Warehouse Manager Distribution

Summary

Senior Results Driven Executive with a strong record of Leading Operations, Distribution, Warehousing, Inventory, Supply Chain and Logistics from mid-sized to Fortune 500 consumer goods companies. Well versed and recognized for turning around underperforming operations, significantly impacting the bottom line. Created action plans for operational and distribution restructuring to increase efficiency, quality, service levels and cash flow. Acknowledged for building and managing world class teams to increase profitability along with improving employee vested interest. A talented leader who improves and strengthens departments by coaching and empowering others to be creative and forward thinkers. Hands on with strong business and financial orientation. Utilized and implemented various WMS systems including SAP. Developed programs, processes, and SOP's to create an efficient environment to achieve company goals.

Experience:

Alpha Engineered Composites Lakewood, New Jersey

Alpha Associates, is a textile and rubber compound company servicing the automotive, marine, military, oil, and insulation industries globally.

Sr. Distribution & Warehouse Manager March 2019 – May 2021

Manage the Distribution and Warehouse operations of the High Performance Fabrics and Composites, and the Engineered Elastomers businesses

Negotiated contracts, pricing among both 3PL, asset carriers, and LTL

Provided Data and cost analysis to identify opportunities for improved and create plans to achieve increase in profit and efficiencies.

Oversaw all supply chain, shipping (both domestic and international), receiving, packing, and inventory functions.

Strengthened efficiencies up to world class standards and expectations.

Redesigned all inbound and outbound process SOP’s, procedures, and documentation

Multi-site coordination with servicing our customers to improve our footprint in the industry.

Supply chain organization with purchasing and planning working and communicating as one with distribution.

Retrained all staff to develop strong culture and drive change with vested interest approach.

Report directly to VP of Operations and EVP.

PIM Brands LLC(a Promotion in Motion company) Somerset, New Jersey

PIM Brands, is one of North America’s leading confectionery manufacturers and distributors of popular brand name Welch’s fruit snacks and other fine foods.

Sr. Distribution Manager August 2015 – December 2018

Warehouse Manager June 2013 – August 2015

Responsible for 24/7 multi-site Operations for Supply Chain, Warehousing, Inventory and Distribution to drive performance and results.

Managing 10 million + in inventories between Raw Materials, Packaging, and Finished Goods with full P&L Responsibilities.

Project Management Lead for new WMS implementation and full design of newly purchased FG Distribution Warehouse.

Restructured 2 Warehousing facilities (500k sq ft) and Distribution Operations for process flow improvements and efficiency while bringing Lean Manufacturing principles to fruition. Project Cost savings over 1 million.

Led labor cost reduction saving company over 50k in the first 6 months.

Redesigned all inbound and outbound process SOP’s and documentation which saved over 350k of cash flow in the first 8 months.

Created positive work environment, team aspect, accountability, and employee vested interest.

Work with production staff and QA to ensure quality, GMP’s, SQF, and FDA Compliances .

Drove vendor compliance, contract negotiations, and relationships.

Effectively communicating with line level employee to change the culture to proactive approach.

Selected to Executive Committee for input on key decisions to move the company forward.

Report directly to VP of Operations and COO.

Sandoz - (a Novartis Company) Princeton, New Jersey

Sandoz, the generic pharmaceuticals division of Novartis, is a worldwide leader in generics. The company develops, manufactures and markets generic drugs as well as pharmaceutical and biotechnological active ingredients. Sandoz is the 2nd largest Generic Pharmaceuticals Company in the world.

Sr. Consultant (Tech Ops – Global Supply Chain) March 2012 – May 2013

Creating and building strong relationships with our customers, vendors and carriers.

Lead Distribution Optimization and Strategy projects for Targeted Savings.

Support optimal distribution network setup and execution across the US.

Warehouse process improvements and inventory control cost savings over 1.2 million.

TMS implementation and utilization.

Source new transportation options as needed to optimize carrier network for Import and Export cost savings over 23%.

Review and approved transportation expenditures and negotiated contract rates with 3PL/LTL/FTL.

Created and implemented tracking functions to support month-end shipments and product launches.

Execute quality compliance projects which fall in scope for supply chain.

Support product launch to ensure compliance with FDA and Transportation Sector.

