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Since 1943, GMB North America, Inc. is the world's largest Japanese manufacturer of OEM and Aftermarket automotive products. Each category (12) has extensive Asian, Domestic and European coverage that exceed OEM standards. All of our products are engineered, designed, and built utilizing the strictest design and manufacturing guidelines. As a strategic manufacturer and supplier, the GMB brand is recognized globally by offering a unique, tailor-made program to fit customer's challenges and needs.● Traditional (W/D)● Retail● E-Commerce● Manage 150+ accounts● Business Development ● Customer Satisfaction Team● Customer Service● Inventory Analyst● Marketing● Represent company at meetings, AWDA and customers/buying groups annual conferences & expos● Point of contact for all buying groups: APSG (Pronto Network Cooperative & Federated Alliance) and APA● YANG Member

Hamilton, New Jersey

Managed all aspects of shipping, logistics and delivery for National Programs and Retail Specific Programs of Marketing for: Bai Brands, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Keurig● Part of the 3-monster beverage acquisition of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group acquiring Bai Brands and Keurig merging with Dr. Pepper Snapple Group● Was awarded the Crystal Civet: The Wave Maker Award for embracing cross functionality and for going above and beyond to help teams across all departments● Responsible for taking POS allocations from Marketing and Sales Teams, integratingdata entry into shipping manifests for Third Party Logistics (3PL) and FedEx/UPS forshipments and coordinating the schedule, in-store placements and pricing for brokers● Managed fulfillment process of marketing POS from order to shipment● Interacted with 3PLs print vendors regarding shipping timelines, in-store placements,shipping manifests and shipping logistics● Was recognized by Sales Team for generating quick retail turnaround time to ensureprojection requirements, incentives and team goals● Managed inventory for POS and marketing assets from vendors to help forecast andevaluate cost saving initiatives for upcoming quarters and years

Farmingdale, New Jersey

● Pharmaceutical company formerly known as DNE Nutraceuticals, Inc.● Managed a division of 10+ employees● Data entry, system-data adjustments and assisted with planning projects in departments’ and managed all phases● Coordinated with FDA/NSF to meet regulations for audits and all relevant departments’ activities to ensure smooth flow● Increased workflow and decreased material loss through strategic placement of warehouse inventory● Managed activity in shipping, receiving, and staging and maintained records of each phase● Reported and briefed directly to CEO and upper management on new projects● Led inventory assessments, cycle counts, stock control and kept warehouse inventory regulated● Recognized by both; upper management and co-workers for product knowledge, dedication, and precision● Other responsibilities included: maintaining office and packaging supplies, opening/closing the warehouse, employee review, and interviewing candidates for employment within the company

Lakewood, New Jersey

● Supervised the New Jersey Division of SCFF, LLC. of 6+ employees and daily warehouse operations ● Created organization strategies for warehouse, leading to more productivity, a boost in team morale, and reduced material loss● Optimized quality control and decreased inventory expiration by leading removal strategies (LIFO, FIFO, FEFO) ● Processed orders received from corporate call center and authorizes appropriate carrier● Supervised selection process and packing of orders, such as temperature sensitive products● Coordinated with 3 other divisions located in: Miami, FL Los Angeles, CA and Houston, TX and was accountable for confirming shipping and receiving records via FedEx, UPS and common carriers; utilizes UPS Wordship and FedEx Café Systems● Worked with independent auditors and performed cycle counts: daily, monthly, and annually inventory, as well as on spot cycle counts, to analyze usage and variance, and made adjustments to inventory● Kept track of all office supplies, packaging supplies, and bill of materials; submits fulfillment orders to supply companies● Managed other daily duties including: communications and customer service, sales, documenting and reporting inventory adjustments, delegating jobs to employees, handled any Bill of Ladings (BOL), receiving inbound freight and stock transfers, and daily sanitary procedures for warehouse and products

Associate Of Liberal Arts

Areas of Study: Criminal Justice, Psychology, Public Speaking and Integrated Computer Technology

Diploma, General Studies