Guillermo Corona
Montebello
Summary
-Strategic senior Supply Chain leader with over twenty years of experience and expertise in operations management, network optimization, systems and process improvement. -A proven leader in identifying and implementing results-oriented operational improvements; increasing service levels, lowering expenses, and enhancing profitability. -Led multicultural teams to collaborate, execute accurate procedures, and implemented efficient multi-faceted distribution and logistics networks. -Effective senior leader who has managed and executed multiple projects on time and under budget. Committed to continuous improvement, spearheading safety, and compliant business practices to support corporate road map and vision. -Responsible for redesigning and building a new distribution network to adapt to business trends and growth while implementing new systems, processes and training new organizations. -Re-engineered numerous processes such as compliance standards, quality controls, financial adherence programs and KPI’s. -Led the re-engineering of the entire domestic and international logistics network through process improvement practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Wow Bargains and Closeouts DBA PicNSave Bargains and Groceries
09.2024 - Current
- Worked directly with the CEO and CFO to design a P&L and a business plan to show to investors
- Hired an inventory management team and put an assortment for future store openings
- Negotiated terms with vendors and cost to meet the required 42% mark up designed for future store plans
- Supported the design of future store buildouts and negotiated buildout cost with general contractors that lead to a cost reduction of $80K per store
- Built a plan to avoid distribution costs and deliver straight from vendors to stores creating a cost avoidance of millions of dollars a year
- Worked with third party Human Resources to create a company handbook, set up payroll and benefits, and created job descriptions for all store positions
- Worked with a third party vendor to install fire/sprinkler and alarm systems including security camera coverage
Consulting
LMG International Group
04.2024 - Current
- Identify areas of improvement in a company's supply chain
- Analyze current supply chain processes to suggest solutions or improvements
- Develop and implement strategies for optimizing supply chain performance
- Manage projects related to supply chain optimization
- Collaborate with departments such as procurement, logistics, and distribution to ensure effective supply chain operations
- Monitor and evaluate supply chain performance metrics
- Create reports to track progress of supply chain performance
Vice President of Distribution and Supply Chain
99 Cents Only Stores
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Led a Sr. Management team of 4 with 800 associates consisting of hourly associates, leads, supervisors, and managers.
- Manage daily operations with a flexible labor model, consisting of 8,000 SKUs, and $100 million in inventory.
- Managed a P&L of $147M.
- Responsible for 5 distribution centers serving 374 stores.
- Renegotiated contract with DC labor 3PL’s to reduce yearly cost of $1.1M.
- Renegotiated contract with the transportation DCS 3PL team and lowered the fixed cost by $2M.
- Consolidated 2 dry distribution centers into one by working with the IM team and buyers to reduce the weeks of supply and increasing inventory turns.
Sr Director of Distribution and Supply Chain
99 Cents Only Stores
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Led a management team of over 20 with 800 associates
- Manage daily operations with a flexible labor model, consisting of 8,000 SKUs, and $110 million in inventory.
- Managed a P&L of $143M
- Responsible for 6 distribution centers serving 379 stores
- Spearheaded an initiative that yielded over $700,000 in labor costs while increasing case throughput
- Led a reverse logistics program that resulted in savings of $1.2M
- Redesigned the international operation and reduced detention charges by over $600K
- Maximized staff efficiency, improved productivity, and reduced overtime by 20% through use of various labor metrics
- Implemented a receiving QC process in the cold chain environment that help reduce shrink by 20%
- Supported the integration of a safety training program that resulted in reduction of incidents of 30%
- Designed layout and coordinated build out of new facilities with minimal interruption of order processing
Director of Distribution and Logistics
99 Cents Only Store
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Led a management team of 15 with 650 FTE’s
- Managed daily operations with a flexible labor model that consisted of 4 distribution centers, that accounted for 3 shifts, over 1.7M square feet, 7,500 SKUs, and $105 million in inventory
- Minimized annual staff turnover from 100% to less than 15% by restructuring compensation program and implementing focused supervisor training
- Implemented a cycle counting program, which improved inventory integrity to 99.8%, and reduced obsolete inventory by 50%
- Lowered the physical inventory variance by improved picking accuracy from 94% to 99.7% through implementation of an outbound audit program
- Executed process reengineering, job redesign, and staff cross-training programs to lower overhead and reduce headcount by 10%
Distribution Sr Manager
99 Cents Only Stores
04.2012 - 06.2017
- Managed daily operations and responsible for staffing a productive fulfillment center, consisting of 400+ associates, 3 shifts, 1.5M square feet, 7,500 SKUs, and $105M in inventory
- Consistently met or exceeded audits and compliance requirements for critical SOX standards
- Strategized to streamline operations and merged three operating units, which reduced operating costs and increased efficiencies
- Inspired teamwork, motivation, and accountability among multicultural team members
- Directed retooling, production path, and structural warehouse improvements, including blueprint design, supply purchasing, and other critical functions
Distribution Manager
99 Cents Only Stores
03.2007 - 04.2012
- Managed daily operations and staff in a productive fulfillment center, consisting of 350+ team members, 3 shifts, 850K square feet, 6,000 SKUs, and $70M in inventory
- Interface between IT and consultants for the distribution centers to implement of full WMS system
- Led implementation for a WMS with a TMS, High Jump, and process improvements
- Developed Lean process improvement programs for distribution and transportation
- Developed standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping and salvaging products
- Implemented KPI’s for service, production, and financial reporting
Distribution Supervisor
99 Cents Only Stores
04.2003 - 03.2007
- Played a key role in converting from a paper based manual distribution environment to a data base tracking program
- Responsible for one shift consisting of 150 FTEs, and 30 temporary associates
- Met daily inbound and outbound volume requirements with a 5% growth year over year
- Responsible for all outbound operations including, slotting, fill rate, picking, added value services, and shipping
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
East Los Angeles Community College
Los Angeles, CA01.2004
Skills
- Designed and implemented several Distribution Centers over a million square feet
- SAP platform
- Distribution management systems
- High Jump WMS
- SAP WMS, TMS
- Implementation of High Jump
- Labor management
- Proficient Cost reduction
- Vendor management
- Superior negotiation skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse procedures
- Results-driven
- Employee development and management
- Inventory management
- Inventory control procedures
- Expense control
- Facility Management
- Customer service-oriented
- Cost reduction
- Process improvement
- Motivated self-starter
Accomplishments
- Renegotiated a $65M contract
- Reduced expense by $5M
- Increased service by 6%
- Reduced shrink and swell by $800k
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Wow Bargains and Closeouts DBA PicNSave Bargains and Groceries
09.2024 - Current
Consulting
LMG International Group
04.2024 - Current
Vice President of Distribution and Supply Chain
99 Cents Only Stores
07.2023 - 06.2024
Sr Director of Distribution and Supply Chain
99 Cents Only Stores
06.2020 - 06.2023
Director of Distribution and Logistics
99 Cents Only Store
06.2017 - 06.2020
Distribution Sr Manager
99 Cents Only Stores
04.2012 - 06.2017
Distribution Manager
99 Cents Only Stores
03.2007 - 04.2012
Distribution Supervisor
99 Cents Only Stores
04.2003 - 03.2007
Associate of Arts - General Studies
East Los Angeles Community College
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