Allan DeArman Jr

• Managed inbound/outbound movement for all 3PL partners located domestically & internationally (Canada and France) and ensured international customs compliance & FDA regulations for all products.
• Lead an Operations staff of five personnel and helped train & develop new hires
• Conducted monthly/quarterly inventory cycle counts to track quality, quantity, stock levels, aging reports and reduced obsolete or damaged inventory per various recycling or donation programs.
• Reduced transportation costs through strategic route planning and carrier negotiations.
• Developed long-term relationships with key vendors, facilitating open communication channels for effective collaboration on joint projects.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction levels with timely order fulfillment and proactive communication.
• Conducted regular audits of logistics operations to identify areas of inefficiency or non-compliance requiring corrective action.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful product launches, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal resource allocation.
• Lead development and implementation of warehouse strategies including policies, procedures and goals.
• Create and maintain monthly KPI's, annual spend and savings metrics for all modes of logistics.
• Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the logistics team by encouraging open feedback and collaboration on innovative solutions to operational challenges.
• Managed inventory control for over 20,000 SKUs for all Brand divisions - Safety, Sport & Luxury and Optical

• Oversaw daily activities for each warehouse location including 3PL's, manufacturers, distributors and returns.
• Monitored per year over 1,000 import shipments, more than 5,000 outgoing and managed inventory for more than 5 million units of products NonDG & DG.
• Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
• Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
• Ran collaborations meetings with department heads to find cost savings, improved customer service and problem solving.
• Managed inventory, all warehouse & transportation activities domestic and international.
• Led associate focus groups and meetings to obtain suggestions, address concerns or issues and foster positive relations among team members and management.
• Provided budget strategies to reduce costs, validate 3PL & carrier billings.
• Ensured quality of product distribution, customer satisfaction and expense goals were met.
• Provided a positive work environment, set goals for team & individually and use metrics to conduct performance evaluations.

Accomplishments:

- Played major role in transition from B2B to partnering with a 3PL.

- Saved company over $70,000 in freight fees in 2021 after finding rate discrepancies with FedEx.

• Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 50 freight shipments weekly and moving over 10,000 units per week.
• Selected and negotiated with various freight companies on rates and annual contracts.
• Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
• Managed entire domestic/international logistic department. Proficient in all DG/Commercial documentation, rules & regulations and DG Certified.
• Scheduled meetings with sales, marketing and customer service to discuss strategies, and collaborate ideas to improve company efficiency.
• Improved costs across both shipping & supplies and provided expense reports to accounting to expense savings.
• Provided training, promoted employee growth and encouraged feedback to find ways to improve work environment.
• Established culture of accountability, respect and pride in service provided.

Accomplishments:

- Negotiated all carrier & forwarder rates and able to secure company's lowest rates to date.

- Company's first Logistic Manager to oversee both Canada & U.S. corporate sites.

• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
• Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
• Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spend and timeline.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
• Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
• Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency.
• Worked closely with oversea partners in Asia and Canada while managing over 20 projects at any given time.

Accomplishments:

- Created SOP for international shipping for dry iced products.

- Created an inventory spreadsheet to monitor all inventoried items.