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Justin Caron

Justin Caron

Lomita,CA

Summary

• Results-driven operations leader with over a decade of experience in optimizing supply chain operations across diverse industries, including food and beverage.

• Proficient in strategic decision-making, business planning, and logistics management to consistently deliver exceptional outcomes.

• Successfully reduced costs through effective negotiation and process improvements.

• Enhanced operational efficiency with innovative inventory management techniques.

• Led teams to achieve high performance and significant growth.

• Adept at implementing technology solutions and driving productivity improvements across various operational roles.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

U.S. Operations Lead

TRIP Drinks
London, England
08.2023 - Current

• Spearheading U.S. market entry, overseeing all aspects of operations from supply chain to customer fulfillment.
• Improved operational efficiency by streamlining logistics and vendor management processes.

Director of Operations

Vybes
West Hollywood, CA
02.2022 - 08.2023

• Directed end-to-end supply chain operations, including planning, sourcing, production, and logistics.

• Implemented inventory control techniques that minimized costs and optimized inventory levels.

• Achieved a 30% reduction in COGS and reduced transportation spend by $160,000 YOY through strategic vendor management.

Director of Operations

Abstrax Tech
Irvine/Long Beach, CA
04.2019 - 01.2022

• Led P&L and supply chain operations for terpene production and cannabis extraction labs.

• Managed capital expenditures, ERP systems, and developed SOPs for warehouse operations.

•Established shipping contract with UPS for global hazmat shipping of terpenes, leading to sales growth for our eCommerce business

Director of Operations

Li & Fung Limited (Living Style Group)
Irvine, CA
12.2019 - 06.2021

• Oversee daily operations of all North American

warehouses, optimizing inbound container flow, inventory control, and eCommerce order fulfillment .

• Negotiated carrier rates, achieving 18% annual savings and enhancing operational workflows.

Sr. Logistics & Distribution Manager

Health-Ade Kombucha
Torrance, CA
06.2018 - 04.2019

• Managed supply chain vendors, 3PL warehouses, and logistics partners for operational efficiency.

• Converted warehousing from 3PL to a company owned distribution center, optimizing and reducing cost in company’s supply chain

• Awarded Health-Ade Leader of the Year for cost reduction achievements in transportation and shipping.

Supply Chain Logistics Operations Manager

International Foodsource
Dover, NJ
02.2014 - 06.2018

• Developed and implemented an automated purchase order process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in procurement.

• Utilized Microsoft Power BI, Access, and Excel to manage inventory, providing daily reports to the CEO.

• Managed relationships with international and domestic vendors, negotiating pricing and contract terms.

• Oversaw booking and tracking of 3PL carriers for air and ocean freight, ensuring timely deliveries.

• Maintained import/export compliance with relevant regulations and documentation.

• Directed logistics operations, optimizing shipping methods and achieving cost reductions.

• Implemented process improvement programs that enhanced operational efficiency.

Education

Business Management

William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ
12.2003

Business Management

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
12.2001

Skills

Business Negotiation

Logistics Management

Distribution Management

Production Planning

Transportation Management

Operational Efficiency

Cost Reduction

ERP Systems Implementation

Vendor & Contract Negotiation

E-commerce Operations

Software & Systems Skillset

  • WMS
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Visio
  • RMS Reporting systems
  • S.O.A.R Financial Systems
  • Salesforce.com
  • Fishbowl
  • Domo
  • Netsuite
  • Quickbooks
  • DEAR
  • Acumatica
  • Google Suite

Timeline

U.S. Operations Lead

TRIP Drinks
08.2023 - Current

Director of Operations

Vybes
02.2022 - 08.2023

Director of Operations

Li & Fung Limited (Living Style Group)
12.2019 - 06.2021

Director of Operations

Abstrax Tech
04.2019 - 01.2022

Sr. Logistics & Distribution Manager

Health-Ade Kombucha
06.2018 - 04.2019

Supply Chain Logistics Operations Manager

International Foodsource
02.2014 - 06.2018

Business Management

William Paterson University

Business Management

Bryant University
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