Manager Project
Resume:
NICHOLAS J. DEL PERCIO
*** *** ***** **** • Spotswood, NJ 08884
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Traffic & Inventory Control Professional possessing significant experience with the warehousing/distribution component of a major supermarket corporation. Expertise encompasses planning, coordination, and direction of activities impacting receipt, storage, and shipment of an annual inventory valued at $25.0 to $30.0 million in dry groceries. Background includes coordination and management of activities concerning operation, maintenance, and upgrading of information technology systems. A proactive manager and communicator proficient in developing solutions to operational and cost-saving issues; adept at achieving established objectives. Career highlighted by experience and accomplishment in the following areas:
Traffic Management & Inventory Control
• Instituted procedures successful in improving efficiency and increasing productivity, based upon analysis of computer-generated orders, delivery commitments, facility size (400,000 square feet in addition to outside storage), inventory levels, and human resource capacities.
• Managed yard movements (receipt, unloading) and separation of inbound shipments, with emphasis in maximizing expediency and safety. Oversaw ongoing reorganization of the warehousing facility to more efficiently utilize available space.
• Controlled product selection and loading activities in a manner designed to decrease potential for product damage.
• Reduced shipping costs through most efficient and economical scheduling of Over-the-Road and LTL shipments, including back hauls, to as many 270 store locations throughout metropolitan New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and parts of Pennsylvania.
• As required, researched and selected vendors/trucking companies based upon timeliness and quality of service. Negotiated and secured most cost-effective rates as well as negotiated cost-savings with buyers.
• Directed inventory control functions, including daily rotation counts to assure product integrity/ freshness and biannual physical inventory audits to reconcile overages and shortages.
• Facilitated the supply flow process consistent with customer/store needs through productive communication with buyers and guidance of an inventory control supervisor.
Operations
• Conducted operations concerning hiring and retention of qualified job applicants. Exercised authority with respect to employee terminations, in compliance with company policies and quality standards.
• Defined priorities; scheduled and delegated work assignments for as many as 20 clerical personnel and 100 plus union warehouse workers.
• Employed strong managerial, motivational, and performance analysis skills in training and creating goal-oriented support staff.
• Represented management and successfully defended company position during grievance and arbitration procedures.
• Coordinated regular maintenance activities to assure safe and optimum functioning of facilities reflecting corporate standards.
• Administered efforts to decrease costs associated with inventory shrinkage.
• Effected prompt, diplomatic resolution of customer/store inquiries and problems, including but not limited to those relating to special orders from store managers and department managers.
• Coordinated productively with internal buyers, merchandisers, warehousing, and accounting personnel toward successful accomplishment of common goals.
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Information Systems
• Provided pivotal participation in the Evergreen Project, a corporate initiative designed to replace antiquated systems with current methods and technology. Contributed to development and launch of a new Transport Management System: a software application that facilitates shipments and deliveries, particularly, multiple shipments via external trucking companies.
• Participated in meetings with IBM computer consultants and other vendors in analyzing suitability of their product/service offerings in accordance with the requirements of the above-mentioned project.
• Ensured accuracy of data warehoused in an automated inventory system linked to and compiling information from a host system.
• Managed operations in a high volume, on-site computer room, including oversight of staff charged with printing and communication of orders and daily Information Systems reports.
• Fault-isolated computer malfunctions; effected repairs, consistent with design or installation specifications. Test-operated newly repaired hardware to assure its functionality and reliability.
EXPERIENCE
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A & P) 1972 to 2002
Traffic Manager & Staff Consultant, Evergreen Project, Montvale, NJ
Traffic/Inventory Control Manager, Edison, NJ
Inventory Control Manager, Edison, NJ
Computer Room Supervisor, Edison, NJ
American Logistics 2002 to 2005
Warehouse Manager, Cranbury, NJ
C&S Grocers 2005 to 2011 Supervisor C&S Grocers,Avenel, NJ(Facility Closed)
EDUCATION
Associate Degree, Accounting. Essex County College, Newark, NJ
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Air Force, McGuire Air Force Base, NJ
Rank: E-4 / Sergeant
Discharge: Honorable
COMPUTER SKILLS & OTHER RELEVANT DATA
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with WCSS (World Wide Chain Store System)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Microsoft Project, and Visio, an online SIPOC/work-flow system
• Consultant for the development of OMI inventory control system
• No benefits (health/401K) required
• Desired salary $40000 per year(Negotiable)
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