Rob Shepard Email & Phone Number

Milton, Ma, Us

Foxborough (Foxboro), Massachusetts, United States

Started up International Forest Products (IFP) market intelligence department to develop new and improve existing business. Utilized trade databases that allows IFP traders insight on market and logistics opportunities. IFP has harnessed this market intel platform to win new sales programs fueling continued double digit percent annual sales growth. In 2020 IFP won the coveted Presidents "E" award for contributing to the growth of US exports amidst major market disruptions.Sourced and led the successful implementation of an industry leading software application that provides unparalleled visibility to supply chain execution while creating efficiencies in documentation, operations and other logistics activities. Expanded upon IFP's market intel platform to create supply chain analytics that measures operational performance and identifies opportunities for improvement.Responsible for global regulatory compliance involving IFP's international trade to include HTS classification, duty rates, and customs risks.

Foxborough Ma

Oversees all logistics and transportation activities of forest products companies within the Kraft Group to include International Forest Products, a leading exporter of various paper commodities and the Rand Whitney Corporation, the largest independent paper mill and converter in New England.Delivered cost effective logistics solutions for over 30 trade programs that has helped International Forest Products' growth triple in the past six years.Created a market research function utilizing trade databases that provides competitive analysis of international markets which has helped International Forest Products achieve new business in excess of $70M.Also responsible for logistics strategy in new business development, utilization of IT solutions to create supply chain efficiency, and margin improvement through logistics advantages.

Canton Ma

Responsible for supply chain activities including factory performance, importation and customs activities for all RIL Brands including Reebok, Rockport, Ralph Lauren Footwear, and Greg Norman Apparel for both US and EU Markets.Achieved on time performance exceeding 98% for Reebok's Asian supply base while delivering cost reductions and operational efficiency through centralizing the logistics functions of all RIL brands. Reduced finished goods inventory by $15M through production and delivery scheduling improvements.Negotiated corporate contracts and RFPs for various freight modes that led to over $3M cost savings in 2004.Developed best-in-class customs compliance and regulatory methods through: a centralized European bonded warehouse for pan European distribution, a US Foreign Trade Zone that achieved over $1.5M annual savings in customs fees, and authoring Reebok's CTPAT certification.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Devised and maintained quality audit system at Lincoln Electric, world’s largest manufacturer of welding equipment & motors

Platoon Commander and then Executive Officer of a Marine Infantry Company that deployed to the Mediterranean for 2 six month deployments. Several individual commendations for serving in the US peacekeeping force in Beirut Lebanon.

Mba, Mba With Focus On Operations Management

Ba, Math/Economics

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