Robert Kodaira Email & Phone Number

Sherman Oaks, California

Greater Los Angeles Area

2012-2014: Satya Global - Director of Operations2011-2013: EWOTV - Director of Operations2010-2011: Versa Products Inc. - Inventory Operations

Greater Los Angeles Area

Inventory and Logistics: • Created and monitored product identification to ensure accurate inventory tracking, shipping, financial processing and reporting. • Developed and maintained reports to expand data into detailed requirements for planning, purchasing, production, and material handling. • Assisted accounting with reconciliation of inventory, purchasing and freight issues. • Maintained relationships with and enforced standards and procedures established for all third party logistics vendors and marketing partners. IT: • Responsible for the purchase and maintenance of computer hardware and software for the company. Performed desktop support and communicated with outside technicians when necessary. • Continuous communication with new and existing partners to ensure successful systems integration for direct response, retail and ecommerce. • Checked and monitored order/offer layout and transmission between partners (e.g. marketing and sales data to fulfillment centers), reviewed 3PL and ecommerce reporting, and verified accuracy for all product lines. • Assisted with EDI integration and compliance as needed.

• Supervised the operational, financial and administrative functions for National Fulfillment’s West Coast Operations (a full service third party logistics vendor). • Achieved profitability by decreasing costs, increasing productivity, efficiency, and inventory accuracy.• Timely and accurate reporting of shipments, inventory, production planning, operational data, maintenance, budgetary and personnel management. Developed and motivated a capable and skilled team. • Worked with all levels and departments within the organization to identify, analyze and solve problems and create opportunities. • Created the NFI Retail System in partnership with IT and Client Services. Developed, negotiated and maintained on-going relationships with clients and vendors. • Continuous communication with multiple domestic and international transportation brokers (LTL, full truck load, ocean and air freight) including FedEx, UPS and the US Postal Service.

Inventory and Logistics: • Created and monitored product identification to ensure accurate inventory tracking, shipping, financial processing and reporting. • Developed and maintained reports to expand data into detailed requirements for planning, purchasing, production, and material handling. • Assisted accounting with reconciliation of inventory, purchasing and freight issues. • Maintained relationships with and enforced standards and procedures established for all third party logistics vendors and marketing partners. IT: • Responsible for the purchase and maintenance of computer hardware and software for the company. Performed desktop support and communicated with outside technicians when necessary. • Continuous communication with new and existing partners to ensure successful systems integration for direct response, retail and ecommerce. • Checked and monitored order/offer layout and transmission between partners (e.g. marketing and sales data to fulfillment centers), reviewed 3PL and ecommerce reporting, and verified accuracy for all product lines. • Assisted with EDI integration and compliance as needed.

• Monitored all physical inventories. Control point for the item setup process, and developed new product coding to insure accurate inventory tracking. • Coordinated with Fulfillment and Finance to verify and maintain the integrity of the perpetual inventory and accounting system. • Produced spreadsheet modules to expand sales information into detailed requirements for planning, purchasing, production, and material handling for all product lines. • Updated and maintained product database for ecommerce. • Established, maintained and enforced company Operational Policies and Procedures. Communicated and interfaced with all levels of management, merchants, vendors, product development, web, programming, operations, distribution, and consultants. • Supported and assisted other areas in the resolution of daily operational issues. Photographed and coordinated merchandise when necessary. • Purchased computer workstations, peripherals, software, office equipment, and materials as needed.

• Responsible for the planning, merchandising, and allocation/distribution of new merchandise and sets to over 333 stores.• Reviewed samples and ad candidates with eight buyers, two VPs, and one Sr. VP. • Interacted regularly with senior and store level management regarding sales and needs. • Communicated with Distribution Center staff on prioritization of container receiving and assembly/repack issues. • Planned merchandise placement, notes and illustrations for distribution to stores and regional management. • Developed merchandising plans and allocated product for all new stores. • Compiled statistical data for support/backup. • Annual sales volume $255MM first year for assigned divisions, $285MM the second year.

• Established record keeping & filing system to reduce duplicate payments & penalties due to accounting errors and delays. • Audited key fulfillment centers to address inventory shortages/discrepancies. • Successfully coordinated retail shipments directly from the manufacturer in Canada to key fitness retailers. • Successfully coordinated company’s first complete physical inventory. Seven 3PL locations, same day.• Established MRP Planning & Forecasting.• Worked with IT team and consultants to improve accuracy & broaden usability of accounting system.

Woodland Hills, California

GSM - Men's Clothing, Shoes, Collections and Designer (Commission Dept)GSM - Men's Furnishings, • Recruited to assist with conversion/remodel of store from Bullock's to Macy's• First Manager of the Month after remodel. • Improved department’s 15% shortage reduced to less than 1%. • Department ranking increased to Top 10 in Sales. • Four assistants promoted to management positions.

North Hollywood, California

Assisted the Buyer in analyzing and establishing classification objectives by assessing strengths, weaknesses, current trends, and fashion content to achieve maximum volume, increase gross margin and improve profit and turnover relative to optimum inventory management. (Vol 9.7MM)

Westminister, California

ASM - Men's FurnishingsASM - Men's Suits, and Men's Shoes (Commission Dept)Recruited and participated in 30MM remodel of new concept store. Trained assistants for management. Newsletter Editor. Promoted to Buying Office. (Vol. 4.2MM)

Los Angeles, California, United States

ASM - Men's Furnishings / Men's SportswearASM - Children's / MaternityRecruited. Negotiated, acquired, trained and promoted five assistants to management positions. Top Customer Service/President’s Club Departments. Recognition Committee member and newsletter editor. Requested by Senior Management to assist with the final closing of this store and Robinsons - Woodland Hills. Promoted to the first Robinson’s-May Model/Concept Store.

Century City, California

ASM - Home Entertaining (China, Silver, Gifts), Luggage, Stationery, and TabletopASM - Fashion Accessories, Hosiery, and BodywearTop 10 Store - Complete overhaul of both departments after removal of prior managers and one sales team by security. Improved ranking for both departments to top 10. Store Key holder. Trained managers, assistants and vendors on store and company systems. Increased sales via forecasting, planning, analysis of sales data, and continuous communication with buyers.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Communicated and clarified Senior Management's budgeting and planning decisions to Finance Personnel. Supported and assisted area in researching and submitting accurate and timely budgets, forecasts, and explanations. Identified expense opportunities, problems, and risks utilizing historical and forecast data and improved communications with divisions. Worked with all levels of Sr. Management; challenged areas to improve their profitability by identifying and reacting to expense risks. Designed, developed, and maintained financial spreadsheets and reports.

Torrance, California, United States

ASM - Men's Furnishings (Commission Dept) Recruited for Model Store. Improved department/company rank from #7 to #2 position. Model store committee member and trainer. Editor of newsletter. Manager of the Month. Managed 30 employees. Promoted. (Vol 2.8MM)

Mba, Business

Bs, Business/Marketing Mgmt, Communications/Advertising

Activities and Societies: Chamber Music, Orchestra, American Marketing Association

Mathematics, Computer Science