Global Logistics and Supply Chain Leadership
Distribution / Operations / Global Logistics / Supply Chain
Highly accomplished global logistics leader with a successful track record of leading companies to business expansion, operational efficiency, and increased profitability. A change management leader skilled in taking charge of all areas of distribution, import/export, warehousing, global logistics and supply chain operations.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Distribution Management, Warehouse Operations
Import/Export and Trade Compliance & Customs
Global Order Fulfillment and Inventory Management
Supply /Demand - Procurement and Global Logistics
Global Distribution Center and Logistics Setup
Supplier Management and Contract Negotiations
3rd Party Strategic Operations
WMS/ERP/DRP/MRP/Barcoding
Systems Integration, Distribution Technologies
Hazardous Materials transport and management
Customs Security Initiatives
Team building and Employee Relations
Relocations/Expansions and Consolidations
Material Handling Procurement and Training
Process Evaluation
Performance Reporting - Budgeting
Project and Change Management
VAT and GST deferral and minimization strategies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Masimo Corporation Irvine, CA
2006- 2017
Director of Global Logistics and Supply Chain
Oversight of multi-site global supply chain and logistics operations
Leader of crossfunctional multi-disciplined diverse global teams
Managed global logistics and fulfillment -130 countries
Managed global distribution expansion from $150m- $700m in revenue growth
Launched global fufillment centers throughout USA, Netherlands, France, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India and Australia
Set up direct distribution from Mexican manufacturing plant
Set up, hire, develop and manage import export compliance and security department
2016 inventory reductions exceeding $11m
2016 PPV and cost savings exceeding $3.4M
Manage all inbound supply logistics from APAC, EMEA and Americas – Bonded supply to Maquila
Medical device logistics, FDA clearance and regulatory compliance
Oversight of $70m global inventories over 10,000 active SKU’s - Applied statististical approaches to global inventory procurement and positioning
Manage, coach and mentor all key supply chain personnel worldwide
Negotiate global supply and freight agreements
Execute strategic global outsourcing – international 3pl setup and management, including contract manufacturing and logistics
Facilities engineering, distribution center layout and design, project management - integration ERP/WMS systems
Printronix Inc. Irvine, CA
2001- 2005
Senior Manager, Distribution
Managed all global logistics operations, warehousing, physical distribution and worldwide traffic
Managed corporate import and export departments
Orchestrated distribution center relocation and consolidation
Audit preparation 5’s and ISO, documented procedures and processes, implemented performance metrics, on-time shipping, inventory, fill rate and productivity
Managed all international governmental regulatory – Haz-Mat, and import/export compliance
Obtained corporate C-TPAT certification with US Customs and Border Protection
Corporate worldwide freight negotiations
Budgeting and reporting for all areas of distribution
Transitioned freight payment to third party audit and payment firm
Reduced global airfreight expenses by 10% - annual savings $300k
Reduced ocean freight expense by 21% - annual savings $191k
Repositioned inventories and streamlined distribution processes
Automated all shipping and receiving processes
Managed logistics implementation of Maquiladora startup manufacturing facility
SAP WMS systems experience
Full warehouse and facility setup, racking, material handling, conveyor, layout, drawings, move plans, co-locations
Maintained 99.8 % inventory accuracy 99.9% ontime shipping performance (same day shipping)
Computer experience in Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Networking, Database management, Visio, SAP, M2K, Oracle, and load optimization programming
1991–2001
Calcomp Graphics Cypress, CA
Manager Operations and Logistics
Implemented inventory, planning and distribution systems (EXTRA – Sentra ERP)
Set up and managed multiple distribution centers in USA and Canada - automated all shipping departments
Lead role in promoting and coordinating projects among transportation providers. Manage all aspects of domestic and international logistics
Managed procurement and vendor relations
Managed all warehouse personnel/activities and third party logistics operations
Streamlined and repositioned operations to accommodate company acquisitions managed two company relocations
Reduced overall physical distribution expenses by 20%
EDUCATION
California State University Long Beach Long Beach, CA
Masters Degree (M.A.) – Global Logistics, College of Economics
California State University Fullerton Fullerton, CA
Bachelors Degree (B.A.) – Business, Concentration in Information Systems and Decision Sciences
California State University Fullerton Fullerton, CA
Degree APICS/CPIM
AFFILIATIONS
Orange County Chapter Production and Inventory Control (APICS)
Chemical Manufacturers Association IATA International Registry
(IATA, ICAO, DOT, IMDG)
International Business Association