Christopher Brown Email & Phone Number

Bridgewater Nj 08807

Quakertown, Pennsylvania, United States

• Oversee the US operations• Establish a vision and path for the North American market• Negotiate lease options for industrial real estate• Keep operating cost in budget• Communicate with clients to ensure their timelines are met• Coordinate all ocean and air shipments being imported and exported between United States / Italy /Germany / Asia / Switzerland / Hungary / Austria / South America• Finalize project execution dates according to inbound deliveries• Plan and track current projects for manufacturing schedule in Microsoft Project• Set timelines and report feedback for upcoming projects• Implement carrier strategy and timelines for all international transports• Developed strategy for a 500 store roll out under time sensitive conditions• Responsible for locally sources articles for production• Control plant inventory forecasting for an excess of 2,000 articles• Oversee warehouse employees of 55,000 sq ft warehouse• Set timelines and report feedback for upcoming projects• Use BORM as an ERP System to generate reports/ forecast production• Examine BOM to build prototypes and first production models• Ensure all purchase orders are created and booked into ERP• Ensure invoices are correct and paid in timely manner• Understands the root cause of discrepancies, identifies trends and recommends process improvements

• Oversee the US operations for the Logistics Division• Establish a vision and path for the North American Market• Negotiated lease options for industrial real estate• Keep operating cost in budget• Communicates with Clients to ensure their timelines are met• Coordinate all ocean and air shipments being imported and exported between United States / Italy /Germany / Asia / Switzerland / Hungary / Austria / South America• Finalize project execution dates according to inbound deliveries• Plan and track current projects for manufacturing schedule in Microsoft Project• Set timelines and report feedback for upcoming projects• Implemented Carrier Strategy and Timelines for all international transports• Developed strategy for a 500 store roll out under time sensitive conditions• Responsible for locally sources articles for production• Control plant inventory forecasting for an excess of 2,000 articles• Oversee warehouse employees of 55,000 sq ft warehouse• Set timelines and report feedback for upcoming projects• Use BORM as an ERP System to generate reports/ forecast production• Examine BOM to build prototypes and first production models• Ensure all purchase orders are created and booked into ERP• Ensure invoices are correct and paid in timely manner• Understands the root cause of discrepancies, identifies trends and recommends process improvements• Handles complaints and resolves grievances for claims associated with mishandling of product such as shortages and damages• Create logistics timeline in Excel

Quakertown, Pa

• Coordinates all ocean and air shipments being imported and exported between United States/ Italy/ Germany/ Switzerland/ Hungary/Austria and South America.• Set time tables for upcoming projects. • Finalize project rollout dates for shipment and delivery. • Organize transport for all projects.• Compare pricing quotes and best options on transport.• Work closely with freight companies and brokers to receive shipments in a timely manner.• Actively look for local sourcing for future projects.• Schedule daily inbound and outbound shipments.• Insures all PO's are created and booked into BORM.• Creates work orders in BORM for production.• Leads the shipping and receiving team through daily fucntions.• Ensure Invoices are paid and forwarded to the correct department.

Allentown Pennsylvania

• Oversee all aspects of the operations team to ensure the best outcome for the restaurant and Sarbari• Set up accounts in software for clients and suppliers • Review with clients the requirements regarding products desired • Contact suppliers for product information with pricing • Cross reference items needed to items supplied from each distributor• Perform bid analysis each client before go-live• Participate in daily and monthly meetings for business standpoint and progress

Breinigsville, Pa

• Maintain a competency and working knowledge of the WMS and LMS system• Prepares inbound and/or outbound schedule of orders.• Maintains short report and distributes to Operations.• Assist operations to ensure no over scheduling and maintain proper inventory.• Serve as a role model to all subordinate staff in the completion of the Company's Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality Policy objectives.• Ensure that all work in carried out in compliance with all company safety and operational standards.• Coordinate the efforts of shipping office and operations personnel to ensure that customer orders are effectively satisfied.• Ensure that all work in carried out in compliance with all company safety and operational standards.

North Kansas City, Mo

• Communicate with planners, schedulers, and customer service representatives to ensure a timely shipment of all orders to customers • Performs put-away transactions of finished goods in SAP to keep inventory accurate • Finalizes paperwork to move and/or accompany receivables or shipments completely and accurately• Participates in the cycle count program, and assists in preparing and taking of physical inventories• Picks, loads, and unloads all orders in accordance with specific instructions• Optimize freight costs by consolidating orders• Ensure all export shipments have proper documentation • Complies with all rules and regulations for the shipment of Hazardous Materials • Performs other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration And Management

High School Diploma, General Studies