Manager Management

WILLIAM E. HEINZELMAN, JR.

** ******* **** ***** **********, NJ 07606 201-***-**** ***************@***.***

WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Motivated, decisive, results-focused Warehouse and Distribution Manager with an exemplary track record of accomplishments and success in achieving revenue, cost, and productivity goals across a wide range of warehouse and distribution operations. Expertise in the areas of distribution, inventory management and transportation. Strong analysis, planning, organizational, and team-building abilities with effective problem resolution and relationship management skills that produce positive results. Highly disciplined and resourceful team leader with the exceptional capacity to empower, motivate and develop successful teams and employees. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work with diverse groups while inspiring confidence at all levels.

Areas of Expertise

LOGISTICS | TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS | INVENTORY CONTROL | WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

BAR CODING | NEGOTIATIONS | PROCESS DEFINITION & IMPROVEMENT

COST CONTROL | STAFF SUPERVISION & DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

D.C POWER SYSTEMS, Cranbury, NJ 2008-Present

DC Power Systems is a full service wholesale distributor of renewable energy products.

Warehouse Manager

Direct oversight and responsibility for the set-up and operation of a new East Coast warehouse operation from defining warehouse processes and operations to the recruitment, hiring, and training of all personnel. Managed all aspects of the day-to-day office functions, acting as leader and mentor to develop top performing and customer-focused teams.

Led the contract negotiations for all nationwide domestic distribution channels.

Defined and established inventory control and daily cycle count procedures to ensure optimal inventory levels that align with customer demand and cost control initiatives.

LION BRAND YARN COMPANY, Moonachie, NJ 2005-2008

Lion Brand is a family-owned and operated business and a beloved American brand since 1878.

Logistics Manager

Led and managed the start-up of a new 200,000 sq. ft. facility with the capacity to maintain a monthly sales volume of $16-$27 million. Defined space allocation and inventory control processes for all product lines and coordinating the inbound receipt of 30 containers per week from Eastern Europe.

Maintained an accuracy rate of 99.5% through effective control of $30 million in inventory combined with the development of streamlined procedures and guidelines for training all permanent and temporary staff.

Monitored and maintained control of all reporting functions for the proper analysis of procedures and guidelines for the control of transportation costs and inventory levels, enabling the company to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and cost control.

VINYL BUILDING PRODUCTS, Oakland, NJ 2000-2005

Manufacturer and distributor of vinyl building products and accessories.

Logistics Manager

Provided leadership and managerial oversight in defining the controls and procedures for all warehouse, distribution, and inventory operations for three distribution centers. Collaborated with production scheduling team in optimizing inventory levels to support a 7,000 SKU product line, conducting daily inventory counts to verify inventory levels. Conducted monthly review and analysis of efficiencies within transportation, labor, and inventory environments, increasing visibility and control over distribution requirements, cost control, and customer satisfaction.

Devised and implemented a radio frequency barcode system within all three distribution centers, increasing distribution efficiency and improving inventory accuracy to 99.61%.

Reduced transportation and freight costs by $4000,000 per year through the ability to leverage positive business relationships with providers in negotiating favorable freight rates.

M.C.S. CANON, Lyndhurst, NJ 1997-2000

Currently operating as Canon Business Solutions, a subsidiary of Canon U.S.A. The company provides customers with digital network printing, color and black and white copying, duplicating, fax technology and large format printing.

Logistics Manager

Oversaw the set-up and execution of logistics operations to support the warehouse functions to support the requirements of two distinct divisions shipping an average of $20 million per month. Controlled an inventory of high dollar value items with an average inventory turn of in excess of $12 million per month, maintaining strict discipline and barcode procedures to monitor all inventory movement transactions. Managerial responsibility for a nine-person administrative department.

Saved the company $500,000 in transportation costs per year as a result of monitoring shipping procedures and negotiations with transportation companies.

Devised and implemented procedures for the use of RF scanners and the control of all distribution inventory related functions, resulting in an inventory accuracy rate of 99%.

GENERAL PACKAGING SERVICES, Clifton, NJ 1995-1997

GenPac is a full service packaging company, built on a strong commitment to supplying products and services to our customers for the past 28 years.

Materials Manager

Controlled and monitored all material movement for an FDA approved warehouse, ensuring compliance with all standard operating procedures and processes defined by 11 major pharmaceutical companies.

L.P.S. INDUSTRIES, Newark, NJ 1991-1995

L.P.S. is a diversified manufacturer and leader in the flexible packaging industry providing packaging solutions to many market segments such as medical, food, transportation, electronics and agriculture.

Traffic and Warehouse Manager

Directed the daily traffic and warehouse operations to sustain optimal inventory levels for all distribution sites nationwide.

Saved $250,000 in LTL and truckload expenses with the successful realignment of distribution resources and negotiating favorable rates with providers.

EDUCATION

Inventory Management Specialist (U.S. AIR FORCE)

Certificate Program in Materials Management (Bloomfield College)

Business Management Courses (Bergen Community College)

Materials Management Course Study (American Management Association)

Advanced Traffic Management Seminar (Clemson University)

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