George Tira
Stockton
Summary
Dynamic logistics professional with extensive expertise in managing end-to-end supply chain operations. Specialized in cost reduction strategies and compliance with global regulations, while achieving high customer satisfaction. Skilled in fostering partnerships and leading teams to drive performance and operational excellence.
Overview
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2
Languages
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Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Warehouse & Logistics Manager
RICHMOND WHOLESALE MEAT CO.
Richmond
04.2024 - 05.2026
- Led end-to-end logistics and supply chain planning, managing a team of 38 employees and overseeing international and domestic shipping operations that moved more than 48M lbs. of product annually.
- Directed warehouse operations, transportation procurement, and contract negotiations that reduced logistics costs by 12% while improving network performance and OTIF service levels by 10%.
- Directed international and domestic operations, ensuring full compliance with customs, USDA, FDA, and global regulatory standards while maintaining strong vendor and client relationships to guarantee seamless, on time shipments across multiple markets.
- Managed transportation procurement and freight cost control, creating accurate cost estimates and optimizing routes to align transportation spend with financial targets.
- Collaborated with external carriers, drayage providers, and cold-storage partners to secure transportation solutions that enhanced service levels and supported customer satisfaction.
- Spearheaded a comprehensive GMP program, consistently meeting FDA, AIB, and USDA standards and ensuring compliance across all international shipping and warehousing activities.
- Monitored inventory levels and accuracy, collaborating with supply chain teams to process, deliver, and track orders without delays, ensuring reliable customer fulfillment.
Director of Warehouse & Logistics
SANTA CRUZ NUTRITIONALS
Santa Cruz
04.2016 - 03.2024
- Transitioned the retail business from in house operations to a Midwest 3PL model, reducing transportation and labor costs by $1.1M and improving overall network efficiency.
- Strengthened supply chain agility and reduced transportation costs through 3PL contract negotiations, enhancing profitability and vendor performance.
- Achieved a 10% reduction in retail freight costs by running quarterly RFPs, negotiating carrier rates, and establishing strategic partnerships with high performing transportation providers.
- Developed and executed a comprehensive supply chain strategy that reduced labor and freight costs while maintaining 99% customer satisfaction and on time delivery performance.
- Collaborated with sales and planning teams to develop storage and operational strategies, aligning with demand requirements and company goals.
- Directed creation and rollout of procedures and work instructions, enhancing operational efficiency, workflow consistency, and planning performance.
- Spearheaded a comprehensive GMP program, consistently meeting industry standards and demonstrating excellence during FDA, AIB, and USDA audits.
Senior Manager, Transportation & Warehousing
DIAMOND FOODS
Stockton
09.2006 - 03.2016
- Developed and executed a comprehensive supply chain strategy that reduced labor and freight costs while maintaining high customer satisfaction and meeting strict delivery expectations across international markets.
- Transformed the retail distribution model to a Midwest 3PL, reducing transportation and labor costs by $1.6M and improving international and domestic shipping efficiency.
- Negotiated and managed 3PL and carrier contracts, strengthening supply chain agility, improving service levels, and reducing transportation costs through strategic procurement and quarterly RFP processes.
- Led international and domestic shipping operations, overseeing ocean carriers, port coordination, customs clearance, USDA compliance, and export documentation to ensure on-time global product flow.
- Collaborated with Sales and Planning teams to align inventory deployment and storage strategies with demand requirements, supporting uninterrupted international shipments and optimizing network performance.
- Directed 28-person warehouse and transportation team, enhancing productivity, workflow consistency, and operational readiness for fluctuating international shipping volumes.
- Implemented new procedures and work instructions that increased operational efficiency, optimized workflows, and improved planning performance across global shipping operations.
Education
Logistics Advanced Course (Honors) - Senior Leadership Academy
United States Army Logistics University
Fort Gregg-Adams, VASkills
- Supply chain management
- Strategic logistics planning
- Warehouse operations management
- Transportation network optimization
- Distribution center management
- Third-party logistics partnerships
- Contract negotiation
- Budget management
- Profit and loss management
- Auditing and regulatory compliance
- Process improvement
- Lean methodologies
- Workforce optimization
- Organizational leadership
- Team training
- Customer service excellence
- Strategic execution
Affiliations
- United States Army Logistics Association
- US Army Ordnance Association
- US Army Noncommissioned Officer Association
Certification
- Federal Government Law & Regulations in Supply & Transportation
- Contract Negotiations
- 5S Lean
- HACCP
- Red Cross Training
- Adult First Aid
- CPR
- AED
Professional Highlights
- Delivered $1.2M in freight cost reductions at Santa Cruz Nutritionals by leading transportation procurement, negotiating carrier contracts, optimizing lanes, and improving routing strategies—directly supporting improved service levels, lower transportation costs, and stronger logistics network performance.
- Expanded international shipments and strengthened import supply chain performance at Diamond Foods, reducing global freight expenses by 10% within a $27M logistics budget. Oversaw end to end import flows from international origin through ocean carriers, port operations, customs clearance, and FDA/USDA inspections. Improved container utilization and case loading patterns, achieving a 30% reduction in container inefficiencies while ensuring uninterrupted regulatory compliance and timely customer delivery across North America and export markets.
- Achieved 99.6% inventory accuracy at Richmond Wholesale Meat Co., eliminating $130K in reported losses and reinforcing disciplined inventory allocation strategies that support customer service, working capital, and demand alignment.
- Improved inventory accuracy to 99.7%, increased shipping accuracy to 99.5%, and reduced OS&D by 40% at Santa Cruz Nutritionals, ensuring exceptional operational reliability across warehousing, transportation, and customer delivery.
- Implemented 5S driven planning and warehouse optimization at Santa Cruz Nutritionals, reducing overtime by 5,000+ hours in FY22, improving daily warehouse flow, and enhancing overall supply chain productivity across North America.
- Built and led high performing teams through a safety first training program, achieving zero recordable incidents in 2025 and strengthening workforce capability to support fluctuating demand, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual
- Spanish, Full Professional
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Senior Warehouse & Logistics Manager
RICHMOND WHOLESALE MEAT CO.
04.2024 - 05.2026
Director of Warehouse & Logistics
SANTA CRUZ NUTRITIONALS
04.2016 - 03.2024
Senior Manager, Transportation & Warehousing
DIAMOND FOODS
09.2006 - 03.2016
Logistics Advanced Course (Honors) - Senior Leadership Academy
United States Army Logistics University