation with executed contract in March 2018 and roll-out first module in July 2018 with complete roll-out on schedule for October 2018

oCurrent implementation, function gap details and integration to company ERP.

oDesign UI and RF based screen flows for SOP’s as well as user based friendly functional

oReplaced 3 systems in 9 months

Transportation

WMS

ERP

DC Processing Configuration

Designed and coordinated build-out of hard goods distribution center processing lines and backstock storage racks increasing processing areas by 60%

NORTH BAY DISTRIBUTION INC. – Vacaville, CA 2014-2018

Nationwide Third-Party Logistics provider

Vice President of Operations, 2014-2018

NJ based. Provide national account management for global retailer operating in multiple facilities throughout the US. Responsibilities include executive relationship management across all levels, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability along with improvements to increase speed to market. Work with other executives on any potential business development opportunities including e-commerce, wholesale and retail distribution processes.

Key Contributions & Accomplishments:

Improved service to 600 H&M locations through internal process improvements increase speed to market by 1 full day on all inbound receipts.

Increased profitability by 37% eliminated a fourth party relationship and negotiated lease takeover to bring all management back under the NBD umbrella.

Currently diversifying our portfolio including implementing an expanded WMS system to handle all requirements across our 100 plus customers specific needs.

Business development including acquiring new customers for both existing space as well as new space opportunities.

LOEHMANN’S INC. – Rutherford, NJ – 2006-2013

Renowned chain of off-price department stores with locations throughout the U.S.

Vice President of Logistics, 2012-2013

Promoted to direct all logistics functions and activities. Hold full budgeting and forecasting accountability for Logistics and E-Commerce fulfillment operations (including store-specific supply purchases and allocations). Design, develop, and implement supply fulfillment processes for all stores within the distribution center (DC) locator system.

Key Contributions & Accomplishments:

Improved service to 40 B&M locations through working jointly with third-party trucking companies to decrease transit times.

Expanded delivery options available to customers through renegotiating all e-commerce parcel post rates (based on annual volumes) and adding shipping methods.

Currently upgrading Trailer Management Module (to include Receiving functionality) and implementing new cross-dock functionality for the Shoe division in a joint effort with the IT department and a third-party software provider.

Divisional Vice President of Logistics, 2010-2012

Promoted to oversee divisional logistics functions, creating annual budgets for margin/expense of Logistics and E-Commerce Fulfillment divisions (focus on expense reduction). Led key initiatives that included supply chain optimization and 9-month e-commerce implementation.

Key Contributions & Accomplishments:

Drove 36% increase in UPH and 11% CPU reduction from 2006 to 2011.

Increased merchandise turns 60% through installation of virtual RF sorters within Shoe and Jewelry processing areas in a joint effort with 3PL.

Achieved 1.5-day decrease in merchandise turn from manifest date to store receipt by developing and installing Transportation Management System in a joint effort with IT and 3PL.

Led E-Commerce initiative in 2011 to successful completion. Incorporated 77,000 sq. ft. of existing warehouse space, designed merchandise processes flow (currently at 50% capacity), teamed with external software provider, and worked with SME on design/set-up of systems.

Senior Director of Logistics, 2009-2010

Director of Processing, 2006-2009

As Senior Director, created and administered Spring and Fall 2009 budgets totaling $19.4 million while shipping 16.4 million units annually. As Director, led production and staffing for distribution center (DC) operations to daily, weekly, monthly, and annual goals. Oversaw multiple facilities concurrently as well as a 2-shift operation with 400 employees (3PL).

Key Contributions & Accomplishments:

Spearheaded $1.6 million SG&A reduction in 2009. Achieved UPH increase of 14.7% vs. 2008 through expanding automation systems, leading to a $240,000 payroll savings.

Converted a 2-shift to a 1-shift operation, reducing headcount from 400+ to 277. Decreased management from 21 to 13 executives based on business need and workflow.

Remodeled DC accountabilities for individual departments based on total DC UPH and Reserve Shortage goal.

H&M, HENNES & MAURITZ, LLC – North Arlington, NJ – 2001-2006

Multinational retail clothing company with locations in 43 countries and ~94,000 employees.

Logistics Controller, 2003-2006

Call-Off Manager, 2001-2003

As Logistics Controller, provided annual budgets for U.S. Logistics involving 3 warehouses in 3 separate states (NJ, CT, CA) servicing 112 stores. Developed and monitored all weekly staff planning for each warehouse regarding all UPH-related activities. Provided monthly, quarterly and annual recaps of finances to the Head of Logistics, Country Manager, and Head of Corporate Logistics. As Call-Off Manager, managed 200,000 sq. ft., 7 days-per-week facility with 5 managers and 250 employees.

Key Contributions & Accomplishments:

Negotiated and reduced annual transportation costs through liaison work with 3PL trucking company. Contributed to writing of RFP for 3PL West Coast Operation.

Provided sound, practical leadership and direction in all facets of day-to-day operations, including strategies that improved pick/pack, shipping, and other related areas.

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