Alex Rodriguez: Warehouse Distribution Manager in Fountain VAlley, CA

Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning both permanent and temporary employees; following up on work results. Maintains warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system. Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts in order to maximize space; inspects equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement. Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. Develops and implements standard operating procedures and continuously monitors the efficiency of procedures and makes appropriate recommendations to increase effectiveness. Implements specific customer packaging requirements. Communicates with Account Representatives as required to ensure both customer and company needs were met. Handles and resolves customer issues and complaints as required. Works directly with customers to resolve any discrepancies as needed.

Was responsible for the management of 40+ employees, including supervisors who covered all warehouse functions. Managed production and work in progress reports on a daily basis to provide updates at morning production meetings. Oversaw entire shipment process to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction. Created analytical reports to provide transparency on daily, weekly and monthly shipments company wide. Generated and analyzed weekly logistics reports to identify areas where savings could be achieved and improvements could be made. Communicated with Account Representatives as required to ensure both customer and company needs were met. Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints as required. Worked directly with customers to resolve any discrepancies as needed. Managed transportation & distribution operations in a consistent manner on daily basis with cost, customer service, and corporate strategic requirements. Contracted and negotiated with vendors to achieve favorable services and pricing.

Was responsible for the supervision of 15 drivers and merchandisers. Coordinated work schedules. Interviewed and hired new employees. Provided disciplinary actions as needed. Scheduled and coordinated daily routes. Was responsible for planning, forecasting, scheduling, and management of delivery of 1,000 plus stores located nationwide and internationally to ensure timely delivery of product. Managed shipping and receiving teams and supervised quality control for all outgoing shipments. Prepared regional reports, selected tools and procedures for delivery and merchandizing departments, inventory management. Performed administrative functions as needed. Communicated with Account Executives as required to ensure both customer and company needs were met. Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints as required. Was responsible for maintenance of ground transportation fleet through fleet maintenance software.