• Manage parts department - order parts, perform receiving, stock shelves, initiate returns• Re-organize and restructure parts department layout• Source, qualify, and review all suppliers • Implement improved processes to increase service quality, capacity, and customer retention• Improve quoting/sales processes to increased sales/revenue• Review customer invoicing for errors

• Oversaw management and overall efficiency of parts department, including purchasing, inventory management, forecasting, receiving, and invoice/credit reconciliation• Sourced, qualified, and evaluated (annually) all sublet vendors and suppliers• Implemented, managed, and trained personnel on new software system.• Performed and reconciled all inventory/cycle counts including year end • Implemented improved work-flow processes resulting in increased service quality, capacity, and… Show more • Oversaw management and overall efficiency of parts department, including purchasing, inventory management, forecasting, receiving, and invoice/credit reconciliation• Sourced, qualified, and evaluated (annually) all sublet vendors and suppliers• Implemented, managed, and trained personnel on new software system.• Performed and reconciled all inventory/cycle counts including year end • Implemented improved work-flow processes resulting in increased service quality, capacity, and customer relations/retention• Optimized available resources to improve turn around and overall efficiency• Reviewed customer invoicing for errors Show less

• Oversaw all daily warehouse functions including but not limited to personnel, shipping, receiving, order processing, load planning, load scheduling, and warehouse safety• Creation of barcode/scanning system to improve inventory and shipping/receiving accuracies• Migration of finished goods processes from manual to systematic focusing on real-time information• Implemented and lead a weekly cycle count initiative• New SOP documentation as well as updates to outdated… Show more • Oversaw all daily warehouse functions including but not limited to personnel, shipping, receiving, order processing, load planning, load scheduling, and warehouse safety• Creation of barcode/scanning system to improve inventory and shipping/receiving accuracies• Migration of finished goods processes from manual to systematic focusing on real-time information• Implemented and lead a weekly cycle count initiative• New SOP documentation as well as updates to outdated SOPs• Implemented a continual process improvement program Show less

• Migrated all logistical/manufacturing processes from manual to systematic to eliminate redundancies• Created new SOP documentation processes• Designed and implemented a continuous process improvement program• Redesigned processes to improve workflow, improve efficiency, and improve resources• Worked with bank and other external auditors to improve process/business transparency• Implemented barcode/scanning system to improve inventory & shipping/receiving… Show more • Migrated all logistical/manufacturing processes from manual to systematic to eliminate redundancies• Created new SOP documentation processes• Designed and implemented a continuous process improvement program• Redesigned processes to improve workflow, improve efficiency, and improve resources• Worked with bank and other external auditors to improve process/business transparency• Implemented barcode/scanning system to improve inventory & shipping/receiving accuracy• Handled all freight negotiations, foreign and domestic• Worked with Sales team to ensure accurate forecasting of future needs Show less

• Evaluated current warehouse personnel and warehouse/fulfillment procedures• Evaluated current and future business needs• Led weekly meetings with senior management to review suggestions for personnel and process improvement• Worked side-by-side with warehouse team to train/implement new operating procedures

• Directed all procurement and logistics activities related to the acquisition of raw materials components, spare parts, and equipment at the best possible total cost of ownership• Conducted continuous departmental audits and implemented process improvement measures• Overall management of purchasing, warehouse, and production functions and processes• Worked with sales team to forecast inventory and raw material needs• Managed vendor relations and performance• Collaborated… Show more • Directed all procurement and logistics activities related to the acquisition of raw materials components, spare parts, and equipment at the best possible total cost of ownership• Conducted continuous departmental audits and implemented process improvement measures• Overall management of purchasing, warehouse, and production functions and processes• Worked with sales team to forecast inventory and raw material needs• Managed vendor relations and performance• Collaborated with engineering team for effective BOM management• Developed business and functional requirements for new programs• Worked with R&D on special project budgeting and purchasing(position eliminated due to reduction in force) Show less

• Domestic and international freight rate negotiations• Sourced and managed all 3PL warehouse sites including rate negotiations, special equipment requirements, and monthly inventory reconciliation• Planned/implemented improved operating procedures and redesigned logistics systems• Managed all Purchasing functions including implementing a traceability program for all procedures• Monthly reconciliation of all customer consignment programs• Directed all foreign and domestic… Show more • Domestic and international freight rate negotiations• Sourced and managed all 3PL warehouse sites including rate negotiations, special equipment requirements, and monthly inventory reconciliation• Planned/implemented improved operating procedures and redesigned logistics systems• Managed all Purchasing functions including implementing a traceability program for all procedures• Monthly reconciliation of all customer consignment programs• Directed all foreign and domestic shipment-tracking functions • Implemented, managed, and trained personnel on new software system Show less

• Planned and scheduled all international and domestic distribution including shipping, receiving, inventory, purchasing, including all activities with outside freight carriers LTL, FTL, LCL, and FCL• Teamed with other department heads and directed workflow to ensure maximum efficiencies• Devised, implemented, and improved operating procedures• Planned, coordinated, and implemented all distribution facility projects• Negotiated domestic and import rates to minimize… Show more • Planned and scheduled all international and domestic distribution including shipping, receiving, inventory, purchasing, including all activities with outside freight carriers LTL, FTL, LCL, and FCL• Teamed with other department heads and directed workflow to ensure maximum efficiencies• Devised, implemented, and improved operating procedures• Planned, coordinated, and implemented all distribution facility projects• Negotiated domestic and import rates to minimize costs• Served as liaison for all key/major accounts• Accountable for all aspects of warehousing and distribution for a multi-warehouse facility including scheduling, inventory management, account management, and safety• Recruit, hire, train, and discipline personnel Show less

Customer Service, Order Processing, & Warehouse Manager from March 1997-May1998

Planned and scheduled all daily warehouse functions including, but not limited to, training personnel, receiving, stocking, monitoring inventory, facility maintenance, safety, customer service, retail display, and home retail deliveryWas also assistant warehouse manager/sales associate from 1986-1991