Logistics Manager

• Jul 2020 - Present

Develop and drive long-term strategy for future omnichannel growth in Kombo's 3 brands -- Glamnetic, Insert Name Here, and Wakeheart. Responsible for management of day to day operations in distribution and logistics. Develop and drive long-term strategy for future omnichannel growth in Kombo's 3 brands -- Glamnetic, Insert Name Here, and Wakeheart. Responsible for management of day to day operations in distribution and logistics.

Global Logistics Manager

• Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

Oversaw the domestic and international logistics for leading home essentials brand Parachute Home across its three business segments -- e-commerce (B2C), trade and hospitality (B2B), and retail (10 company stores). Oversaw the domestic and international logistics for leading home essentials brand Parachute Home across its three business segments -- e-commerce (B2C), trade and hospitality (B2B), and retail (10 company stores).

Supply Chain Manager

• Sep 2016 - Jul 2018

Lead and manage the supply chain for service company (with 21 locations) that performs maintenance on shopping carts and material handling equipment for national supermarket and hardware brands. Guide, manage, and support 3 direct reports with responsibilities including inventory control, forecasting/planning, logistics, warehousing and transportation. Build relationships and collaborate with domestic and international transportation carriers including freight forwarders, custom brokers, distribution networks, warehousing, and LTL freight carriers. Show less

Logistics Specialist

• Apr 2012 - Jul 2016

Designed and implemented logistics solutions for specialty industrial distributor specializing in Fluid Handling products. Developed and analyzed performance metrics to drive operational improvement and P&L contribution. Maintained DOT compliance and fleet management for private fleet of 50 light- and medium-duty delivery trucks. Assisted in warehouse site selection and consolidation through Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Analysis. Designed and implemented logistics solutions for specialty industrial distributor specializing in Fluid Handling products. Developed and analyzed performance metrics to drive operational improvement and P&L contribution. Maintained DOT compliance and fleet management for private fleet of 50 light- and medium-duty delivery trucks. Assisted in warehouse site selection and consolidation through Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Analysis.

Traffic Administrator

• Jan 2010 - Mar 2012

Managed and coordinated transportation of electronic adhesives, raw materials, dangerous goods/hazardous materials within North America and exports into Europe and Asia to ensure transportation services met contract obligations and local and national government regulatory requirements. Coordinated with production, quality engineers, customer service, and warehouse packers to drive process improvement. Key Accomplishments: • Optimized productivity through integration of 5S and Lean methodology into work environment. • Controlled goods movement through SAP Warehouse Management (WM) • Supervised warehouse employees on packing and labeling of products for shipping Show less

Logistics Manager

• Sep 2007 - Dec 2009

Managed global logistics and supply chain operations of turnkey consumer packaged goods from conception to delivery to customer distribution centers. Identified, formulated and implemented logistics based on demand forecasting and product requirements utilizing intermodal, reefers, and air services. • Coordinated with clients to establish most efficient routing for all air/ocean, domestic trucking and rail shipments • Negotiated rate and service agreements for all international logistics providers (warehousing, ocean/air forwarders, parcel carriers) • Optimized management and forecasting of VMI through Excel reports • Performed ad hoc analysis on supply chain related data to identify cost-savings opportunities • Monitored inbound transportation from overseas manufacturing to clients’ distribution centers • Defined and measured KPIs for all freight service providers (international and parcel) • Managed global logistics expenses according to monthly budget and forecasts Show less

Export / Import Operations

• Jul 2005 - Sep 2007