I’m an adaptable bilingual Supply Chain/Logistics Professional with 20+ years of success supporting overall logistics operations to ensure streamlined operational productivity and support long-term growth strategy. Spearheading needs assessments, project management, and cost allocation/savings for industry leaders such as Baker Distributing, Bridgestone HosePower, and McKesson, I am known for analyzing customer requirements in order to provide solutions to product/service needs. Furthermore, I am dedicated to providing top-quality customer service while building professional relationships with all clients, suppliers, management, and co-workers. I am incredibly passionate about surpassing all cost savings and performance targets. With a strong focus on continuous improvements, I am highly skilled at developing effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns. I am also adept at maximizing sales, standardizing business processes, and optimizing planning tools and systems toward automation.Additionally, I possess strong academic qualifications, including an Associate of Arts in Elementary Education from Miami Dade Community College.A few recent accomplishments:📌 Commended by executive leadership for driving a 20% decrease in lead time, a 45% boost in delivery accuracy, and a 30% increase in delivery on first receipt.📌 Demonstrated track record generating a 25% reduction in inventory on slow/non-moving SKUs while maintaining appropriate inventory levels based on sales. 📌 Outstanding success launching quality improvement strategies and projects to minimize customer service concerns.In my free time, I enjoy learning new things and studying new languages.Specialties, Expertise, & Attributes:Supply Chain/Logistics, Continuous Improvements, Customer Service, Relationship Building/Management, Requirements Gathering, Needs Assessments, Project Management, Research/Analytics, Cost Allocation/Savings, Accounting/General Ledger, Order Management, Forecasting, Price Structure/Analysis, Inventory Management, Wholesale, Retail, Inside Sales, Supplier/Vendor Relations, Goal Communication/AchievementI look forward to meeting you! You can reach me at leslieyvelez1@gmail.com.