Matthew Barlas
**** * ******* ***, *********, WI 53202
************@*****.*** +1-815-***-****
SUMMARY
Results-driven and highly organized 3PL Operations Lead with two years of experience in third-party logistics. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, implementing process improvements, and utilizing data-driven insights to drive operational excellence. Seeking opportunities where I can apply my strong work ethic, adaptability, and hyper-growth mindset.
EDUCATION
Eastern Illinois University – Charleston, IL
Bachelor of Science in Business Management May 2022
●Concentration: Human Resource Management
●GPA: 3.0
●Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Secretary (2020-2021)
●Sigma Phi Epsilon, Vice President of Programming (2020-2021)
●Study Abroad: PSB Paris School of Business, Paris, France (Fall 2019)
EXPERIENCE
Atomix Logistics – Milwaukee, WI
Specialized Fulfillment Manager May 2023 – Present
●Manage all client special projects and B2B retail orders simultaneously using ClickUp project management software and internal WMS.
●Manage a special projects and B2B team, ensuring 100% on-time order fulfillment and adherence to SLA deadlines.
●Conduct virtual client meetings to discuss project planning, execution, and progress.
●Created efficient processes and implemented SOPs for recurring client projects and B2B orders.
●Achieved 100% project completion within SLA in 2024.
●Manage the fulfillment of retail orders for consumable goods and merchandise to retailers such as Amazon FBA, Target, TJMaxx/Marshalls, Walmart, Albertsons, and Erewhon for clients such as Kinders, David Protein, Stakt, Alice Mushrooms, and Brow Code.
Operations & Returns Associate January 2023 – May 2023
●Assisted Warehouse Manager in ensuring daily fulfillment of all clients’ DTC orders.
●Scheduled freight pickups and deliveries using the Echoship platform.
●Processed and inspected returned products per client SOPs and company policies.
●Collaborated with Customer Service to resolve return-related issues and communicate with clients.
●Worked with clients on drafting Returns SOP.
●Leveraged and rolled out Two-Boxes returns software for efficient returns processing.
Novartis Gene Therapies – Bannockburn, IL
People & Organization Intern Summer 2020 & 2021
●Conducted policy analysis on 50+ corporate documents to contribute to a revised company handbook for 2022.
●Performed vacation accrual analysis for 1,000+ employees and cost analysis for lost vacation time.
●Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter to source and research potential candidates.
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
●Project Management (ClickUp)
●Logistics & Supply Chain Operations
●Data Analysis & Process Improvement
●Customer & Client Relations
●Reverse Logistics