Josh Valdez

• Developed and implemented distribution move from company-owned DC to 3PL partner, including RFP to go-live.
• Daily management of distribution team activities, strategies, and business processes.
• Oversaw inventory accuracy, storage, slotting,, storage, slotting and cycle count programs from design to implementation to KPI management.
• Managed multi-site Facilities responsibilities for company-owned and leased buildings, including management of the property management team, and implementing regular PM scheduling.
• Responsible for the Inbound Supply Chain and process improvement from our overseas factory partners.

As US Logistics & 3PL Manager, I am responsible for the whole US supply chain- post manufacturing. This includes: import services, receiving and inventory management into our 3PL partners facility and then managing all D2C & B2B distribution and transportation to the end user. Other responsibilities include:

• Developed and maintained departmental OKRs and KPIs for the US division to meet global goals.
• Developed and maintained continuous improvement projects for US Logistics department, including defect log management, near-shoring solutions, maximizing storage efficiency in 3PLs, and vendor QBRs
• Successfully implemented a returns and reverse logistics program to improve customer experience and meet sustainability goals.
• Developed and maintained vendor relationships from RFQ and selection through QBR management.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

As the US Operations Manager, I was responsible for the US warehousing and distribution operations to support high volume retail partners. As the sole point of contact for the US division of an EU company, I directed all stock movements and management from Purchase Order creation to final returns. Additional responsibilities include:

• Oversaw all US operations for the 2021 CE distributor of the year.
• Led initiative for setting strategic goals and daily activities of 3PL facilities (CA & TX) including analyzing and reporting KPI and continuous process improvements.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
• Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
• Key Account management with 30% sales growth in 2021.
• Led warehouse M&A expansion project to add a company owned US distribution point to better service retail partners
• Growth supported a 20% increase in top-line sales after warehouse implementation.
• Directed daily management of warehouse supervisors, customer service & facilities leads including scheduling and goal setting
• Accountable for P&L of Operations team
• Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.

• Launched full-service residential and commercial painting business
• Responsible for all sales goals and lead generation for company
• Relationship and cold calling sales generation and management
• Implemented internal CRM to track relationship and sales metrics
• Directed financial and budget activities for company to meet daily goals
• Hired and directed full-time employees and sub-contractors
• Responsible for customer service and conflict resolution
• Project manager for customer painting projects
• Directed sales team in daily strategy and goal setting to meet financial goals
• Company closed due to Covid-19 restrictions in area.

• Internally promoted to Operations & Plant Manager from Logistics and Transportation Manager.
• Direct responsibility for service and supply chain operations including; manufacturing production, safe storage, distribution, plant maintenance, service team leadership of 40 FT employees
• Responsible for production operations including staff scheduling, safety program initiative and compliance, demand planning and regulatory compliance
• Created and managed departmental budget of $35M with full P/L responsibility
• Created and championed company strategic initiative for Operations Department
• Coordinated IT project management with internal and external service providers
• Project management for capital expansion upgrades to plant
• 3PL selection and management to meet company growth and availability plan's and Fleet Management including expansion of company owned fleet to meet increased sales and leverage superior customer service solutions.
• Oversaw finances and made recommendations to reach or exceed budget in unforeseen circumstances.
• Controlled expenses to meet budget requirements.

• Departmental management of supply chain and distribution responsibilities
• Directly responsible for company owned (tractor/trailer) fleet operations including hiring drivers, capacity planning, scheduling, compliance and customer service follow through
• Managed supplemental LTL, FTL, and small parcel shipping services to meet demand
• Responsible for selection and daily management of 3PL partners including inventory, resource planning, transportation management and scorecard tracking
• Responsible for $15M departmental budget
• Departmental KPI setting/tracking
• Directly managed 15 company employees
• Negotiated yearly company freight RFQ project
• Created and managed vendor scorecard and QBR initiative to drive continuous improvement.