Jose Montes
San Diego,CA
Summary
Accomplished Logistics Manager with a proven track record at AVID Center, enhancing supply chain efficiency and team performance. Expert in procurement and vendor management. I led initiatives that significantly reduced shipping costs year over year. Participated in transition to a new ERP software to improve inventory forecasting. Skilled in fostering high-performing teams, my leadership contributed to successfully training over 85,000 educators annually.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Manager
AVID Center
06.2021 - Current
- Directed shipping and receiving for training events to nationwide events.
- Coordinated shipping materials yearly to 12 Summer Institutes and over 40,000 participants.
- Created demand forecast for products and inventory to sell directly to customers.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Coordinated RFP and RFQ for selecting new vendors and products.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Responsible for creating purchase orders and payment of invoices from vendors.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
Logistics Coordinator
ATI Worldwide Logistics
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Managed delivery appointments of 3PL customers to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
Logistics Supervisor
Mission Foods
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Organized warehouse space and planned layouts to allow for maximum storage capabilities.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Trained, scheduled and managed 7 full-time employees over 3 shifts.
- Helped in transformation from paper order selection to a SAP based WMS system with handheld barcode scanners for order picking and inventory reconciliation.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
Human Resources Assistant
Mission Foods
01.2014 - 04.2017
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Set up orientations and initial training for new employees.
- Helped employees register for benefits programs using online portals.
- Responded to employee inquiries regarding benefits and other HR topics.
- Conducted Lean Safety Training for employees.
- Coordinated FMLA and WC leaves of absences for employees and their return to work.
- Worked closely with corporate office in Irving, TX to resolve issues with our benefit providers.
Logistics Coordinator
Megatrux
11.2013 - 01.2014
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
- Scheduled dock appointments for drivers delivering LTL shipments throughout USA.
- Prepared BOL paperwork, Certificates of Insurance and entered information into computer tracking system.
- Performed weekly inventory reconciliation.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
Human Resources Assitant
Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes
03.2008 - 02.2013
- Provided remote support to managers to 140 restaurant sites and management teams.
- Coordinated E-Verify process for entire organization.
- Provided support for restaurant management to complete form I-9.
- Traveled to stores to train managers and employees on the use of new technology, product rotation, inventory maintenance and company procedures.
Financial Services Representative III
PFF Bank And Trust
08.2001 - 02.2008
- Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through evaluation of finances.
- Advised clients on financial matters and recommended investments.
- Generated leads for new customers and increased deposit base.
- Assisted in opening a new branch that was number one in deposits for the company in the first year.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Government
Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA09-2007
Skills
- Procurement management
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse and Inventory Management
- Carrier and Vendor Management
- Team Management
Timeline
Logistics Manager
AVID Center
06.2021 - Current
Logistics Coordinator
ATI Worldwide Logistics
05.2021 - 06.2021
Logistics Supervisor
Mission Foods
04.2017 - 05.2021
Human Resources Assistant
Mission Foods
01.2014 - 04.2017
Logistics Coordinator
Megatrux
11.2013 - 01.2014
Human Resources Assitant
Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes
03.2008 - 02.2013
Financial Services Representative III
PFF Bank And Trust
08.2001 - 02.2008
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
Chaffey College
Bachelor of Arts - Government
Claremont McKenna College
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