Logistics and Operations Manager

CORNELIU DUMITRU

New York, NY *****

917-***-**** • adrn8y@r.postjobfree.com

linkedin.com/in/corneliu-dumitru-27156734/

LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGER

Dynamic logistics and operations leader who leverages manufacturing expertise to drive organizational success. Highly skilled at motivating teams of various sizes to exceed production and shipping targets. Proactive problem solver who continuously identifies opportunities to enhance efficiency by optimizing and automating processes. CORE COMPETENCIES

Operations Optimization • Supply Chain Management • Logistics • Warehouse Management • Distribution • Negotiations Strategic Planning • Project Management • Process Improvement • Budgeting/Forecasting • Orders Allocation Third-Party Logistics Warehouse (3PL) • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) • Apparel Logistics • Apparel Manufacturing Vendor Management • Cross-Functional Team Leadership • Employee Training & Development EXPERIENCE

JUDY’S GROUP INC. New York, NY 2001-2022

International clothing manufacturer with headquarters in NYC and additional sites in Romania, China, Vietnam, India, and Egypt. Logistics and Operations Manager

Left to pursue opportunities at innovative, mission-oriented organizations.

• Hired as Shipping Assistant Manager and promoted to Logistics and Operations Manager after five years.

• Directed day-to-day operations of third-party distribution centers while establishing processes and procedures for company’s internal logistics and supply chain channels.

• Ensured accurate and timely shipping for up to 2M units of yearly product while overseeing all processing, ordering, ticketing, inventory management, credit approvals, and invoicing.

• Regularly collaborated with executive leadership to create initiatives that improved processes and generated savings.

• Proactively identified and resolved shipping issues by leading cross-functional collaboration with sales, accounting, and traffic departments.

• Improved company’s ability to track customer orders, monitor shipping reports, and manage inventory by creating and maintaining all records of customer accounts in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

• Managed all aspects of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software, allowing orders to be processed efficiently.

• Enhanced operations for internal departments by generating comprehensive reports for Sales and Accounting teams.

• Served as team lead, directly supervising four logistics professionals, before implementing strategies to optimize processes and reduce department overhead.

Select Achievements

• Selected to serve as project manager to identify and implement new ERP system; collaborated with CFO to establish budget; provided cross-company training on utilization of new system.

• Prevented order cancelations during initial stages of pandemic-related shutdowns by thoroughly tracking orders directly communicating with buyers to identify alternative delivery dates.

• Generated savings by negotiating rental prices with third-party warehouses, enabling company to navigate rising cost of supplies without increasing cost of products.

• Reduced variance for end of year inventory by implementing new, optimized tracking processes. JUDY’S GROUP INC. Tianjin, China 1999-2001

Manager, Quality Control

• Oversaw staff of four while directing quality control initiatives for all factors of garment production in China-based manufacturing facility; facilitated highly efficient production processes and proactively resolved critical issues.

• Ensured all delivery deadlines were met by developing detailed and efficient production schedules.

• Led communications with New York headquarters to update executive management team on production status. Select Achievements

• Increased official production quality rating from “fair” to “excellent” for the first time in facility’s history.

• Improved employee engagement by utilizing knowledge of Mandarin Chinese to communicate with manufacturing facility staff.

MODCONF SA. Bucharest, Romania 1997-1999

Assistant Production Manager

• Directed team of 150 to meet key production targets for apparel manufacturing company; oversaw all aspects of quality assurance and production planning.

• Created and implemented training program to prepare team members for every step of production process, including receiving, inspecting, cutting, sewing, packing, and storing garments. Select Achievements

• Improved efficiency across manufacturing site through proactive troubleshooting.

• Generated time savings by thoroughly evaluating workflows for all areas of production. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

CANVAS ART Remote 2009-2015

Founder and Director

• Founded and launched successful independent business that turns personal photos into canvas paintings.

• Oversaw all aspects of business including product design and client outreach; managed advertising to increase referral rates and grow strong customer base.

• Increased business growth to generate $60K+ in revenue during first year of operation. EDUCATION

GHEORGHE ASACHI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF IAŞI Iaşi, Romania Bachelor of Science, Textile Engineering

Concentration in Textile Industry Management

TECHNICAL

• BlueCherry/BlueCherry Infinity ERP Software

• Accuterm ERP Software

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Fluent in English and Romanian

• Professional Working Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese

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