KATE MCCUNE
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager of Product Flow and Fulfillment
Paravel
01.2021 - Current
- Lead domestic and international fulfillment strategy.
- Work crossfunctionally with financial and marketing teams to understand and plan for expected demand.
- Manage 3PL and fulfillment network.
- Collaborate with sourcing and production to use the most cost effective materials and advantageous trade agreements.
- Achieve operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Implement and develop operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Manage large-scale projects and introduce new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Reduce costs, optimize resource allocation, and improve efficiency in managing projects.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
- Provide strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Mentor junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
Logistics Manager
Mark Cross Leathergoods, LLC
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Directed the operations of all inbound and outbound logistics across e-commerce, wholesale and retail channels
- Managed reverse logistics for wholesale and direct to customer channels
- Organized importation of luxury handbags and leather goods via air and ocean
- Prepared updated shipment reports for executives and clients.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Monitored and complied with strict budgets by negotiating freight in alignment with needs and specifications.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.
- Delivered substantial cost savings by securing discounts from third-party logistics services providers.
Supply Chain Associate
Cargo Systems Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Operations Associate
Poppin Inc.
08.2016 - 10.2019
Inbound Logistics Coordinator
Under Armour Inc.
05.2013 - 08.2016
MARKET DATA ANALYST
Maryland Insurance Adminstration
08.2012 - 05.2013
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - GLOBAL STUDIES
Loyola University Maryland
2012
Skills
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Excel
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Relationship Building and Management
- Operations Planning
- Logistics Operations Management
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Professional and Courteous
Timeline
Senior Manager of Product Flow and Fulfillment
Paravel
01.2021 - Current
Logistics Manager
Mark Cross Leathergoods, LLC
02.2020 - 01.2021
Supply Chain Associate
Cargo Systems Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Operations Associate
Poppin Inc.
08.2016 - 10.2019
Inbound Logistics Coordinator
Under Armour Inc.
05.2013 - 08.2016
MARKET DATA ANALYST
Maryland Insurance Adminstration
08.2012 - 05.2013
BACHELOR OF ARTS - GLOBAL STUDIES
Loyola University Maryland
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