Global logistics and supply chain director - negotiations operations

MICHAEL A. RASTIELLO

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS EXECUTIVE

Florham Park, NJ 973-***-**** ******************@*****.***

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Global supply chain and logistics executive with extensive leadership experience directing complex transportation, distribution, 3PL, procurement, and reverse-logistics operations across North America and international markets. Managed a $45M annual logistics budget and more than 100 personnel/resources, with responsibility for transportation strategy, global carrier negotiations, 3PL partnerships, distribution networks, vendor performance, customs compliance, and operational improvement.

Proven record of delivering multimillion-dollar cost reductions, improving service levels, consolidating distribution operations, reducing transit times, and implementing supply-chain strategies that improve both customer service and profitability. Recognized with three President's Recognition Awards for service and performance excellence.

CORE LEADERSHIP EXPERTISE

Global Supply Chain & Logistics Strategy

Transportation & Distribution Operations

3PL / 4PL Management

Global Carrier & Contract Negotiations

Transportation Procurement & Sourcing

Logistics Cost Reduction

Distribution Center Optimization

Reverse Logistics

Vendor Management & Performance

Ocean, Air, Drayage & Brokerage

Supply Chain KPI Development

Customs / C-TPAT Compliance

Operational Transformation

Team Leadership & Development

Strategic Planning

Customer Serviced

Global Service Improvements

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CASIO AMERICA, INC. — Dover, NJ

Director of Logistics & Transportation 1997–2021

Directed global and North American transportation and logistics operations for a major international consumer-products organization. Managed a $45M annual operating budget, 10-person management team, and more than 100 staff/resources across logistics operations.

Reduced freight expense from 2.45% to 2.02% of net sales through transportation process improvements, network optimization, and operational restructuring.

Negotiated and implemented a North American and Mexico 3PL strategy generating $600K in savings while reducing transit time by 13 days.

Consolidated Canadian and Mexican distribution operations into U.S. facilities, improving network efficiency and customer service.

Established direct-delivery programs from Asian manufacturing facilities to major retail locations, reducing logistics expense by approximately $200K while supporting product sales.

Developed and implemented a reverse-logistics outsourcing model for high-end products and a "destroy-in-the-field" process for low-value merchandise, generating approximately $700K in annual savings.

Negotiated global ocean and air transportation contracts supporting more than 4,000 imported shipments annually into North America and Mexico.

Directed strategic relationships with 3PLs, brokers, steamship lines, drayage providers, and transportation vendors.

Developed vendor performance scorecards and KPIs to improve service levels, accountability, and cost management.

Led logistics risk and threat assessments, process mapping, and operational audits supporting achievement of Tier 3 Customs certification.

Implemented end-to-end reverse-logistics strategies designed to reduce waste, control costs, and protect brand value.

Led and developed high-performing management and operational teams while driving continuous improvement across transportation and returns operations.

Received three President's Recognition Awards for service and performance excellence.

HULS AMERICA, INC. — Piscataway, NJ

Senior Manager, Transportation & Warehousing 1991–1997

Directed transportation and warehouse operations across 10 distribution centers in the United States and Canada, leading a 12-person team and managing approximately $29M in annual operating expenditures.

Designed and implemented a warehouse network strategy that consolidated five locations, improved order-fill performance by 50%, and increased two-day-or-less deliveries to 75% of total volume.

Developed a transportation bidding and procurement framework generating more than $1M in freight savings.

Established core-carrier initiatives that produced approximately $500K in direct cost savings while reducing average transit times by two days.

Created a tote-tracking and safety-inspection program that reduced tote turnaround time by 50%.

Managed 3PL relationships, service contracts, bid processes, carrier awards, transportation planning, and operational performance.

EARLIER CAREER

BASF CORPORATION — Clifton, NJ

Manager, Transportation Rates & Services 1985–1991

Managed transportation rate structures and third-party delivery services to improve performance and reduce costs.

DEGUSSA CORPORATION — Teterboro, NJ

Transportation Supervisor 1980–1985

Coordinated transportation operations and implemented process improvements that reduced damaged-product claims by more than $150K.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Kennedy-Western University

Degree, Logistics & Transportation

Academy of Advanced Transportation and Logistics, World Trade Center, New York

Logistics Program Certificate

Academy of Advanced Transportation and Logistics

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Youth Sports Leadership

Former President, RTF Football Program — Led a community youth sports organization serving more than 300 children.

SELECTED CAREER IMPACT

$45M — Annual logistics operating budget managed

100+ — Staff/resources supported

$2M+ — Documented savings from selected logistics initiatives

$1M+ — Freight savings through transportation bidding strategy

$700K — Annual reverse-logistics savings

$600K — 3PL savings

$500K — Core-carrier savings

$200K — Direct-delivery logistics savings

13 days — Transit-time reduction through 3PL strategy

50% — Order-fill improvement through warehouse network redesign

4,000+ — Annual imported shipments supported

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