Manager Project

PIERRE J. SIMS

Phone: 901-***-**** | Email: *********@***.***

Address: **** ********* ** ******* ** 38125

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Results-driven and highly accomplished Senior Manager, demonstrating extensive warehousing, distribution, operations, and manufacturing experience. Adept at improving operational efficiency, reducing costs and expenses, improving productivity, and leading personnel through the completion of daily tasks. Currently seeking a position in Operations, Distribution, or Warehousing which will effectively utilize all acquired skills, abilities, and areas of expertise as follows:

Supply Chain/Logistics

Operations Management

Strategic Planning

Supplier/Client Relations

Budgeting/Forecasting

Inventory Management

Staff Development/Training

Cost/Expense Reduction

Regulatory Compliance

Process Improvement

Problem Resolution

Resource Planning

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Logistics Tech – Iraq

Responsible for temporary and permanent living quarters for client and other civilian contractors. Oversee activities to ensure proper maintenance, safety and cleanliness standards are adhered. Ensure vacancy/occupancy rates are maintained. Oversee the supervision, escorting and directing of subcontractor employees. Responsible for ensuring proper inventory , for living quarters. Oversee key control. Interact with peer groups to ensure all aspects of billeting are functioning properly. Monitor customer service desk to ensure associates are providing friendly, professional service to the customer. Train employees on all relevant safety standards related to area as required.

Sr Manager of Logistics – Simi Valley, CA

Directed a team of 4 managers with a focus on professional growth to achieve established company objectives; managed several manufacturing lines of electronic equipment including: hard drives, CPUs and memory; developed logistical strategies concerning operations while working with the executive team; Created and implemented strategic plans for long term growth with customers like Best Buy and Sony. Analyzed & provided operational reports, work plans, schedules and requirements, in relation to parts repair, sales, and purchases.

Reengineered several key processes resulting in a 20% improvement in receiving, and a 15% improvement in Pick Pack & Shipping overall.

Increased the number of units processed by 50% and overall yield by 15%.

Evaluation and development of two new production lines for testing and repair of computer components.

Sr. Operations Manager – Canoga Park, CA

Provided leadership to team members in order to develop a more efficient and cost effective operation; worked with vendors to reduce purchasing cost, while extending lead-times for payments; worked with the president to bring about cultural change in the work environment

Reduced operating cost by 28% including a reduction of 7% in inventory losses.

Renegotiated several key vendor agreements resulting in a reduction in wholesale costs.

Implemented standardized method for product acquisitions and managing purchases.

Reengineered inventory control and work flow processes.

Integrated mechanisms to improve fleet management and technician accountability.

Sr Manager of Outbound Logistics – Memphis, TN

Provided leadership of a 2 shift operation which included 2 Operations Managers, 6 supervisors, 6 team leads and 340 associates for picking, replenishment and shipping; facility consisted of 650,000 sq. ft. with over 200,000 SKUs; carried out internal audits to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency and accuracy. K&M is a third party distribution company that works with Cummings Engines for customers like Chrysler.

Reduced missed dock times by 61%, pick shorts by 56%, and operational failures by 27%.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE – CONTINUED

Operations Manager – Capital Heights, MD

Worked with 6 managers to create effective strategies to obtain good performance while incorporating a team atmosphere; worked to establish a positive relationship with the sales management team to bridge an internal cultural gap; increased productivity levels by providing contributions toward automation of scheduling and delivery processes.

Identified and reduced damage and scrap by 62%.

Increased inventory accuracy by 23% and the daily number of cycle counts by 12%.

Saved over $1.6M in warehouse cost over two years.

Reduced overtime by implementing metrics to measure transportation & pull teams.

Reduced customer exchange rate from 3.5% of total deliveries to 1.2%.

Responsible for fleet of 17 trucks and facility P&L.

Section / Project Manager – Memphis, TN

Responsible for a 3-shift operation which included 3 supervisors, 7 team leads, and 225 associates for picking, replenishment, inventory control, dock control, shipping, and quality in a 425,000 sq. ft. facility with over 4000 SKUs; worked with high profile customers like Kmart, Wal-Mart and Target. Determining, initiating, and coordinating required actions by establishing relationships with inventory managers, contractors or vendors.

Improved workplace safety by helping to develop facility Critical Work Activities, as an active member of the Liberty Quality Safety Program leadership team.

Increased pick efficiency by 15%.

Implemented new process with workload planning to reduce shipping space by 50% and increase on time shipments and dock control.

Implemented new headcount strategy which reduced overtime, and significantly increased morale.

As a Black Belt and working on several projects to reduce cost, determine root causes of inventory inaccuracy, as well as mentored green belts on projects and new hires on Six Sigma methodology.

Implemented process improvements projects in the area of inventory control, UPS shipments and inbound product visibility.

Achieved an annualized savings of over $250K.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Chicago State University • Chicago, IL | Business Management (1994), Recognition for Excellence in Academics

Jackson State University • Jackson, MS | Business Management, Dean’s List

CERTIFICATIONS

Ethics I & II Mosul Iraq

Leadership Essenials Mosul Iraq

Estimating Gov Cost Mosul Iraq

Floor check Audits Mosul Iraq

Procurement Process Mosul Iraq

Allowable Cost Mosul Iraq

Six Sigma Black Belt Brea, CA

Warehouse Principles DS4 System Babenhausen, Germany

Storage & Inventory Procedures DS4 System Babenhausen, Germany

92A Automated Logistics Specialist SARSS Fort Lee, Virginia

73C Finance Specialist DFAS Indianapolis, IN

73D Accounting Specialist Chicago, IL

Project Management St. Louis, MO

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

WMS Systems RF Devices Minitab SAP

DS4 Export Control Systems MS Suite SARSS

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