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Operational management of Sole’s global logistics network.• Evaluate and review the business practices of Logistics Operations to streamline and eliminate non-value added activities. Plan and implement improvements to internal and external logistics systems and processes. • Manage international trade processes, ensuring compliance with all Customs regulations.• Improve the operational and financial performance of global logistics program by negotiating and selecting new logistics providers. Reduced international transportation cost by 15%.

Costa Mesa, Ca

Directed international and domestic transportation efforts, customs compliance operations as well as managed daily operations for two 3PL distribution centers in North America with seven direct reports.• Selected to direct transition of distribution center to new co-branded facility with Converse. Completed transition ahead of schedule and came in under budget by 10%. Moved 400,000 units to new facility in less than 2 weeks with minimum fallout. Integrated shipping processes for both brands and achieved greater consistency. Cut inventory to manageable level prior to moving to new facility. • Developed and implemented supply chain process improvements.• Collaborated with 3PL management and ensured monthly shipping goals were met.• Negotiated and selected carriers that meet company’s transportation needs and improved operational efficiencies.• Sourced and procured logistics services and reduced supply chain costs.

Costa Mesa, Ca

Managed logistics team of two to excel in their areas of expertise.• Leveraged Nike’s logistics contracts and drove down costs by 10%.• Established partnerships and negotiated improved performance with service providers.• Built trust and gained alignment cross-functionally which generated positive process changes.

Costa Mesa, Ca

Evaluated, defined and implemented customs compliance program.• Established import compliance process which ensured adherence to U.S. customs laws and regulations, and monitored all import activities.

Anaheim, Ca

Managed all aspects of international trade including global logistics and ensured compliance with customs laws and regulations.• Planned and secured continuity of supply to meet “Just in Time” production.• Initiated C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) process.

Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca

Effected the smooth execution of all international operations transactions.

Foothill Ranch, Ca

Managed the import department.

Los Alamitos, Ca

Worked as a consultant at Mattel Inc. and Epson America.

El Segundo, Ca

Performed all activities to ensure smooth clearance of imported cargo through U.S. Customs. Provided customer satisfaction at every level of the process. Supervised a team of four employees.

Bachelor Of Science, International Business

Associate Of Arts, Business Adminstration