Logistics, purchasing, contract administration, inventory control

Cover Letter - I am a seasoned manager with over *0 years experience as a supervisor and manager, a military veteran (Air Force). Areas of experience are logistics, purchasing and contract management, DC operations, inventory and customer service/project management. I am results-oriented, with a successful record of accomplishments in logistics, DC Operations, quality assurance, inventory and customer service. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Professional, client/customer focused and self-motivated. Demonstrated high level analytical skills, strong strategic, innovative thinker-solution oriented. Strong influencing skills, including ability to work with senior leaders and other cross-functional groups to build consensus. Bi-Lingual (Spanish), and computer and Internet literate

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Objective

To obtain a position in operations that utilizes my experience in logistics, DC Operations, planning/scheduling, purchasing and inventory management experience.

Career Summary

Participative management professional, results-oriented. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Professional, client/customer focused and self-motivated. Demonstrated high level analytical skills, strong strategic, innovative thinker-solution oriented. Strong influencing skills, including ability to work with senior leaders and other cross-functional groups to build consensus. Bi-Lingual (Spanish), and computer and Internet literate.

Operations Manager, Kane Warehousing/KalStar

November 2009 to 06/14/10  Romeoville, Illinois

• Assumed full responsibility in a 850,000 sq ft facility for managing all DC operations for two divisions - customization/packaging division, and the DIY division for a 3PL logistics company,

• Departments managed - shipping, receiving, inventory control, quality assurance, replenishment, maintenance and sanitation with extra office responsibilities.

• Supervise a staff of 17 - including supervisors, floor and QA leads, Inventory Coordinator and production planner.

• Initiated processes for successfully passing first Quality Assurance Inspection Audit conducted by Kimberly Clark.

• Created load integrity and load audit sheets to ensure customer specifications are met.

• Coach and mentor supervisors and cross-functional support personnel fostering continuous improvement

• Responsible for the pursuit of cost reductions and maximizing value on all assigned projects/job assignments

Operations Manager, PetSmart Distribution Center 36

June 2005 to November 2009  Ottawa, Illinois

• Supervised a staff of 5 supervisors and coordinated the efforts of over 140 personnel

• Managed all Outbound operations for Orderfil and shipping

• Managed all shipping operations servicing 300 stores

• Implemented new shipping techniques and improved productivity by 25% with less manpower

Operations Manager, Ed Hoy’s International

January 2001 to June 2005  Warrenville, Illinois (Warehouse)

 Managed 42 employees in the receiving, shipping, assembly, safety and quality control departments.

J.C. Whitney 1997-2000

Customer Support Manager – managed customer support and B2B teams in a 300+ call center

Ed Hoy’s International 1995-1997

Operations Manager – managed inside sales and office staff

Crane Valves 1990 -1995

Senior Contract Administrator/Expeditor

 Managed the detailed scope, quality, schedule and budget of assigned projects(s)

 Coordinated with project team and integrated all resources for project compliance

 Established and implemented all production scheduling for nuclear related valves to meet customer and NRC requirements

o Expedited and planned all testing and purchase for the manufacture of nuclear safety related valves

 Ensured Contract Administration on contract(s)/projects as required, including proper closeout of projects/contracts as well as post-project critique and lessons learned

 Experience with month-end close activities

 Responsible for project communication with internal and external organizations

TRW Federal Systems Group 1987 -1989 (Top Secret Security Clearance)

Senior Buyer

• Experience in managing contractual relationships with Department of Defense providers

• Managed multiple detail oriented tasks at the same time in a sometimes high pressure environment.

• Worked in a changing environment with a considerable degree of autonomy, contributed both as an individual performer and team player to make decisions in a complex situations, while manage multiple priorities.

• Responsible for project communication with internal and external organizations

U.S. Air Force 1979 – 1987 (Top Secret Security Clearance)

Senior Contract Administrator

Senior Buyer

Expeditor

Purchasing

Inventory Management

Education/Development

Associate of Science – Business Administration – I.V.C.C.

(In Progress)

50 hours thru the Community College of the U.S. Air Force

Trainer, USAF – Purchasing & Inventory Management

Selective courses in Purchasing, Inventory Management, Customer service and Operations

February 2010, BPI workshop – Lean Pathways (issued by Kimberly Clark)

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