Ric Davidson
Vice President of Operations at CID Resources, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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John King
I have had the opportunity to work with Ric for several years and you would be hard pressed to find a better Distribution Director. Ric has a ton of experience in managing distribution environments and people. That experience was demonstrated on a daily basis and enabled the distribution and operations departments to consistently increase productivity and decrease the cost per unit shipped. Ric has a very high aptitude for systems and operations, which enables him to solve everyday business problems using technology in combination with sound business policies and procedures. He's great with people and knows how to get the most out of his crew no matter what the challenge.
John King
I have had the opportunity to work with Ric for several years and you would be hard pressed to find a better Distribution Director. Ric has a ton of experience in managing distribution environments and people. That experience was demonstrated on a daily basis and enabled the distribution and operations departments to consistently increase productivity and decrease the cost per unit shipped. Ric has a very high aptitude for systems and operations, which enables him to solve everyday business problems using technology in combination with sound business policies and procedures. He's great with people and knows how to get the most out of his crew no matter what the challenge.
John King
I have had the opportunity to work with Ric for several years and you would be hard pressed to find a better Distribution Director. Ric has a ton of experience in managing distribution environments and people. That experience was demonstrated on a daily basis and enabled the distribution and operations departments to consistently increase productivity and decrease the cost per unit shipped. Ric has a very high aptitude for systems and operations, which enables him to solve everyday business problems using technology in combination with sound business policies and procedures. He's great with people and knows how to get the most out of his crew no matter what the challenge.
John King
I have had the opportunity to work with Ric for several years and you would be hard pressed to find a better Distribution Director. Ric has a ton of experience in managing distribution environments and people. That experience was demonstrated on a daily basis and enabled the distribution and operations departments to consistently increase productivity and decrease the cost per unit shipped. Ric has a very high aptitude for systems and operations, which enables him to solve everyday business problems using technology in combination with sound business policies and procedures. He's great with people and knows how to get the most out of his crew no matter what the challenge.
Experience
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CID Resources, Inc.
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Operations
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Jul 2010 - Present
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Director of Distribution
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Jan 2005 - Jun 2010
Directs all aspects of the distribution operation including Receiving, Stocking Dept, QC Dept, Returns, Order fulfillment, Shipping, Cycle Count, Allocation, Value added services and maintenance of the facilities. Ensures fulfillment orders are shipped within 48 hours to ensure customer requirements. Operating with 28 years of extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals including three startups. Involved in the planning and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX Management System as a Team Leader. Responsible for three facilities and 93 employees reporting to Senior Management. Prepare budgets and control warehouse expenses. Yearly negotiations with freight and small package carriers contracts. Create and maintain daily production reports for Senior Management.
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Warehouse Manager
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2003 - 2005
Accountable for inventory control, physical inventories twice a year, and warehouse maintenance. Main contact for Customer Service. Worked through customer issues and expedited orders daily. Manage four stockers/order pullers/packers Renegotiated freight contracts with a yearly savings of 30% Accountable for inventory control, physical inventories twice a year, and warehouse maintenance. Main contact for Customer Service. Worked through customer issues and expedited orders daily. Manage four stockers/order pullers/packers Renegotiated freight contracts with a yearly savings of 30%
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Warehouse Manager
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1998 - 2002
Managed Traffic Manager, two stockers, one shipping clerk, four order pullers, one cycle counter and data entry clerk. Responsible for developing, implementing and supervising Cycle Programs, restructuring warehouse for maximum storage, and policies designed to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Created Cycle Count Program with 99.7% accuracy. Managed an accurate and efficient labeling, packaging and stocking system, monitored work standards for all warehouse employees, maintained consistent performance, and evaluated each employee’s performance on a semi-annual basis. Prepared budgets and controlled warehouse expenses.
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Warehouse Manager
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1997 - 1998
Managed seven pullers, four packers, two stockers, one shipping clerk, one receiving clerk, and one lead. Responsible for developing/implementing and supervising warehouse programs/policies designed to improve efficiency and reduce costs, distributed orders from office to warehouse personnel, managed an accurate and efficient labeling, packaging and stocking system, monitored work standards for all warehouse employees, and maintained consistent performance. Prepared an evaluation of each employee’s performance on a semi-annual basis. Investigated inventory discrepancies and ensured their proper adjustment. Reviewed all orders pulled to establish the best alternative on stock outs.
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Distribution Supervisor
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1996 - 1997
Responsible for shipping truck and UPS orders on a daily basis. Reorganized warehouse, created bin locations and implemented cycle count to bring orders from 30 to 5 days turnaround. Supervised eight shipping employees and coordinated shipments in conjunction with the Home Center Dept. Accountable for inventory control, physical inventories twice a year, and warehouse maintenance. Main contact for Customer Service. Worked through customer issues and expedited orders daily. Coordinated move and setup of new 83,000 sq. ft. facility. Created shipping log on excel.
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Packaging/Mfg. Supervisor
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1992 - 1996
Supervised fifteen packaging and manufacturing employees and two samples employees. Responsible for daily production schedules using MRPII Methods in Packaging and Manufacturing. Coordinated and cut excess inventory from one year to three weeks, meeting goal of lower inventory cost. Complied with GMP, FDA regulations and DCO procedures, and created/maintained DCO log to meet federal requirements. Maintained inventory at 99.5% correct due to cycle counting and input of inventory transactions. Responsible for daily production schedules, expediting sample shipments, mail machine postage and maintenance, all outgoing mail, and repaired and made retrofits of capital equipment in U.S. and Canada.
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Warehouse Manager
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1986 - 1992
Managed a branch, supervised two warehouse personnel and maintained warehouse and office. Setup showroom, created tile display, installed floors and counters, and purchased all inventory and office materials. Responsible for A/P, A/R, Collections, bookkeeping, and shipping/receiving. Input all inventory and financial transactions daily, including wholesale and retail sales. Developed effective customer relations and improved branch sales to rectify poor customer service problem.
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Education
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Gateway High school