PETER KOUMBIS
Tampa,FL
Summary
Experienced Produce/Operations Director bringing 25+ years of managing employees, handling customer needs, produce procurement, sales, quality assurance, ripening and logistics coordinator. Meticulous, resilient, and efficient in handling diverse issues. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Looking to leverage current experience and to grow personally as well as to help a business grow for a long term mutually beneficial relationship.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
DC Manager
South Mill Champs
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Oversee all aspects of distribution center operations, including receiving, storage, picking and shipping.
- Monitor key performance indicators to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Implement inventory management best practices to minimize shrinkage, obsolescence and damages.
- Implement strategies to optimize inventory levels and reduce order processing times.
- Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, OSHA regulations and company policies to maintain a safe work environment.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, identify hazards and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and productivity improvement.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide coaching/mentoring and implement training programs as needed.
- Oversee daily produce procurements and establish proper margin pricing.
- Develop and implement continuous improvement plans to drive process improvement.
Jacksonville Produce Buyer
Mr. Greens
Plant City , FL
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Purchased produce daily from qualified vendors.
- Transferred produce and dry goods daily from Plant City and Miami locations.
- Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts of goods or services.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability of products for customers.
Operations Director/Ripener/Logistics Coordinator
Atom Banana/Chicago International Produce Market
Chicago, IL
09.2018 - 09.2023
- Engaged in sales and customer Invoicing daily
- Direct and oversee the day-to-day operations in warehouse
- Monitor performance of general operations to identify areas for improvement and implement systems to expedite orders
- Direct order picking and collaborate with team members daily to maximize efficiency of operations
- Coordinate all inbound banana shipments and track progress to facilitate timely delivery
- Supervise/perform quality assurance and ripening of all inbound and outbound banana shipments
- Exclusive Ripener for contract customers: Fresh Thyme, Whole Foods, Tonys Finer Foods, Valli Produce
- Identify opportunities for inventory reductions
- Maintain excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
Business Partner/Operator
Village Fresh Market
Carpentersville, IL
05.2008 - 06.2018
- Managed inspecting, price negotiating and procurement of all produce on daily basis sourcing Chicago International Produce Market and local tri-state farmers
- Established produce retail pricing and set profit margins on produce purchased daily
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures for inventory management
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
- Created weekly employee schedule
- Problem solving.
Education
Skills
- Leadership and Training
- Managed Customer Relations
- Produce Procurement and Sales
- Operations/ Employee Management
- Implementing Systems
- Maximizing Profits and Minimizing Losses
- Quality Assurance/Ripening
- Facilitate sales and customer invoicing
- Maintain excellent customer relations and communications
- Efficient handling of all inquiries and complaints
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeTimeline
DC Manager
South Mill Champs
07.2024 - Current
Jacksonville Produce Buyer
Mr. Greens
10.2023 - 04.2024
Operations Director/Ripener/Logistics Coordinator
Atom Banana/Chicago International Produce Market
09.2018 - 09.2023
Business Partner/Operator
Village Fresh Market
05.2008 - 06.2018
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