Joel Zarazua, MBA
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LinkedIn User
Joel and I worked together at Associated Materials. Joel was part of our leadership team in our Ennis, Tx facility. This plant was one of the most difficult locations to help lead that I've seen in my career and Joel seemed to bring some calm to the storm we continued to have here. Joel works well with all levels of the organization and also understands how to take financial targets and interpret those targets on the shop floor. He has an extremely good work ethic and knows how to drive business improvements. I'm pleased to see others have seen the same performance with his increase in roles and responsibilities. Joel is a great addition to any organization, and is especially talented in difficult operating situations.
Robert (Bob) Mangiaforte
Joel and I worked together as part of the management team of a manufacturing company with 300+ employees. His role was to manage both our supply chain and logistics. He supervised the sourcing team and ensured the company had ample and quality raw materials and components. His work to save costs and make suppliers accountable ensure profitability increased and our bottom line remained strong. The logistics department was underperforming when he took over management of this department. Under his guidance he put in place objectives for employees to meet each week as well as worked to improve the service we received from our logistics partners. He saved money by finding better freight carriers who were willing to work closely with Joel's shipping team to improve efficiency and save costs. I highly recommend Joel as a manager and important contributor to any successful organization. He's a gentleman, hard-working, high integrity and easy to interact with.
LinkedIn User
Joel and I worked together at Associated Materials. Joel was part of our leadership team in our Ennis, Tx facility. This plant was one of the most difficult locations to help lead that I've seen in my career and Joel seemed to bring some calm to the storm we continued to have here. Joel works well with all levels of the organization and also understands how to take financial targets and interpret those targets on the shop floor. He has an extremely good work ethic and knows how to drive business improvements. I'm pleased to see others have seen the same performance with his increase in roles and responsibilities. Joel is a great addition to any organization, and is especially talented in difficult operating situations.
Robert (Bob) Mangiaforte
Joel and I worked together as part of the management team of a manufacturing company with 300+ employees. His role was to manage both our supply chain and logistics. He supervised the sourcing team and ensured the company had ample and quality raw materials and components. His work to save costs and make suppliers accountable ensure profitability increased and our bottom line remained strong. The logistics department was underperforming when he took over management of this department. Under his guidance he put in place objectives for employees to meet each week as well as worked to improve the service we received from our logistics partners. He saved money by finding better freight carriers who were willing to work closely with Joel's shipping team to improve efficiency and save costs. I highly recommend Joel as a manager and important contributor to any successful organization. He's a gentleman, hard-working, high integrity and easy to interact with.
LinkedIn User
Joel and I worked together at Associated Materials. Joel was part of our leadership team in our Ennis, Tx facility. This plant was one of the most difficult locations to help lead that I've seen in my career and Joel seemed to bring some calm to the storm we continued to have here. Joel works well with all levels of the organization and also understands how to take financial targets and interpret those targets on the shop floor. He has an extremely good work ethic and knows how to drive business improvements. I'm pleased to see others have seen the same performance with his increase in roles and responsibilities. Joel is a great addition to any organization, and is especially talented in difficult operating situations.
Robert (Bob) Mangiaforte
Joel and I worked together as part of the management team of a manufacturing company with 300+ employees. His role was to manage both our supply chain and logistics. He supervised the sourcing team and ensured the company had ample and quality raw materials and components. His work to save costs and make suppliers accountable ensure profitability increased and our bottom line remained strong. The logistics department was underperforming when he took over management of this department. Under his guidance he put in place objectives for employees to meet each week as well as worked to improve the service we received from our logistics partners. He saved money by finding better freight carriers who were willing to work closely with Joel's shipping team to improve efficiency and save costs. I highly recommend Joel as a manager and important contributor to any successful organization. He's a gentleman, hard-working, high integrity and easy to interact with.
LinkedIn User
Joel and I worked together at Associated Materials. Joel was part of our leadership team in our Ennis, Tx facility. This plant was one of the most difficult locations to help lead that I've seen in my career and Joel seemed to bring some calm to the storm we continued to have here. Joel works well with all levels of the organization and also understands how to take financial targets and interpret those targets on the shop floor. He has an extremely good work ethic and knows how to drive business improvements. I'm pleased to see others have seen the same performance with his increase in roles and responsibilities. Joel is a great addition to any organization, and is especially talented in difficult operating situations.
