Alex Bouterse, Lssgb, Cgbp Email & Phone Number

Frisco, Tx, Us

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

As one of the primary site leaders, I have been responsible for directing numerous continuous improvement, safety, & employee engagement programs while also being the main customer-facing manager. Additionally, I've managed the accounts PnL statements, created KPI reporting, and provided cost-driven analysis via financial models. However, I most enjoy coaching and developing tomorrows leaders in e-commerce and B2B distribution! Some of my achievements include:o Instilled a positive culture in a start-up environment with an 84% favorability in our employee experience rating despite the company average being 59% via strong communication and people management with our teamo Improved facility inventory accuracy by 18% over an 8-month period as leader of inventory managemento Fostered a strong client relationship as the primary client facing manager, resulting in a Net Promoter score of 9/10 on customer experience

Columbus, Ohio, United States

During my time as a Production Planning Supervisor, I was responsible for labor planning for our hourly team of 70+ associates where I drove continuous improvement via Lean Six Sigma practices and employee engagement via strong people management. In addition to my responsibility in the operation, I was the primary project manager for the account and worked very closely with the customer to ensure their satisfaction and success of the business. Some of my accomplishments in this role include:o Coached and developed 4 team leads to supervisor level positionso Partnered with procurement team to ensure delivery of correct inventory from international suppliers, resulting in a successful peak o Built processes and standardized training for all warehouse functions which reduced turnover by 53%

Columbus, Ohio

During my time with Saddle Creek, I served in two supervisor roles within the same retail distribution account. My first role I had the privilege of overseeing the operations in a new department where I was responsible for 40+ associates across 5 different shifts and served as a Kronos trainer as well as the creator of all Standard Operating Procedures across the network. I then transitioned to a Lean Six Sigma and Safety supervisor where I oversaw the safety of 200+ associates as well as lead a countless number of process-orientated continuous improvement projects. Some of my achievements include:o Served as site’s Continuous Improvement Champion; where I led the site to a 21% improvement YoY in Lean Six Sigma certificationso Responsible for the safety of 200+ associates as Site Safety Coordinator which reduced our Recordable injury Rate by 50%o Assisted in setting up a labor management system in Infor that is projected to save the company $26 million

Columbus, Ohio Area

During my Junior & Senior year of college, I was a project leader for a consulting group through the Fisher College of Business and the Ohio Small Business Association that helped small business navigate entering into international markets. I led a team of 3 of my peers all 3 semesters I was apart of this team and was able to provide which market these companies should enter into as well as a cost-analysis on how to enter into these markets.o Advised Wilson Bohannan Padlock Company on 3 potential export markets by collaborating on a team of 4 consultantso Constructed a 6-week project schedule by setting project scope & objectives and ensuring their on-time completion o Calculated total landed cost for Crazy Richard’s Peanut Butter for entry into a foreign market

Sydney, Australia

During my time in Sydney, I was able to help TNT Express (now FedEx) create roll-up safety reporting on all of their DCs across Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, I was able to consult with operational leaders on warehouse flow and layout.o Improved efficiency and reduced risk by creating a comprehensive Excel spreadsheet tracking all 44 warehouses nationwideo Advised warehouse managers on how to increase workflow while improving safety

Westlake, Oh

As an Export Intern, I was responsible for ensuring all international compliance paperwork was filed out and completely correctly as well as trained the sales team on INCO terms and when to use them.Responsibilities & Impact:o Trained entire 15 person Sales team on International Commercial (INCO) terms and proper export compliance procedureso Conducted thorough research of foreign oil markets and identified potential targets for expansion; which lead to increased sales in Eastern Europe and potentially a trade show in Kazakhstano Ensured PLIDCO’s compliance paperwork was in order by collaborating with freight forwarders

As a quality control intern, I stress tested the product in order to ensure functionality and accuracy for end users.Responsibilities & Impact:o Ensured consistency and perfection in approximately 10 online health training courseso Prepared courses for our customer in China by working closely with 3 managers all across the country to ensure the courses were ready for the customer

Frisco, Tx

In my two years studying under Lawrence Howorth, I helped create business plans for an import business of shea butter products from Benin and an export business using wood pellets for power in Eastern European markets. Additionally, I got exposure to the city of Frisco's planning for how to be competitive in the international marketplace.Responsibilities & Impact:o Worked under the President of Howorth International, Lawrence Howortho Helped author two business plans for Howorth International which were utilized for possible new business ventureso Met monthly with the Frisco International Business Council (IBC) to discuss strategic planning for the city of Frisco

Frisco, Texas

Frisco, Tx

Worked at a camp for elementary school kids in the summer.

Bsba, International Business & Logistics, 3.94

Activities and Societies: Business Scholars Program President of the International Business Club

Graduating In 2015, International Business

Activities and Societies: Frisco Drum line, DECA, and Independent Studies and Mentorship (ISM)Through Independent Studies and Mentorship.