Logistics Director
Current• Coordinated daily operations - received goods, distribution b2b, b2c, b2g, returned goods, problem solving, priorities from every sales channel, allocated resources and managed exceptions; fast-paced environment • Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams. Team size 55+, professional environment, monthly and yearly evaluations • Monitored logistics performance (KPI's for receiving, deliveries, transport, returns, inventory, costs) and identified improvement opportunities. • IT Logistics: WMS implementation: specifications, testing, permanent optimizations of logistics systems; improved inventory accuracy and performance • Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations; 16 cost centers • Cost control - developed warehouse system for existing and new business processes, that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals; secured costs and discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver cost savings. • Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company; 44 active contracts • Reporting and quality (procedures, audits); compliance with fire protection procedures; compliance with safety and healthy rules
