Oscar Montalvo: Logistics Analyst

Manage inventory at third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses and coordinate order processing via small package, LTL (truck), export ocean or air freight; coordinate import shipments from overseas vendors to multiple warehouses. * Support business development for existing and new product deployment in U.S. and internationally (e-commerce, Amazon FBA, Non-Resident Importer Canada, multi-warehouse distribution network with XML data exchange, webedi, lineback planning) * Coordinate with Scheduler / Planners to ensure inventory on hand to meet demand. * Audit invoices and monitor 3PL / freight partners for adherence to expected service levels. * Drive cost savings opportunities for the inbound and outbound shipping processes. Reduced freight costs by 20% within last three years.

Supervised Inbound Receiving, Put-away, Inventory Control of finished goods and raw material. * Analyzed demand/forecast; determined inventory placement, decreasing pick time by 25%. * Implemented cycle-count program and performed root cause analysis of discrepancies. * Established and monitored metrics for areas of responsibility and order fulfillment. * Resolved costing, variance and measure issues in conjunction with Accounting & Purchasing.

Reconciled inventory audits, and performed projects as deemed necessary. * Researched issues on daily basis, reducing back-orders of custom-made inventory by 40%. * Focused on continuous improvement of operations, using Lean Kaizen tools when applicable.

Led small to large-scale WMS implementations, inclusive of RF bar code scanning and EDI. * Worked closely with external customers and customer service to establish service levels; resolved situations when major inventory or operational issues were discovered. * Monitored Warehouse Management System (WMS) as Super-user / primary troubleshooter. * Established and documented processes / procedures.

Audited operations at eight retail stores, service center and distribution center. * Trained personnel in WMS and standard operating procedures. * Coordinated the Quarterly Physical Inventory and prepared respective reports; inventory variances decreased by 51%, while inventory levels increased 82%.

Primary focus was on selling overseas consolidation and NVOCC (ocean import); also offered export, air freight, trucking and warehousing. * Provided Customer Service to local and national customers. * Supervised and trained personnel to read contracts, and file rates with government agency. * Manager’s Assistant (internship) in Mexico City between 6/95 and 8/95. * Pricing / Tariff Coordinator and Accounting Clerk between 3/89 and 8/93.