Jenaro E. Arjemi

Columbia, SC, ***** • 803-***-**** • admkrh@r.postjobfree.com

Manager of Logistics

Seasoned logistics veteran with extensive experience in operational oversight and process refinement.

Proven leader with exemplary record of managing major global logistics and supply chain operations, adept in the training and management of large-scale teams. Extensive experience communicating and collaborating with high-level decision-makers domestically and internationally. Develop and integrate process and procedure improvements to ensure quality, improve productivity, and slash costs. Detail-oriented professional driven to streamline material flow. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Retired military.

Core Competencies:

Database Analysis

Production Schedules

Strategic Planning

Cost Reduction

Contract Negotiations

Staff Training

Operations Management

Budget Development

Process Improvement

Professional Experience

Argus Logistics Solutions

Logistics Account Manager Sep 2019 – Feb 2020

Ridgeway, South Carolina

• All supply chain functions, including logistics, negotiations, and translating executive strategies into supply chain functions

• Performing assessments of client opportunities by leveraging our supply chain approaches and frameworks

• Developing and implementing cost reduction plans

• Contributing to the development and presentation of final client deliverables

Dayco Products Co

Logistics Manager Apr 2019 – Jul 2019

Williston, South Carolina

• Manages the Logistics team to reflect production efficiency and consistency and maintain customer satisfaction within established company goals, procedures, and budgets

• Manage and coordinate the functions of customer service, scheduling, purchasing raw materials, shipping/receiving, and inventory control, in an automotive parts manufacturing plant, to insure adherence to plant corporate and customer objectives.

• Direct the activities of all departmental personnel to assure a smoothly functioning system that is cost effective and insures customer satisfaction by utilizing MFCI principles for continuous improvement.

Howden North America Inc. – America Division

Manager of Logistics Sep 2007 – June 2018

Columbia, South Carolina

Confer with vendors and service providers to address logistics obstacles, improve business performance, and ensure success of international shipping procedures. Develop cost reducing initiatives and material flow improvements to ensure adherence to annual budgetary guidelines. Keep detailed records of financial transactions for all import activities. Analyze operational requirements to develop actionable and efficient logistics strategies. Research potential technology and equipment assets to improve logistics process.

Selected Achievements:

Severely reduced cost of freight by initiating contract negotiations with freight forwarders, further optimizing revenue generation.

Mentored logistics personnel in teambuilding and process improvement, reducing shipment processing times by up to 80%.

Established new budgetary guidelines for shipping processes that reduced freight cost by 35%.

Overhauled sluggish shipping process by implementing new logistical directives that reduced shipment processing times by 70%.

Dynamics AX Key User/Trainer. Participated in 7 AX successful implementations.

Carolina Ceramics

Logistics & Inventory Manager, Oct 2003 – Aug 2007

Columbia, South Carolina

Spearheaded logistical oversight and inventory management of large-scale ceramics company. Directed all shipping operations, ensuring successful and timely delivery of high-volume products. Oversaw sample testing, inspecting products for quality and defects. Orchestrated onboarding of employees, providing comprehensive training for all aspects of shipping, inventory management and product sampling.

Selected Achievements:

Tackled disorganized inventory by developing a new records database that increased accuracy to 99%.

Reduced product defects by developing database to record sample testing deviation which led to the discovery and removal of gaps in the production process.

Alaglass Pools

Shipping Manager, Jan 2002 – Sep 2003

St. Mathews, South Carolina

Supervised shipping operations for regional transportation and installation of fiberglass swimming pools. Ensured adherence to all state and local guidelines regarding product transportation protocols. Maintained detailed records of shipment history. Confirmed quality of outgoing products by inspecting merchandise and packaging for defects. Communicated with customers to ensure quality of product installation.

Selected Achievements:

Increased visibility of company financials by developing new tracking database that organized sales, logistics, and manufacturing requests. This system allowed for accurate forecasting of financial operations and provided detailed records of transaction history.

NIBCO

Packaging Manager, Aug 2000 – Jan 2002

Denmark, South Carolina

Oversaw all activities of production and operating personnel in large-scale packaging process. Enforced strict adherence to safety regulations. Conferred with management to coordinate cross department operations. Established production schedules and orient employees towards achievement of production goals. Inspected packing operations to ensure quality of products and identify defects or gaps in processes.

Selected Achievements:

Addressed flaws in department operations by streamlining packaging procedures, leading to an increase in workload productivity by 25%.

Resolved inaccuracy in packing process by developing a new database system that led to exceptional organization of inventory.

United State Army

Operations NCO 07/15/1980 to 07/31/2000.

Moncrief Army Community Hospital, Ft. Jackson, South Carolina

While Assigned to Moncrief Army Community Hospital, Ft Jackson, SC, and serve on a variety of different leadership positions such as: Manager, Internal Medicine Clinic; Manager, Department of Pediatrics; Manager, Department of Medicine; Manager, Department of Soldier Care (Troop Medical Clinic); Operations Manager, Moncrief Hospital. Responsible for the supervision, development, and training of well over 250 personnel, both civilian and military. Managed different budgets with zero deficiencies noted. Developed ACCESS Databases in order to help improve the accuracy of data reporting to higher headquarters. Assisted in the planning and training of all attached National Guard and Reserve units assigned to the hospital. Serves as the Program Coordinator for the Individual Mobilization Assignment (IMA) program. Develops and implements the department's plan and ensures consistency with Moncrief Army Community Hospital goals. Facilitates the proper, efficient, and effective use of provider capacity including templates and schedules using all hospital information systems (e.g. CHCS and ADS). Advises and assists the department chiefs and assigned personnel on matters of administration and management IAW guidance from the Personnel Division, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, Resource Management Division, Center Judge Advocate, Safety Office, Inspector General and the Quality Management Office. Reviews department's policies and procedures to insure compliance with applicable regulations and Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

Technical Proficiencies

Software Applications

ACCESS, Excel, Word, Power Point, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype

Database Entry

AS4000, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Dynamics AXAPTA (AX) ERP Trainer

Education

High School Graduate, Gurabo High School, 1979 - General Studies.

3 years of college in various universities to include Hawaii Pacific University, Central Texas College, and the University of Puerto Rico

Professional Training

NAFTA Export / Import Compliance

Contract Negotiations Ocean / Air / Domestics Freight

Letter of Credit ISO 9000

Master Management Program I Basic Leadership Course

Advance Leadership Course

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