Manager Management

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Driven Supply Chain Manager with 13+ years of accomplishment delivering enhanced profitability through lean operations. Broad depth of purchasing, inventory, distribution, and logistics expertise. Demonstrated success directing and overseeing multi-site inventories and geographically dispersed stores/distribution centers. Effectively work with senior management and cross-functional teams to accomplish business objectives. Decisive leader with the capacity to lead, train, and motivate teams to achieve and maintain peak performance.

Areas of expertise:

BUDGET & P&L OVERSIGHT – COST MANAGEMENT – FACILITY MAINTENANCE – LEAN METHODOLOGY – LOGISTICS

MULTI-SITE MANAGEMENT – NEGOTIATIONS – PROCESS & PROCEDURE INNOVATION – PURCHASING & INVENTORY CONTROL

TEAM LEADERSHIP, TRAINING, & DEVELOPMENT – WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SHIELD HEALTHCARE, Valencia, CA 1998–2012

Leader in medical supplies for care at home since 1957.

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER (2008–2012)

Direct operations for a single-shift distribution center processing 100K packages per month. Lead a team of 31 employees, including 2 Assistant Managers and 3 Supervisors. Oversee Area Managers and advise on all distribution matters for 3 remote sales/distribution facilities located in Illinois, Colorado, and Texas. Assist with coordinating freight carriers, packages, and logistics for all distribution centers. Construct and maintain departmental budget line of $800K and maintain accountability for Distribution P&L. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements for health supply products.

Organized, designed layout, and implemented a new 100K sq. ft. distribution facility, consisting of 2,600 unique SKU’s delivered a 60% increase in productivity over previous facility.

Saved over $1M+ annually, decreased freight cost 28% consolidated 98% of outbound freight to 1 carrier.

Retained 30/31 employees 4+ years; fostered a challenging, rewarding, and contributive work environment.

Designed individualized performance plans to promote professional development, recognize accomplishments, and institute benchmarks for Distribution Management team.

Increased facility and distribution equipment uptimes 20% and decreased maintenance costs 30% by designing and launching new preventative maintenance programs to optimize service life.

Achieved 30% cost savings; implemented cost management processes to ensure adherence to performance guidelines for freight, operational supplies, facilities maintenance, and employee productivity.

Conceived and launched new processes and procedures for the launch of a new inventory management and accounting software, Epicor; key contributor to system planning and testing.

Negotiated with Property Managers on facilities, leasing issues, and tenant improvements for 10 properties.

Established 3 new facilities 2 sales offices and 1 sales/distribution center in Texas; constructed move-in budgets, selected sites, negotiated lease terms, and led warehouse planning and setup within budget.

Coordinated and executed corporate facility move with no interruption in service; teamed with senior management to plan move and establish and maintain adherence to stringent deadlines.

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PURCHASING MANAGER (2000–2008)

Directed all corporate and distribution center purchasing and managed 5 employees. Oversaw and maintained lean inventory. Devised and administered departmental budget with accountability for Distribution P&L. Negotiated pricing with vendors.

Maximized profitability by routinely reviewing gross profit for all products in inventory, evaluating new product lines, and constructing full audits and presentations with recommendations for senior managers.

Achieved corporate goal of 30-days stock on hand or less; maintained inventory for 2,600 SKU’s, from 100 vendors, in 4 distribution centers.

Spearheaded and led multiple product conversion projects; identified and overcame obstacles, designed project plans with milestones, and defined product training requirements.

Attained gross profit goals year-over-year; prioritized and negotiated optimal pricing contracts, marketing agreements, and pricing rebate programs with company’s top 25 vendors.

Reduced labor and freight expenses through the design and deployment of a cross-docking program with the company’s largest carrier for high-volume, bulk product.

Decreased physical inventory process from 2.5 days to 1 day; teamed with Distribution Manager to identify and resolve inefficiencies and conceived and deployed new processes and controls.

Originated, documented, and implemented new SOPs for each distribution center procedures for return of overstock to vendors, ROP/ROQ reviews, and use of AS400 query to eliminate green bar reports.

TRADE SUPERVISOR (1999–2000)

Supervised 15 employees and the collection and posting of all company receivables to GL accounts.

PURCHASING AGENT (1998–1999)

Evaluated ROP/ROQ for 3,000 SKU’s. Followed up with vendors on open Purchase Orders and notified customers of backorders.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Candidate, anticipated graduation 2013

University of La Verne, La Verne, CA (2009–Present)

American Management Course (AMA) in Purchasing, Management, and Negotiations; CA

Lean Six Sigma Methodology – Self-Study

LICENSES

California Home Medical Device Retailer License

MILITARY SERVICE

Honorable service in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) – Supply and Logistics (1992–1996)

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Clipper Ship; AS400 and AS400 Query; Lawson and Epicor

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