Dock Worx is an Operational Logistics consulting company that also provides a professional 3rd party container unload/load service. Our Services include: Operational Logistics ConsultingWarehouse Operational Analysis & Efficiency StudiesWarehouse start up, consulting and 3rd party management3PL RFP Facilitation, Selection & ImplementationDistribution center design and construction managementMaterial handling systems & sourcingWarehouse & Office Equipment requirements and sourcingOffsite logistics supportCustomer Service Process ReviewsTemporary Labor Selection & Contract Negotiation SRO Services (We are a complete Logistics Service Provider facilitating container unloading and loading functions on your dock, in house kitting, etc.)Freight studies - Freight Rate & Service Level Analysis & Carrier Selection Returns ProcessingProductivity Tracking (create KPIs and Monthly Reporting) Dock Worx also provides a professional 3rd party loading/unloading service that streamlines your entire receiving, cross docking and floor loading processes. Our team of associates arrive at your facility and take complete responsibility for unloading, sorting, segregating, palletizing (correct TI & HI or maximum height) and stretch wrapping of your load. We provide all of the management and employees to perform all of the duties required on your dock.Pricing is determined on a “per container” charge. With guaranteed container pricing, your cost per container is constant versus a production cost that fluctuates with your daily inefficiencies. By offering defined, measurable performance at an agreed upon fixed rate of compensation, we assume responsibility for performance and accept risk for non-performance. Our value proposition is simple. You pay for performance and drive real, quantifiable dollars to your bottom line.Eliminate the daily challenges of unloading labor scheduling and contact Dock Worx today!www.dockworx.net - mike@dockworx.net

General Manager of the F & S Distributing facility located in Fontana, CA. This facility is a 215,000 sq. ft. Regional Inventory Center used for forward deployment of inventory for a nationwide wine and spirits customer. Ground up start up from empty space to facility layout, racking installation, WMS implementation, material handling equipment specs and lease/purchase negotiations. Management, hourly employee and temporary staffing hiring & training99.997% inventory accuracy at latest physical inventory on a 5.9 million case annual in and out activity.

Direct report to CFOCoordinated all operations for this startup company to over $200 million in sales.Corporate level responsibility for the Operations, Planning, Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain and Warehousing & Distribution departments for three companies located in separate facilities totaling 320,000 sq. ft.Planned and managed 3-distribution center moves including the recent procurement of 300k sq ft of distribution space, Louisville, KY. Responsible for warehouse layout & design, facility setup, staff hiring and operations start-ups.Responsible for transportation contracts with an annual spend of $10+ millionTotal staffing of a combined 90+ full time employees and temporary staffing associatesShip 150,000 small package orders monthly out of a 20k sq ft warehouse and a total of 225,000 small package shipments monthly corporate wide (2.5 million annually)Setup new shoe/handbag division distribution that shipped 25,000+ orders/month in under 11 monthsCreated location tracking and management system for startup warehouse.

Direct report to PresidentResponsible for overall management of 7 staffing branches in 3 states (California, Nevada and Virginia)Corporate responsibility for three separate companies, Source One Staffing, Rally Staffing & One Source StaffingKey account management & responsible for the ongoing satisfaction and development of customer account baseOversaw headcount, budgets and profitabilityCompany grew revenues by 25% in three yearsCreated the On Dock Services program (flat rate container unload program) that added an additional $600k in annual revenue in under 6 months

A direct report to the President/Chief Operating Officer, helped build the company into the leader in the B2B & B2C return/reverse logistics solution providers through leadership in logistics, operations, returns processing and supply chain management. Responsible for the development of the organization’s reverse logistics, fulfillment & liquidation infrastructure. Determined which operational needs required the development of internal infrastructure versus implementing an outsourced solution, balancing cost considerations with customer service requirements, ensuring the company’s market reputation and financial viability. Created RFI package for 3PL analysis, selection & implementation.Successfully negotiated and implemented off site warehousing and 3rd party logistics contracts.Ensured systems and procedures would promote scalability enabling returns processing units to grow from start up to over 10k units/month in under 7 months.Assisted Engineering in the design and development of internal software applications.Participated in sales presentations as the reverse logistics methodology expert.Responsible for project management for prospects (on site cost analysis, financial analysis, the returns processing facility layout, equipment, labor, returns management cost data, documentation of the client returns management processes & costs structure, IT assessment and documentation). Analyzed financial data and how it relates to a proposed solution. Created client proposals, including pricing and ROI projections. Responsible for the proposed solution, implementation recommendation & plan and assisting the client and internal departments in the execution of the solution. Created RTV, Back to Stock and liquidation guidelines and process methodologies. Created internal and 3PL SOPs. Developed highly efficient, cost effective reverse logistics processes and policies.Responsible for all transportation contracts.

Contract management and logistics consulting.Reverse Logistics consulting (including theories, processes, documentation and implementation).3PL selection and implementation projects.Negotiate transportation contracts and new carrier implementations.Warehouse management and sales force automation software sales and implementation, including the documentation of a client’s operating requirements and the creation of desk level instruction and SOP’s.

A direct report to the CFO, responsible for the Purchasing, Inventory Control and Transportation departments for a spirits, wine and beer distributor with annual sales exceeding 1.3 billion dollars. Responsible for 11 facilities (6 California & 5 Hawaiian), encompassing 1.4 million sq. ft., a staff of 18 employees, 6,000+ SKU numbers, and a 100+ million-dollar inventory.Managed 1,200+ inbound loads/month & a transportation budget in excess of 12 million.Initiated new purchasing policies and inventory reduction procedures resulting in a 20.39 million-dollar inventory reduction (21.39% of total inventory dollars) in 11 months.Planned the corporate centralization of the Purchasing department resulting in a headcount reduction of 41% and an annual savings of 235k while supporting increased sales volumes. Identified 3.7 million dollars in obsolete merchandise. Worked closely with sales to relieve the inventory without adversely affecting current sales channels.Chaired a traffic evaluation study resulting in a 1.3 million dollar reduction (13.9%) in annual transportation costs. Played an integral part of a logistics overview team that reduced the number of distribution centers statewide, analyzing and determining optimum inventory levels for warehouse sizing and layout. Project scope also included the closing of four warehouses and the integration of the inventory into one new fully automated distribution centerInstituted a cycle count program for all distribution centers achieving 98.7% inventory accuracy by location. Planned and executed annual physical inventories for 11 facilities.Selected and managed off site 3rd party warehouse providers.Appointed to the corporate IT steering committee.Created corporate SOP’s, new product introduction procedures, PPV monitoring.Responsible for security and loss prevention issues (Internal IC, BATF, U. S. Customs & ABC agencies).

Supervised customer order processing, invoicing, and contracted distribution centers providing nationwide coverage for a start up pharmaceutical company. Established company distribution standards & performance tracking (3PL environment - SOPs & GMPs).Created Customer Service department performance measurements and reporting. Managed and coordinated the shipments of injectable drugs from the manufacturing facility to multiple contracted distribution centers nationwide (Milwaukee, Atlanta, and Los Angeles). Served as chairperson for sales forecasting and demand trending meetings. Maintained and reported inventory levels of 7 million dollars, and developed, managed and controlled distribution-operating budget in excess of 1 million dollars.Reviewed weekly and monthly sales, backorder, and inventory reports, monitoring stock levels between the distribution centers to prevent local stock outs and national backorders.