As an operations and logistics professional I possess over 30 years of warehousing, distribution, and transportation experience however I am considered a business generalist by my peers. I have a proven track record of cutting costs and increasing efficiencies; as my CEO, who I report to has stated 'Richard sets the Gold Standard for cost reductions for the entire company'. I use a 'hands on' supervision and management style that allows me to set safety standards, operational best practices and to motivate employee performance to optimum levels. As a member of Joseph Abboud Apparel's Senior Staff I have a reputation for being a team player who interacts with every corporate department and also for providing leadership and performance during stressful and hectic times.I have managed private fleet, contract, and LTL distribution centers staffed by both non-union and union employees. My history includes knowledge of SAP and other business / warehousing operating platforms.What I am proudest of in my employment history is my reputation for employee loyalty and for delivering positive results on sales periods month after month.Specialties: Customer issued vendor standards non-compliance financial charge-back reduction (I make charge-backs go away), solid reputation for delivering on goals, employee training and motivation, crisis management (union lockouts, environmental disasters).
Listed skills include Inventory Management, Warehousing, Negotiation, Apparel, and 13 others.
