Ricardo Perez-Pernas

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Miami, Fl. 33183

305-***-****

b1w3ov@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Securing a challenging and rewarding position in distribution, logistics, supply chain, purchasing or warehouse operations with a growing, forward-thinking, well established company.

Summary

Over twelve years of experience in project management, warehouse operations, customs documentation, flow processes, purchasing, and inventory control. Extensive knowledge in productivity tracking, progressive employee management, and the implementing of disciplined processes geared towards a successful team building environment. Produce with 100% accountability and concise follow-up for each project, task, deadline, or assignment at hand.

Experience

ABB Con-Cise, Coral Springs, FL

Associate Distribution Manager, June 2009 – Sept 2010

Implemented cycle count program for Florida Distribution Center currently still in place by company. Results after implementation of program, the inventory accuracy increased over 2% and finished at 99.68%.

Managed all inbound, customer returns, stock replenishment, and cycle count areas of the operations for nation’s largest contact lens distributor and South Florida Business Journal’s Company of the Year for 2009.

Managed and cross trained 25 employees in secondary job functions while being tracked with weekly metrics to monitor their progression.

Responsible for P&L portion of inbound business including monitoring and approving outbound freight bills, payroll, supplies. Sourcing and purchasing supplies for projects, including developing special designed products.

TechnoMarine USA, Miami, FL

US Distribution Manager, September 2007 – March 2009

Oversaw entire distribution of product for European luxury watch company. Implemented procedures that ensured accuracy, efficiency, cost effectiveness for productivity measurables.

Monitored and coordinated all shipments from Geneva and Hong Kong. Requested and filed all CITES documentation for products containing leather, alligator, and lizard skin out of the United States.

Go Green transition made with recycled materials and dissolvable materials and personalized cards signed by the staff included in shipments. This improved customer perception of company’s vision towards personal attention and socially conscious matters.

Cut costs on excess storage centers by reconfiguring present facility. Re-designed workflow process and layout for warehouse’s operations to increase productivity and decrease delays.

Began in 2007 as Logistics Manager and promoted within 6 months to US Distribution Manager by incoming president. Reported directly to President of Techno Marine USA.

Southern Wine and Spirits, Miami, FL

Warehouse Supervisor, Feb 2005 – July 2007

Ran and controlled receiving dock, while monitoring unloads for nation’s largest alcohol distributor for number 38 largest privately owned companies on Forbes Top 100 list.

Coordinated shipments and container distribution for all off-site buildings, cross docks, and container yards. This increased warehousing and yard space, satisfied customer demands with great success and decreased overtime and demurrage charges on ocean and rail road containers to lowest levels since 1997.

Supervised 45 employees including all warehouse, office, and three off-site warehouses. As well as responsible for hiring, dismissing, and training of associates from staffing agencies.

Maintained a constant flow of production, as company doubled in sku's from 2005-2007. Conducted and supervised assigned inventory count team during month end inventories.

Industrial Equipment and Supplies, Miami, FL

Buyer/Procurement Specialist, Oct 1999 – Oct 2004

Negotiated prices and monitored current prices with suppliers to meet company's needs, as well sourcing alternative suppliers for materials.

Coordinated weekly fulfillment shipments to three branches in Florida and monthly shipments to Mexico.

Gross profits increased every year since being employed for Florida’s largest Textile and Dry Cleaning Supply Company. Reported directly to President of the company. Promoted once, with 6 pay raises over tenure.

Related Skills and Training

2007 - Southern Wine and Spirits Manager Training Program.

2009 - Mike Scott Accountability and Meetings Training Seminars

2010 - ABB Con-Cise Leadership Program

Knowledge in 5S programs, Lean and Six Sigma (awaiting certification).

Certified forklift, reach truck, cherry picker, slip machine, electric and manual pallet jacks.

Customs Documentation Protocol

Fluent in English and Spanish

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, AS400, MAS, Scala, Citrix, SAP, FTP, WDS - Tiny Term. IRMS - WMS systems, RF Scanners.

Education

Miami Dade College, Miami, Fl

2009- Present, Business Administration

Miami Beach Senior High, Miami Beach, Fl

High School Diploma 1992

References

Available upon request

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