Robert (Bob) Mangiaforte
Joel and I worked together as part of the management team of a manufacturing company with 300+ employees. His role was to manage both our supply chain and logistics. He supervised the sourcing team and ensured the company had ample and quality raw materials and components. His work to save costs and make suppliers accountable ensure profitability increased and our bottom line remained strong. The logistics department was underperforming when he took over management of this department. Under his guidance he put in place objectives for employees to meet each week as well as worked to improve the service we received from our logistics partners. He saved money by finding better freight carriers who were willing to work closely with Joel's shipping team to improve efficiency and save costs. I highly recommend Joel as a manager and important contributor to any successful organization. He's a gentleman, hard-working, high integrity and easy to interact with.
Experience
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G4 Logistics International, LLC
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations
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Nov 2022 - Present
• Lead, direct and oversee operational activity, including process streamline and strategic initiatives for domestic US and cross-border activity with Mexico; spearhead development and implementation of improvements across all operational functions in freight brokerage, warehouse operations and managed transportation while maintaining effective and excellent customer service with focus on quality, productivity, safety and market development. • Lead, direct and oversee operational activity, including process streamline and strategic initiatives for domestic US and cross-border activity with Mexico; spearhead development and implementation of improvements across all operational functions in freight brokerage, warehouse operations and managed transportation while maintaining effective and excellent customer service with focus on quality, productivity, safety and market development.
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Director Of Operations
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Aug 2021 - Apr 2022
Provide leadership and vision, utilizing people and technology to elevate overall operational performance through innovative solutions, offsetting volatility in global Supply Chain and logistical uncertainties; develop an establish KPIs, aligning site to corporate objectives, identifying areas for improvement, and driving total employee engagement and empowerment for Lacore, providing distribution and order fulfillment services to a wide range of clients, operating from a 200,000 square feet state-of-the-art and highly automated distribution center; specialized in domestic and international direct-to-consumer parcel shipping solutions, shipping parcels to over 20 countries around the globe including Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia.
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BFS Services, Inc
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2021
Hands-on leader and mentor, providing clear tactical and strategic vision across entire organization, in a multi-location structure, driving individual process ownership and teamwork approach, translating organizational vision and strategy through policy deployment, with actionable business goals and empowerment, leading and sharing of 3PL best-practices; fostered and maintained a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, ensuring DOT/OSHA compliance across all three locations, through effective training and employee engagement.
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Portacool, LLC
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United States
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Consumer Goods
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director, Supply Chain and Logistics
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Jan 2013 - May 2017
Led and developed supply chain and logistics teams, enhancing the global presence for the leader in evaporative cooling technology, with manufacturing facilities in the US and distribution centers in Asia, Middle East, Europe, and Latin America; spearheaded global supply chain transformation, optimizing US distribution model, forming alliances with global 3PL providers, and establishing company-owned distribution centers in Dubai and Barcelona. Led and developed supply chain and logistics teams, enhancing the global presence for the leader in evaporative cooling technology, with manufacturing facilities in the US and distribution centers in Asia, Middle East, Europe, and Latin America; spearheaded global supply chain transformation, optimizing US distribution model, forming alliances with global 3PL providers, and establishing company-owned distribution centers in Dubai and Barcelona.
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Associated Materials, Inc
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United States
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Plastics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Warehouse & Distribution Manager
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2002 - 2013
Successfully led the supply chain and logistics teams strategically supporting the manufacturing and distribution of building materials in the US and Canada, creating a seamless raw material and finished goods flow while supporting manufacturing facilities and more than 100 supply centers/stores nationwide. Successfully led the supply chain and logistics teams strategically supporting the manufacturing and distribution of building materials in the US and Canada, creating a seamless raw material and finished goods flow while supporting manufacturing facilities and more than 100 supply centers/stores nationwide.
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GRUMA
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Mexico
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Food Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Logistics Manager
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1993 - 2001
Through effective leadership, managed and directed the planning and logistics operations teams, providing seamless material supply and leveled-load production plan, and leading major projects such as WMS implementation, and training. Through effective leadership, managed and directed the planning and logistics operations teams, providing seamless material supply and leveled-load production plan, and leading major projects such as WMS implementation, and training.
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Education
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2000 - 2003
Keller Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Business Administration -
1989 - 1993
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General
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