Myrna M Oviedo

Operations & Systems Manager | 2012–Present
Inventory Planning & ERP Leadership

• Inventory Valuation & Costing:

o Run monthly inventory valuation reports, reviewing beginning/ending balances with Controller to ensure financial accuracy.

• Analyze Acquisition Cost Variance reports, presenting findings to CFO to align procurement with budget.
• Review ocean freight and warehouse estimates, updating cost sheets to reflect real-time logistics expenses.
• Trained staff in EDI processes, pivot tables, and logistics analytics for faster decision-making.

· ERP Implementation & Data Optimization:

o Led company-wide ERP migration (FootWorks → Aptean/RLM 2023–2024), serving as primary liaison between IT, finance, and operations.

o Trained 10+ staff on RLM system, creating custom "How-To" guides and replicating legacy reports for seamless adoption.

o Upgraded outdated processes, improving system accessibility and user efficiency.

• Logistics & Warehouse Optimization:

o Research and analyzed cost savings to transition to a new 3PL warehouse, reducing storage costs by 5%

o Analyzed freight rates and warehouse invoices while training Logistics Manager in cost analysis.

• Reporting & Forecasting:
• Created Factory Snapshot and Weekly Booking Reports for CEO, tracking all monthly and weekly orders by style/customer.
• Review and analyze On The Water Report, Due to Factory, FC Sales Exchange, Inventory Valuation Report, Acquisition Cost Accrual for CFO and Controller to secure banking loans.
• Report all findings

· IT & Network Liaison

• Liaison between IT Network, Ricoh printers, OpenText, Apple and other service providers for services and updates.
• Review and order new computers and laptops saving approximately 10% bypassing network provider.
• Review and approve monthly invoices.
• Assuring all desktops and laptops are smoothly working for seamless daily work condition.

• One-on-one or small group instruction as outlined by the teacher
• Guiding and assisting students in small group instruction settings with class routines and in transitioning from one activity to the next
• Assisting students with ambulation within the school premises and on class trips
• Providing assistance for personal care and other physical needs
• Reinforcing behavior through the use of positive behavior support

Analyzed ocean/air freight rates and consolidated shipments to improve delivery timelines to customers. Led weekly production meetings to align inventory flow with sales projections, minimizing overstock and shortages. Managed special projects with multiple warehouses.· Developed detailed training instructions for new staff

Fortune Footwear Inc. | New York, NY
Operations Manager | 2012 – 2015

• Forecasted inventory needs for 100+ monthly styles, analyzing sales trends and warehouse reports to align with costing demand.
• Leading, training, and overseeing daily operations in import and domestic logistics
• Analyzed quarterly Acquisition Cost Reports for costing estimates and updates based on current market
• Reduced supply chain variances to through rigorous review of style acquisition reports and inventory audits.

Import Manager | 2006 – 2012

• Managed end-to-end import logistics, ensuring timely delivery of goods while complying with CBP regulations.
• Developed SOPs for suppliers/forwarders, reducing documentation errors and improving inventory accuracy.
• Reviewed and approved import/warehouse invoices, ensuring billing alignment for Acquisition cost entries and received inventory.
• Daily communication with manufacturers for on time delivery to forwarders.
• Maintained communications with Account Managers and Production Coordinator on orders and styles delivery delays.

• Disputed chargebacks and warehouse claims, recovering 8% of costs through detailed variance analysis.
• Created and analyzed monthly reports of all chargebacks and settled claims to Vice President of Operations
• Processed chargebacks into factory or warehouse claims

• Coordination and setup of EDI Trading Partners software
• Testing and implementation of new and existing accounts
• Maintenance of Footworks system: cleaning daily files, special projects, troubleshooting, and training new users

• Managed daily billing to customers for domestic and direct import orders
• Monthly maintenance of projections, sales, and year-end sales
• Managed daily bank procedures, ensuring compliance with banking regulations for the beneficiary and applicant, customer contact, overdraft authorization, wire transfer approval, and review of discrepancies for payment
• Opening and maintaining Letters of Credits

• Responsible for sending and receiving faxes to China
• Distribution of incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Telephone answering and screening, dictation from President

• Assisted the Accountant on General Ledgers entries, Accounts Receivables and Payables
• Assisted salesmen in writing up sales receipts and translating to Spanish-speaking customers