Senior Distribution and Operations Leader

PIERRE ORTIZ

***************@*****.*** Charlotte, NC 28277

linkedin.com/in/pierre-ortiz-ramos-a37657124 787-***-**** Over 25 years of experience in the food distribution industry. Strong technical knowledge of logistics, sales, general management, and implementation of operational improvements. Experienced in identifying and establishing relationships with key partners that align with the company objectives. WORK EXPERIENCE

COR Import & Export, LLC May 2011 -Present

Distribution Manager

• Managed and developed distribution channels, inventory, budget and control costs.

• Directed logistics and business to business initiatives based on company’s business plan.

• Exclusive representative of over $1,000,000 in sales of King's Crown frozen and canned food products to Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Ecuador.

GMT, LLC/KING’S CROWN BRAND August 2001- February 2011 Product Manager

• Managed the distribution of $2,000,000 in produce for 35 municipalities in Puerto Rico.

• Created, developed and implemented marketing campaigns to increase market share.

• Developed strong relations with key accounts and boosted bottom-line profitability.

• Established quality control processes for the sales and distribution units to improve efficiency.

• Maintained oversight of strategic planning and forecasting based on market trends. Ticket Print May 1996-June 2001

Comptroller

• Monitored all financial and accounting activities based on ticket sales.

• Supervised Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Purchasing units.

• In charge of inventory control to support sales of $500,000.000 annually.

• Prepared and administered budget, forecasts and financial statements.

• Managed cash flow, accounting reports to meet corporate objectives.

• Responsible for reconciling general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness. Guaynabo Municipal Government March 1994 - April 1996 Internal Auditor

• Conducted audits to evaluate accuracy of financial records and accounting procedures.

• Prepared detailed analisys and reporting for designated accounts

• Analyzed control mechanisms and efficiency of operations to comply with fund accounting procedures. EDUCATION

University of Puerto Rico San Juan, PR

Bachelors in Business Administration

Inter American University San Juan, PR

Masters in Business Administration

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