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1/2007 to 2008: Genco/ Dell Returns Lockbourne, OH Title: Operations Manager Startup and manage 2nd Shift returns operations for Genco and Dell Computers. This included leading 130 Teammates in the daily warehouse functions of Receiving 15,000 customer returns, Scanning into inventory 12,000 to 18,000 units and put away of the same by end of day. Also, looking for areas of possible improvement and to communicate a safe work place. 1/2006 to 12/31/006: Genco Regional Returns Center Dixon, IL Title: Operations Supervisor Led a team of 9 teammates in the daily operations of a third party reverse logistics warehouse. Worked with the customer's six-sigma team in developing a new streamlined process that eliminated the need of having a physical inventory, which resulted in the reduction of warehouse space, staff and an annual savings to the customer of approximately $40,000 plus per year. 5/1997 to 12/2005 Insight Inc. Hanover Park, IL Title: Operations Manager Responsibilities: Led a team of 51 associates, which includes a manager, 3 supervisors, 4 team Leads, and 43 distribution hourly workers. Played a lead role in the implementation of our new warehouse management system SAP 4.6c. Receiving: Responsible for receipts of over $1 billion dollars worth of inventory on an annual basis. Led process and system improvements that increased our pieces received per hour by 40%, which resulted in an annual S & W savings of $250k. Locations: Successfully reduced receiving put away and stock replenishment times by 50% with the introduction of a new RF system. Returns: Successfully reduced the inventory levels by over 50%, lowering daily inventory from $800,000 to an average of $250,000. Managed the daily operations of the RMA department and insure that all receiving, shipping and inventory control processes and procedures are followed. Led all procedure and process changes that ensured goals were met, while improving operations on an ongoing basis.Specialties: Logistics Operations Manager with extensive experience in process and procedure improvement as well as team development. Excellent background working within budgets, payroll, research, problem solving, SAP Warehouse management system, AS400, MS Word, Excel and Outlook.