Alfie Desa
Wappingers Falls,NY
Summary
Accomplished Operations and Supply Chain Manager with 20+ years of leadership experience in plant, warehouse, and logistics operations within fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environments. Proven expertise in directing cross-functional teams, improving throughput, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Adept at managing production schedules, inventory control, and cost-reduction initiatives while positioning facilities for growth. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager / Intrateam Liaison
Crepini LLC
08.2019 - Current
- Direct operations across warehouse and production teams, ensuring throughput, safety, and quality standards.
- Develop and manage detailed production and inventory schedules to balance supply with sales demand.
- Oversee staffing, training, and supervision, ensuring adherence to company policies and workplace safety.
- Implement KPI dashboards and reporting tools to monitor efficiency and reduce costs.
- Partner cross-functionally with Production, Purchasing, and Distribution to resolve capacity issues and demand fluctuations.
- Maintain compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and audit requirements.
- Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, driving operational efficiency and improved customer responsiveness.
Operations Supervisor
Staples Fulfillment Center
01.2010 - 08.2019
- Directed warehouse operations, including labor planning, production scheduling, and workflow management.
- Conducted safety and quality audits to ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
- Trained, mentored, and coached staff, improving team productivity and reducing turnover.
- Improved inventory performance and optimized distribution processes to support business goals.
Operations Supervisor
Gap Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Supervised large-scale distribution center operations, including staffing, scheduling, and inventory allocation.
- Developed systems to optimize labor utilization, improve supply planning, and reduce costs.
- Led safety audits, equipment checks, and compliance reviews to maintain operational excellence.
- Coordinated production labor and material flow to meet shifting supply chain requirements.
Education
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NYundefined
Cortland University
Cortland, NYSkills
- PLANT & WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
- CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT LEAN MANUFACTURING 5S
- SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE (FDA, ISO, OSHA, CGMP)
- PRODUCTION SCHEDULING & INVENTORY CONTROL
- EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & CALIBRATION OVERSIGHT
- KPI TRACKING & DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING
- STAFF TRAINING, ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
- WMS, QUICKBOOKS, MANTIS, PKMS, RETAIL LINK, SPS COMMERCE
- BILINGUAL: ENGLISH & SPANISH
Timeline
Logistics Manager / Intrateam Liaison
Crepini LLC
08.2019 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Staples Fulfillment Center
01.2010 - 08.2019
Operations Supervisor
Gap Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2010
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Cortland University
Dutchess Community College
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