Robert Caid Email & Phone Number

Hammond, LA

• Set up new location containing 100,000 sq ft distribution facility containing building materials, including delivery routes.
• Met with customers to improve service, address concerns and problems and work towards a satisfactory resolution.
• Trained staff on Wurth policies regarding order entry, RMA processing, and material handling.
• Worked with Credit Department to maintain current receivables and Purchasing/Accounts Payable to take advantage of discounts for prompt payment of invoices.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Implemented RMA process to issue and receive credit within 30 days of receiving improving customer satisfaction rating and processing vendor credits for accounting.
• Improved routing of company delivery trucks streamlining routes and developing alternative delivery methods for low volume customers.
• Member of inventory/purchasing team to identify items for stock, levels to improve complete on-time order fulfillment to 97% for 2017 season.
• Reorganized distribution center for additional racking to improve efficiency for order pullers reducing time per order and accuracy.
• Monitored open order report to ensure products were manufactured and distribution items were in stock to meet company lead times.
• Introduced weekly cycle counts/location audits to ensure inventory accuracy and prompt corrective action for discrepancies.

Sacramento, California Area

• Developed and enhanced processes and procedures to improve clarity in day-to-day functions of production and distribution improving output by 27%.
• Full P&L responsibility reducing expenses by 12% over two years
• Reduced RMA rate by 41% over two years by use of company quality meetings, focusing on training programs and use of reward system for improvement.
• Lead staff of twelve to twenty five in production, customer service, and distribution including hiring, training, and disciplining when necessary.
• Participated in web based RMA system development for multi-divisional usage throughout company.
• Issued weekly cycle counts for raw materials, WIP, finished goods and distribution products to maintain 96% accuracy at year end inventory.

Decatur, GA

• Responsible for multiple distribution facilities, finished goods inventory, logistics, and shipping schedules.
• Consolidated inventory for internet sales to single facility reducing inventory by 17% and reducing stocks out and transportation cost.
• Conducted physical inventories throughout division with 98% accuracy for three consecutive years.
• Created, edited, and updated BOM’s for kitted items and those used in production of custom products, working with design and customer service to ensure accuracy.
• Phased out two locations combining into central distribution center for Northeast territory.
• Negotiated truckload and LTL rates while improving company standard.

Duluth, GA

• Negotiated LTL and small package rates reducing cost by 9% in six months.
• Sourced and purchased goods for resale to retail dealers setting min/max levels to reduce stock outs and improve efficiency in shipping complete orders.
• Member of management team to audit customer complaints to discover solutions and rework procedures if necessary to improve customer experience.
• Reorganized purchasing department of six to assign product divisions in order to improve product knowledge and build vendor relationships.

Atlanta, GA

• Sold Allstate products to contracted companies’ employees.
• Helped clients settle claims and explained coverage benefits and limitations.
• Analyzed client’s current policies and suggested changes or additions

Norcross, GA

• Managed multiple purchasing and distribution facilities in United States and Canada.
• Supervised and trained staff of up to forty promoting team effort to accomplish company objectives in repair, logistics, and distribution.
• Centralized purchasing and inventory levels in North America to maintain constant inventory value according to budget.
• Developed and managed central shipping center in Helsinki Finland to North America break points reducing customer lead times, brokerage fees, and transportation cost.
• Incorporated company buyouts in warehouse, purchasing, and logistics systems to combine cost savings and streamline procedures.
• Maintained RMA system for product returns to finished goods and repair facilities to ensure proper credit or billing to customer.

Atlanta, GA

Dallas, TX

Memphis, TN

• Member Warehousing/transportation Committee for ACSA setting industry standards to improve warehouse and merchant relationship for customer benefit.
• Coordinated appointments with warehouse staff and appointment with end user according to contract terms.
• Maintained SJV growth purchases from suppliers applying customer contract terms and issuing instructions, approving payments and processing to invoice department.

Business Administration And Management, General

Business Administration And Management, General

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