MICHAEL KUCHINSKI
Woodridge,NY
Summary
Seeking to continue my dynamic operations and management career within the Orange County NY area. My extensive experience, and expert value, lies within the fields of logistics, supply chain, lean manufacturing, business E.R.P. solutions and team leadership. My current role entails supply chain management for a nationally recognized retail and food service importer. I possess highly proficient technical skills, and an uncanny ability to strategically eliminate waste in any lean manufacturing or warehousing environment. I have consistently been proven to generate results in fast-paced leadership situations. Most applicable, I have garnered invaluable experience, succeeding in logistics management during one of the most unpredictable and unprecedented challenges yet to hit our supply chain.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Import Manager
Parmacotto USA
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for organizing and maintaining logistics for all cargo vessel and air freight shipments through customs clearance, and USDA meat inspection.
- Analyze interpret and maintain all Landed Cost of Goods
- Establish continuously improving import processes in conformance with rules, procedures, and company policy.
- Generate and transmit accurate documentation to governmental agencies for import activities.
- Responded to customs, customer and internal requests and notices about classification, duty rates and documentation requirements to support import regulations.
- Serve as expert point-of-contact for internal and external questions and issues dealing with import and export operations to drive consistent communication.
- Implemented inventory control systems to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce excess inventory costs.
- Improved delivery times by optimizing logistics and coordinating closely with freight forwarders.
- Reduced costs for the organization by negotiating favorable contracts with international suppliers.
Site Manager
Capstone Logistics
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication of project updates and prompt resolution of concerns or issues.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Have direct oversight of all inbound, receiving, selection, product rotation, outbound, inventory controls, and customer service operations meet and exceed expectations.
- Create a team atmosphere and a culture of continuous improvement and safety.
- Audit of daily labor and billing reports
- Ensure all associates follow policies and work rules including safety work rules.
- Hold weekly safety meetings and ensure associate participation.
- Assist in managing Site and Departmental budget.
- Interview, hire, and train new associates.
- Supervise timely and accurate data entry for all services performed.
- Complete daily closeout, including cash balancing, data upload, and payroll record administration according to policies and standard operating procedures.
- Generate and drive quantifiable revenue increases on weekly P&L statements and reports.
Senior Operations Supervisor
Reddaway LTL (YRC Yellow)
12.2018 - 01.2023
- Work directly under the Terminal Operations Manager on day-to-day operations in a busy, fast-paced LTL trucking hub
- This includes staffing, daily load planning, trailer pool inventory, and responsible for overall accuracy within the digital operating platform
- Supervise and direct all activities of dockworkers and other office support staff engaged in the inbound and outbound operation
- Manage work assignments, monitor performance, and provide technical training
- Collaborate with interdepartmental teams and other functions to achieve objectives and ensure seamless movement of logistics
- Communicate clear performance expectations including compliance with company safety programs by generating PowerPoint slides and conducting effective employee pre-shift meetings
- Complete necessary data entry/paperwork in a timely manner to ensure accurate and efficient flow of information throughout the network operating system
- Daily computer programs used include Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft teams, Hummingbird, IBM AS/400 operating system, TecPro, ADC dock control software, EST/DDM, Onbase, Cubixscan, and T.M.S.
Logistics Manager
NatureWise
08.2013 - 02.2018
- Job duties include- Manage third party fulfillment accounts/ maintain buy box (Amazon.com) Manage inventory, purchasing, warehouse operations and controls digitally via NetSuite ERP operating system
- Maintain Lean manufacturing flow in a highly competitive market
- Manage C.S.R.'s and production managers digitally via Wrike for business
- Manage and control logistics, both inbound and outbound (including international shipments)
- Manage, train, and hire fulfillment center associates
- Create Standard Operating Procedures
- Conduct maintenance on company website Conduct regular track and trace on Amazon vendor central disputes
- Computer programs used daily include, NetSuite ERP, CLEO EDI mapping, Amazon Vendor Central/Amazon Seller Central, Microsoft Excel, Shipstation, salesforce.com, Adobe illustrator, Linux, Wrike, LastPass, QuickBooks, Adobe Illustrator, Endica USPS, and UPS WorldShip (responsible for coordinating international shipments).
Education
Computer Science
CCM of Morris
Randolph, NJ01.2007
Diploma -
Dover High School
Dover, NJ06.2004
Skills
- LTL operations and planning
- Data analytics
- ERP/SAP Management Specialist
- Lean manufacturing/purchasing
- Microsoft Office Suite expert
- Leadership and Culture development
- Ground and air transportation/(3PL)
- Warehouse and fulfillment
- International shipping
- Create and edit SOP's
- Leader in Safety
- Dispatch, routing, and planning
- Import Documentation
- Transportation Planning
- Supply Chain Management
References
- Joanne Cassese, NatureWise, joanne.casesse@basf.com
- David Hill, Reddaway (Yellow), 541-941-0738
- Josh Allman, Yellow, 541-601-9175
- Joseph Shinkle, NatureWise, 541-841-2569
- John Van Buren, Reddaway(Yellow), 541-324-9735
Timeline
Import Manager
Parmacotto USA
10.2023 - Current
Site Manager
Capstone Logistics
04.2023 - 10.2023
Senior Operations Supervisor
Reddaway LTL (YRC Yellow)
12.2018 - 01.2023
Logistics Manager
NatureWise
08.2013 - 02.2018
Computer Science
CCM of Morris
Diploma -
Dover High School