AccuMed Inc. Lawrenceville, New Jersey

This company manufactured, packaged and shipped 126 products and 800 sku’s (Powders, Liquids and Tablets) within the overall supply chain management strategy for major mass retailers and drug chains such as Wal-Mart, Costco, Walgreens, CVS and Target. Private label contract manufacturing and packaging services provided for Prestige (Little Noses Line) and Reckitt Benckiser (Mucenix Line).

Director of Logistics November 2008 – January 2012

Warehouse Manager August 2006 – November 2008

Direct and oversee daily operations, distribution, material management and warehousing operations of a multi-site, 45 employee, 65+ million dollar OTC drug manufacturer.

I led overall supply chain flow in conjunction with sales, manufacturing, planning, QC/QA and customer service to deliver finished good products to the customer.

Overall responsibility, including but not limited to, inbound raw materials and components, outbound FG shipping, entire company inventory, material management dispensing of packaging and raw materials, picking, packing, product life cycle, vendor contracts and P&L responsibilities.

Created strong relationships with our customers, client DC’s and vendors by developing impact strategies that provided high service levels, effective communication and reduction of cost.

Proven leader with a hands-on approach, whom communicates effectively to ensure internal success of the company and kept focus in the right direction to obtain its goals.

Performed and executed cost cutting analysis on operating cost in all areas of supply chain by re-negotiating vendor contracts, freight reduction as a % of sales and maintained company inventory accuracy Levels at 99%, which saved the company over 400k my 1st year and continuous increase in company cash flow.

Fully versed in performance and process improvements, developing action plans, face to face customer interaction at senior and executive levels, OTA shipments, promotional, logistics cost reductions, supply chain optimizations, replenishment and project management.

Created bin system (in SAP IM/WM level), installment of RF gun use and cycle management.

Trained, cross-trained, developed and motivated employees to perform at the highest level by understanding what they do, how they impact the operation and by gaining a vested interest.

Restructured warehouse operations and developed processes around our new SAP system to improve team work flow, efficiency, and environment to increase the bottom line. WM/IM/MM

Strategic individual who is proactive in approach and quickly identifies and resolves critical issues to service the customer correctly, effectively and efficiently.

Well versed on driving process improvement and implementing, KPI’s, SOP’s, cGMP’s and SAP within the supply chain and company-wide to achieve results.

Exel Logistics Keasbey, New Jersey

This was a 3PL company that dealt with retail merchandise in a cross dock operation. They were responsible for housing, inventory and delivery to stores and in-home customers of retails products from Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Office Depot, Babies R Us and Restoration Hardware. Industry leader in distribution movement which encompassed both national and international accounts.

General Manager April 2004 – June 2006

Controlled and directed the facilities cross dock logistics for 300k sq ft facility.

Responsibilities included Distribution, Warehouse, Inventory, Transportation, Supply Chain, HR, Payroll, Customer Service, Metrics and in home delivery for the 8 clients we serviced.

Managed a P&L of 1.5 million a month.

Led 50 employees in their daily functions to satisfy our clients and customers as an extension of the client.

Managed and scheduled deliveries using contract drivers to ensure 100% customer satisfaction.

Practiced lean management in conjunction to meet company goals and make the cost center profitable. Negotiated price point contracts with our customers.

System experience in AS400 WM system, Excel and metric modules.

Recruit Athletics LLC Williamstown, New Jersey

A consulting company I started helping HS Student Athletes and their families get on the right track for college sports recruitment success. Providing counseling, highlight tapes, position instruction, grade improvement, and various other services. This to provide exposure to Division I thru Division III collegiate institution and coaches to obtain academic or athletic scholarships and grants.

Owner and Operator January 2000 – December 2006

Systems and Computer Experience:

SAP, AS400, Infor M3, Lawson, Orion, Oracle, Citrix, GERS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Office

Education: King’s College Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania BA: Psychology

Trainings and Certificates:

Team Building, Leadership Development, Time and Resolve Management

Problem Solving with Effective Business Writing and Strategies

Lean Manufacturing & Turnaround Strategies

HACCP, SQF, GMP, cGMP Certifications

SAP/MRP/ERP/ASN Complete Training

Referrals available upon request

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