Logistics Analyst

Logistics, Shipping & Operations

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.



Inventory Control Manager

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.


Inventory Analyst

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.


Business Analyst

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%. 


Inventory Control Supervisor

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.


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Oscar Montalvo: Logistics Analyst

Oscar Montalvo

University of Southern California