Larry Rodriguez
Summary
Goal oriented logistics and operations manager offering more than 10 years of operations and program management expertise that directly resulted in efficiency improvements and growth. Team player bringing forth the ability to lead and collaborate with substantial knowledge of logistic networks, supply chain and 3PL management. Committed to optimizing processes with vast experience in troubleshooting, root cause analysis and overcoming challenges. History of successfully developing and building strong effective teams members.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Manager
Zero Motorcycles
12.2022 - Current
- Facilitated smooth communication between sales, production, and distribution departments to improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Established contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity during unforeseen circumstances.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of supply chain activities. Reducing part lags by over 95%.
- Played an instrumental role in opening a new Contract Manufacturer in the Philippines. Responsible for developing and coordinating the movement of raw materials from U.S. 3PLs and worldwide suppliers
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements. Establishing dangerous goods shipping processes and audits.
- Managed a team of logistics professionals, providing coaching and guidance for career development and skill enhancement.
- Spearheaded the migration into SAP ERP system for the Logistics and Operations team, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
Logistics Analyst
Roku Inc.
09.2015 - 12.2022
- 5+ years of successfully planning, coordinating and executing new product roll outs and shipper display projects with on time percentage over 95%
- Key role in creating, driving and executing process improvements and developments with expansion of company's growth.
- Coordinated resolution of issues with warehouses, suppliers and carriers. Served as escalation point across multiple teams.
- Contributed to holistic logistics and fulfillment team in selecting which brokers, carriers and schedules aligned most efficiently within scope of budget and customer requirements..
- Managed system support functions such as WMS, ERP , third party portals to create data sources in order to capture and monitor KPIs.
Fulfillment & Operations Lead
Roku Inc.
08.2012 - 09.2015
- Maintained above 90% ship on time for retail shipments under collect terms. Minimizing compliance fines.
- Trained new and current facility staff on proper accountability and responsibilities in accordance with set processes of fulfillment, inventory control and ERP software.
- Oversaw custom projects, developing and implementing processes. Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose best processes and solutions.
- Reviewed daily queue report to confirm all orders were processed within shipping system as scheduled.
- Processing and fulfillment of retail shipments; ensuring all compliance domestic and international are met and adhered to.
Operations Manager
Santa Cruz Mountain Kennels
02.2009 - 08.2012
- Formulated processes to improve assistance to staff groups resulting in reduction of downtime and project completion by 20%
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA05.2025
Skills
- SAP S/4HANA and NetSuite ERP expertise; ERP and supply chain software
- Exceptional Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
- Inventory management procedures
- Import/export requirements knowledge
- Knowledge of warehouse and transportation operations
- Data and root cause analysis
- Global Transportation Logistics
- Process and Procedure Development
- Vendor, Partner Management
- Exceptional critical and analytical skills
- Resourceful
Certification
- Certificate of Export Control- U.S. Dept. of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security
- Transport of Dangerous good by Air Training - International Civil Aircraft Organization; IATA International Air Transport Association
Timeline
Logistics Manager
Zero Motorcycles
12.2022 - Current
Logistics Analyst
Roku Inc.
09.2015 - 12.2022
Fulfillment & Operations Lead
Roku Inc.
08.2012 - 09.2015
Operations Manager
Santa Cruz Mountain Kennels
02.2009 - 08.2012
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
West Valley College
- Certificate of Export Control- U.S. Dept. of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security
- Transport of Dangerous good by Air Training - International Civil Aircraft Organization; IATA International Air Transport Association
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